Lustig Family Foundation
The Lustig Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. James Lustig and his wife run the foundation, which contributes to organizations and institutions; its 2024 grants went to recipients in several states and Washington, D.C.
Lustig Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lustig Family Foundation gave $741K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $740,500
- +17.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,025
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,898,900
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (46% 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 Lustig Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2345 E 3Rd Avenue Suite 210, Denver, CO 80206
Phone: (303) 571-0700
Website: https://jimmylustig.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lustig Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Miliken Center for AD ($250K). Together the top 10 received $625K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 43 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest reported shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (46%) and Washington, D.C. (34%), followed by Washington state (7%), Ohio (3%), and New York (3%). The grant list also includes recipients in Texas and Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lustig Family Foundation gives
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 147% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 316% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2021) to $741K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $741K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miliken Center for AD Washginton, DC | To Fund Center's Exempt Purpose | $250,000 |
| The Jewish Federation Los Angeles, CA | To Fund Center's Exempt Purpose | $100,000 |
| Cedar Sinai Los Angeles, CA | To Fund Center's Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Lacma Los Angeles, CA | To Fund Center's Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Brothers for Life Seattle, WA | To Fund Center's Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| Rett Syndrome Cincinnati, OH | To Fund Center's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Sinai Temple Los Angeles, CA | To Fund Center's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Phase One - The Road to Curing Cancer Los Angeles, CA | To Fund Center's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Ballot Los Angeles, CA | To Fund Center's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| David Foster Foundation Los Angeles, CA | To Fund Center's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,898,900 | $1,086,532 | $811,003 | $740,500 | 20 | $742,803 | $1,007,823 | $235,014 |
| 2023 | $3,623,371 | $323,267 | $705,592 | $633,000 | 17 | $635,499 | $260,931 | $243,716 |
| 2022 | $4,005,696 | $302,389 | $353,390 | $300,000 | 3 | $302,518 | $256,635 | $256,077 |
| 2021 | $4,056,697 | $379,012 | $350,246 | $300,000 | 3 | $302,259 | $344,584 | $280,176 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lustig Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $235K 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 formal foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Brentwood School says it aims to help students think critically and creatively and shape a meaningful future. Race to Erase MS says it funds research and promotes awareness toward treating and ultimately curing multiple sclerosis. Brothers for Life describes its work as supporting Jewish and Israeli heroism through education, mentoring, social services, and financial aid, including support for injured combat veterans.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 20 grants totaling $740,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $250,000, with a median of $25,000. Notable grants included $250,000 to Miliken Center for AD in Washington, D.C.; $100,000 to The Jewish Federation in Los Angeles; $50,000 each to Cedar Sinai, LACMA, and Brothers for Life; and $25,000 each to Rett Syndrome, Sinai Temple, Phase One - The Road to Curing Cancer, Los Angeles Ballot, David Foster Foundation, and the University of Texas. Other reported grants included $20,000 to Brentwood School, $12,500 to Race to Erase MS, $10,000 to Teens for Food Justice, and $5,000 to Shalom Park.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James Lustig as president/director, Debra Lustig as secretary/treasurer, and Brooke Dana Lande and Jennifer Ann Gardner as directors. James Lustig is described as founder and chief executive officer of United Capital Management, a Colorado-based family office, and as managing his family’s private equity investment portfolio.
Lustig Family Foundation is led by James Lustig, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James Lustig
President & Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Brooke Dana Lande
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jennifer Ann Gardner
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Debra Lustig
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Lustig Family Foundation
How much does Lustig Family Foundation give each year?
Lustig Family Foundation gave $741K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $633K across 17 grants.
What is Lustig Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lustig Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $37,025, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lustig Family Foundation give grants?
Lustig Family Foundation's top state is California, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (34%) and Washington (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (10 grants), Denver, CO (3 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Who are Lustig Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lustig Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Miliken Center for AD ($250,000), The Jewish Federation ($100,000) and Cedar Sinai ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lustig Family Foundation?
Lustig Family Foundation reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $743K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $235K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lustig Family Foundation fund?
No formal foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Brentwood School says it aims to help students think critically and creatively and shape a meaningful future. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lustig Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lustig Family Foundation's EIN?
Lustig Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1225026. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Lustig Family 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lustig Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lustig-family-foundation-morg_8a093c1226c148caa8560502c36e9b00
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