Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc
Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Its 2024 filing describes its program as “charitable contributions passthrough Vocational Training Institutes, Inc.” and reports 29 grants totaling $673,869 that year.
Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc gave $674K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $673,869
- +17.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +52.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,237
- -22.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,500
- Total assets
- $18,188,131
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (40% 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 Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11700 W Charleston Blvd 170-157, Las Vegas, NV 89135
Phone: (480) 241-4372
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Desert Christian Schools ($100K). Together the top 10 received $472K.
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 110 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest shares were directed to Arizona (40%) and Nevada (24%), followed by North Carolina (9%), Tennessee (7%), and Texas (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc gives
- 45% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1131% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $717K (2022). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $674K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Christian Schools Tucson, AZ | General Support | $100,000 |
| Friends of CASA Hogar Boulder City, NV | General Support | $60,475 |
| Help of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV | General Support | $51,210 |
| Beloved Asheville Asheville, NC | General Support | $50,000 |
| Paz De Cristo Mesa, AZ | General Support | $50,000 |
| Sweet Life Rescue Center Splendora, TX | General Support | $50,000 |
| Carp West Palm Beach, FL | General Support | $35,000 |
| Amazima Ministries Franklin, TN | General Support | $25,000 |
| Amputee Blade Runners Nashville, TN | General Support | $25,000 |
| Family Promise of Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV | General Support | $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 | $18,188,131 | $1,001,010 | $831,376 | $673,869 | 29 | $707,427 | — | $786,096 |
| 2023 | $18,027,440 | $815,555 | $743,207 | $571,500 | 19 | $621,126 | $95 | $781,999 |
| 2022 | $18,403,508 | $1,516,221 | $886,701 | $716,979 | 43 | $756,562 | $127 | $553,250 |
| 2021 | $17,814,319 | $17,449,421 | $246,405 | $54,763 | 18 | $86,692 | — | $805,407 |
| 2020 | $1,503,231 | $1,182,953 | $8,584 | $2,045 | 1 | — | $29,908 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $786K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, Desert Christian Schools describes its work as pursuing excellence in Christian education and meeting students’ learning needs. HELP of Southern Nevada says it assists people in overcoming barriers and attaining self-sufficiency through direct services, training, and referrals. Sweet Life Rescue Center describes its work as providing a safe haven for foster animals and helping find them homes. These are grantees’ own descriptions, not stated foundation-wide priorities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $673,869. Grant amounts ranged from $984 to $100,000, with a median grant of $11,500. Among the largest grants listed were $100,000 to Desert Christian Schools, $60,475 to Friends of Casa Hogar, $51,210 to HELP of Southern Nevada, and $50,000 each to Beloved Asheville, Paz de Cristo, and Sweet Life Rescue Center. The filing lists each of these grants as general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark P. Luebke as director, president, and treasurer, and Karen A. Luebke as director, vice president, and secretary.
Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc is led by Mark P. Luebke, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark P. Luebke
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen A. Luebke
Director, Vice President & Secretary
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 Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc
How much does Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc give each year?
Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc gave $674K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $572K across 19 grants.
What is Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $11,500, and its average grant was $23,237, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc give grants?
Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc's top state is Arizona, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nevada (24%) and North Carolina (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Las Vegas, NV (5 grants), Gilbert, AZ (4 grants), Mesa, AZ (3 grants) and Phoenix, AZ (2 grants).
Does Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Desert Christian Schools ($100,000), Friends of CASA Hogar ($60,475) and Help of Southern Nevada ($51,210), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc?
Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc reported $18.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $707K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $786K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied missions. For example, Desert Christian Schools describes its work as pursuing excellence in Christian education and meeting students’ learning needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc?
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 Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc's EIN?
Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4870505. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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