Luther A Sizemore Foundation
The Luther A Sizemore Foundation is a private foundation based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with listed support spanning educational and relief purposes.
Luther A Sizemore Foundation at a glance
In short: Luther A Sizemore Foundation gave $9K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $723.308), mostly in New Mexico. 46% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $9,403
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $723
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $162,020
- -19.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Luther A Sizemore Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It lists no standard form and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Patrick Abel
Mailing address: 10544 Portofino Dr Nw, Albuquerque, NM 87114
Phone: (505) 850-6819
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Luther A Sizemore Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Congregation Albert ($2K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Mexico and 3% to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Luther A Sizemore Foundation open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $817; repeat grants $643. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $750 repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 57% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 249% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $22K (2021). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Albert Albuquerque, NM | Educational/Relief | $2,250 |
| UNM Tickets - Popejoy Hall Albuquerque, NM | Educational | $1,153 |
| The Salvation Army Albuquerque, NM | Relief | $750 |
| Good Shepherd Center Albuquerque, NM | Relief | $750 |
| Joy Junction Albuquerque, NM | Relief | $750 |
| Steelbridge Ministries Albuquerque, NM | Relief | $750 |
| Children's Cancer Fund of NM Albuquerque, NM | Relief | $500 |
| Landmark Musicals Albuquerque, NM | Educational | $500 |
| NM Special Olympics Albuquerque, NM | Educational | $500 |
| UNM Foundation - Lobo Food Pantry Albuquerque, NM | Relief | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $162,020 | $9,160 | $48,367 | $9,403 | 13 | $24,102 | $9,689 |
| 2023 | $200,827 | $43,516 | $46,999 | $9,550 | 13 | $23,653 | $11,231 |
| 2022 | $204,310 | $4,970 | $62,351 | $19,750 | 18 | $35,311 | $13,982 |
| 2021 | $261,691 | $3,069 | $63,812 | $21,750 | 18 | $37,132 | $17,847 |
| 2020 | $322,434 | $8,151 | $60,754 | $19,250 | 14 | — | $18,510 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Luther A Sizemore Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included educational and relief support. One recipient, Steelbridge Ministries, describes its mission as providing “life-transforming solutions to break the cycles of poverty, addiction, and trauma.”
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $9,403. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $2,250, with a median of $500. Notable grants included $2,250 to Congregation Albert, $1,153 to UNM Tickets - Popejoy Hall, and $750 each to The Salvation Army, Good Shepherd Center, Joy Junction, and Steelbridge Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert J Rey as president, Patrick Abel as vice president, Ellen Abel as treasurer, and Justin Abel as secretary.
Luther A Sizemore Foundation is led by Robert J Rey, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert J Rey
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $4K (2024)
Ellen Abel
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
18 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Patrick K. Abel
Vice President
On filings since 2020
18 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $13K (2024)
Justin Abel
Secretary
Assistant Se → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$4K (2022) → $5K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $13K, to Patrick Abel (Vice President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Luther A Sizemore Foundation
How much does Luther A Sizemore Foundation give each year?
Luther A Sizemore Foundation gave $9K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 13 grants.
What is Luther A Sizemore Foundation's typical grant size?
Luther A Sizemore Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $723, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Luther A Sizemore Foundation that year got $817 on average.
Where does Luther A Sizemore Foundation give grants?
Luther A Sizemore Foundation gives mostly in New Mexico: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Albuquerque, NM (12 grants).
Does Luther A Sizemore Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Luther A Sizemore Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Relief" (8 grants) and "Educational" (4 grants).
Who are Luther A Sizemore Foundation's largest grantees?
Luther A Sizemore Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Congregation Albert ($2,250), UNM Tickets - Popejoy Hall ($1,153) and The Salvation Army ($750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Luther A Sizemore Foundation?
Luther A Sizemore Foundation reported $162K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Luther A Sizemore Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included educational and relief support. One recipient, Steelbridge Ministries, describes its mission as providing “life-transforming solutions to break the cycles of poverty, addiction, and trauma.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Luther A Sizemore Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Luther A Sizemore Foundation's EIN?
Luther A Sizemore Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0206540. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Luther A Sizemore 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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