Luke 638 Foundation
Luke 638 Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to four organizations, all in Alabama, supporting theatre, music, and community development.
Luke 638 Foundation at a glance
In short: Luke 638 Foundation gave $480K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $120K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $480,351
- +7.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $120,088
- +114.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $130,176
- Total assets
- $1,069,258
- -30.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Luke 638 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Luke 638 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Red Mountain Theatre Company Inc ($200K). Together the top 4 received $480K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 76 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Luke 638 Foundation gives
- Giving fell 82% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 720% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $448K (2023) to $3.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $480K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Red Mountain Theatre Company Inc Birmingham, AL | General & Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Alabama Symphonic Association Inc Birmingham, AL | General & Unrestricted | $160,351 |
| Woodlawn United Inc Birmingham, AL | I3 Academy | $100,000 |
| Explorefaith Org Birmingham, AL | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported that its 2024 distributions from sources other than current income totaled $480,351, equal to at least 25% of its net assets of $1,581,457 at the beginning of that tax year. It stated that these distributions resulted in a substantial contraction of assets and that it had no plans for dissolution.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,069,258 | $51,854 | $516,515 | $480,351 | 4 | $491,315 | $26,854 | $68,234 |
| 2023 | $1,533,919 | $71,404 | $484,930 | $448,127 | 8 | $459,330 | $46,404 | $87,794 |
| 2022 | $1,947,445 | $36,373 | $1,389,457 | $1,305,127 | 15 | $1,316,757 | — | $123,135 |
| 2021 | $3,300,529 | $3,223,574 | $2,685,059 | $2,629,127 | 25 | $2,591,739 | $2,195,323 | $49,165 |
| 2020 | $2,762,014 | $2,092,038 | $3,172,012 | $3,119,127 | 24 | — | $2,302,054 | $79,595 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Luke 638 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $68K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission is stated. The 2024 grants included support for arts and music organizations and for Woodlawn United. Red Mountain Theatre Company describes its mission as creating theatre experiences that enrich, educate, and engage audiences. Alabama Symphonic Association says it provides classical and pops performances throughout Alabama and organized musical education programs. Woodlawn United describes its work as catalyzing and facilitating the transformation and revitalization of Birmingham’s Woodlawn community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported four grants totaling $480,351. Grants ranged from $20,000 to $200,000, with a median of $130,176. The largest grants were $200,000 to Red Mountain Theatre Company and $160,351 to Alabama Symphonic Association, both for general and unrestricted purposes. Woodlawn United received $100,000 for I3 Academy, and ExploreFaith.org received $20,000 for general and unrestricted purposes.
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists CT Fitzpatrick as director and vice president, and Kelley M. Fitzpatrick as president, director, secretary, and treasurer.
Luke 638 Foundation is led by Kelley M Fitzpatrick, President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kelley M Fitzpatrick
President, Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
CT Fitzpatrick
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Luke 638 Foundation
How much does Luke 638 Foundation give each year?
Luke 638 Foundation gave $480K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $448K across 8 grants.
What is Luke 638 Foundation's typical grant size?
Luke 638 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $130,176, and its average grant was $120,088, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Luke 638 Foundation give grants?
Luke 638 Foundation gives mostly in Alabama: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (4 grants).
Does Luke 638 Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of Luke 638 Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Luke 638 Foundation?
Luke 638 Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $491K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Luke 638 Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated. The 2024 grants included support for arts and music organizations and for Woodlawn United. Red Mountain Theatre Company describes its mission as creating theatre experiences that enrich, educate, and engage audiences. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Luke 638 Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Luke 638 Foundation's EIN?
Luke 638 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2041801. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Luke 638 Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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