Lutsey Family Foundation
The Lutsey Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin, established in 1990. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking in support of community needs.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$242K
-15.7% YoY
Grant Count
31
+19.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-29.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Domestic Violence
- Children and Youth Programs
- Youth Services
- Food Assistance Programs
Grantmaking
The foundation supports general operations and annual operations of grantees, with particular emphasis on community support programs such as winter coat campaigns.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin and Florida, with notable activity in the Door County and Green Bay areas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $7,467,432
- Total Revenues: $164,682
- Total Expenses: $334,820
- Investment Income and Dividends: $69,292
- Number of Employees: 0
As of Most Recent Filing (2024):
- Total Assets: $7,922,941
- Total Giving: $242,400
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Golden House ($50,000), Friends of Pals Youth and Families (fopyf) ($50,000), Thl Scholarship Fund (greater Green Bay Community Foundation) ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF THE BAY AND LAKES REGION GREEN BAY, WI | SUPPORT FOR ANNUAL OPERATIONS | $20,450 |
| CATHOLIC YOUTH EXPEDITIONS BAILEYS HARBOR, WI | TO FUND PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S RELIGIOUS BELIEFS | $500 |
| DOOR COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC STURGEON BAY, WI | PLEDGE DONATION TO DOOR COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (YEAR 1 OF 5 YEAR PLEDGE) | $5,000 |
| ENCOMPASS EARLY EDUCATION & CARE GREEN BAY, WI | WEEKEND FOOD PROGRAM DONATION / ENCOMPASS | $5,000 |
| FEEDING AMERICA EASTERN WISCONSIN MILWAUKEE, WI | DONATION TO THE FEEDING AMERICA NE WISCONSIN FARM LINK PROGRAM | $1,000 |
| GOLDEN HOUSE GREEN BAY, WI | DONATION TO THE FEEDING AMERICA NE WISCONSIN FARM LINK PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| REST HAVEN CEMETERY ASSOCIATION ANGELICA, WI | FAMILY OWNED CEMETARY | $500 |
| RUTH MINISTRY FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | FEED THOSE THAT ARE HUNGRY | $2,000 |
| SEVASTOPOL SCHOOL DISTRICT STURGEON BAY, WI | FOOTBALL PROGRAM | $1,000 |
| AUTISM SOCIETY OF GREATER WISCONSIN MENASHA, WI | CREATE CONNECTIONS, EMPOWERING EVERYONE IN THE AUTISM COMMUNITY WITH THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO LIVE FULLY | $2,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS J LUTSEY | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| SHARON L LUTSEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATTHEW T LUTSEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY K LUTSEY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| NICHOLAS P LUTSEY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ANDREW J LUTSEY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Lutsey Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding focus areas include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Domestic Violence • Children and Youth Programs • Youth Services • Food Assistance Programs
How do I apply for a grant from Lutsey Family Foundation?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical grant awards range from $50,000 to $100,000 • The foundation made 36 grants in its most recent reporting period **Recent Grants (2023):** • Golden House: $100,000 (Feeding America Northeast Wisconsin Farm Link Program) • Door County Community Foundation: $50,000 (Year 1 of 5-Year Pledge) • Aspiro: $50,000 (Vehicle Fire Fund Pledge) The foundation supports general operations and annual operations of grantees, with particular emphasis on community support prog…
Where does Lutsey Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin and Florida, with notable activity in the Door County and Green Bay areas.
What size grants does Lutsey Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Lutsey Family Foundation awarded 31 grants totaling $242K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Lutsey Family Foundation's EIN?
Lutsey Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1657029. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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