Lutron Foundation
Lutron Foundation is a private foundation based in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and created a disaster relief fund for Lutron Electronics Co., Inc. employees and their family members directly affected by natural disasters.
Lutron Foundation at a glance
In short: Lutron Foundation gave $710K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $710,419
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- -21.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,327
- +24.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,700
- Total assets
- $4,076,116
- +15.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (5 of 38, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (94% 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 Lutron Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7200 Suter Rd, Coopersburg, PA 18036
Phone: (610) 282-3800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lutron Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley ($173K). Together the top 10 received $579K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($13,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 233 grants of 250 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Pennsylvania received 94% of grant dollars, those in Massachusetts received 5%, and those in Virginia received 1%. Connecticut and Ohio each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lutron Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 38 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−1%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 401% 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 $710K (2024) to $789K (2020). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $710K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley Allentown, PA | To support the mission of investing in solutions in education, healthy aging and community stability. | $172,645 |
| Lehigh Valley Health Network Allentown, PA | 2024 Nite Eites Magic Wend Sponsor. | $144,100 |
| Eisenhower Exchange Fellowships Incorporated Philadelphia, PA | For General Support of Global Leadership Networks | $50,000 |
| Jefferson University Hospital Philadelphia, PA | Community Outreach & Education Programs | $40,000 |
| Fox Chase Cancer Center Philadelphia, PA | Department of Urology Unrestricted Gift | $38,650 |
| St Luke's Health Network Bethlehem, PA | Cancer Programs & Unrestricted Gift | $38,600 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | To advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology | $32,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Community Mobile Outreach Program | $30,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Inc Lafayette Hill, PA | 2024 Take the Lead Sponsor | $18,800 |
| Minsi Trails Council #502 Boy Scouts of America Lehigh Valley, PA | 2024 Leadership Dinner Sponsor | $14,376 |
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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 | $4,076,116 | $1,264,948 | $729,222 | $710,419 | 41 | $710,434 | $246,160 | $177,385 |
| 2023 | $3,531,055 | $87,179 | $751,152 | $722,905 | 52 | $726,420 | $68,988 | $192,722 |
| 2022 | $4,188,834 | $94,581 | $769,523 | $733,997 | 53 | $737,512 | $68,118 | $230,223 |
| 2021 | $4,860,023 | $1,287,215 | $745,227 | $717,026 | 48 | $719,526 | $258,876 | $229,136 |
| 2020 | $4,320,868 | $149,641 | $822,060 | $788,838 | 56 | — | $113,587 | $237,776 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lutron Foundation reported a distributable amount of $177K 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 overall mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grants included support for health care and cancer programs, community outreach, science and technology education, leadership networks, and youth organizations.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: Lehigh Valley Health Network says it provides advanced and compassionate health care supported by education and clinical research; Eisenhower Exchange Fellowships says it connects innovative leaders through fellowships and a global network; and Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania says it builds girls’ courage, confidence, and character. The Manufacturers Resource Center describes providing consulting, training, and technology resources primarily to small and medium-sized manufacturers.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 41 grants totaling $710,419. Grants ranged from $200 to $172,645, with a median of $4,700.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $172,645 to United Way of an individual recipient Valley to support work in education, healthy aging, and community stability; $144,100 to Lehigh Valley Health Network for a sponsorship; and $50,000 to Eisenhower Exchange Fellowships Incorporated for general support of global leadership networks. Other awards included $40,000 to Jefferson University Hospital for community outreach and education programs, $38,650 to Fox Chase Cancer Center as an unrestricted gift to its Department of Urology, and $38,600 to St. Luke’s Health Network for cancer programs and an unrestricted gift.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan S Hakkarainen as president; Michael W Pessina as executive vice president; Janet Ulman as secretary and treasurer; and Luu T Tran as assistant secretary and assistant treasurer.
Lutron Foundation is led by Susan S. Hakkarainen, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan S. Hakkarainen
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janet Ulman
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael W. Pessina
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Luu T. Tran
Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John R. Woodman (2020–2022) — Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer · Filing note: Thru 12/31/2022
- Former: Walter S. Peake (2020) — Treasurer
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 Lutron Foundation
How much does Lutron Foundation give each year?
Lutron Foundation gave $710K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $723K across 52 grants.
What is Lutron Foundation's typical grant size?
Lutron Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,700, and its average grant was $17,327, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lutron Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Lutron Foundation give grants?
Lutron Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Allentown, PA (9 grants), Philadelphia, PA (5 grants), Center Valley, PA (5 grants) and Bethlehem, PA (4 grants).
Does Lutron Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 34% of Lutron Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "2024 Spira Awards" (3 grants).
Who are Lutron Foundation's largest grantees?
Lutron Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley ($172,645), Lehigh Valley Health Network ($144,100) and Eisenhower Exchange Fellowships Incorporated ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($13,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lutron Foundation?
Lutron Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $710K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $177K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lutron Foundation fund?
No overall mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grants included support for health care and cancer programs, community outreach, science and technology education, leadership networks, and youth organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lutron Foundation?
The foundation 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 Lutron Foundation's EIN?
Lutron Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2322928. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lutron 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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Grantable. (2026). Lutron Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lutron-foundation-morg_c05d0606901a412b99280d8221428efa
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