Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Las Vegas, NV EIN: 84-4870505

MARK AND KAREN LUEBKE FOUNDATION INC is based in Las Vegas, Nevada, and made 29 grants totaling $673,869 in 2024. Its grants supported organizations in several states, including organizations working in education, social services, animal welfare, and other areas.

Key facts about Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc

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.

EIN
84-4870505
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$673,869
Grants made (2024)
29
Average grant
$23,237
Median grant
$11,500
Total assets
$18,188,131
Primary geography
Arizona (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$18.2M

+0.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$674K

+17.9% YoY

Grant Count

29

+52.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$23K

-22.7% YoY

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.

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.

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 support for varied organizations. Desert Christian Schools describes its mission as pursuing excellence in Christian education and meeting students’ individual learning needs. HELP of Southern Nevada says it assists individuals and families in overcoming barriers and attaining self-sufficiency through services, training, and referrals. Sweet Life Rescue Center describes its work as providing a safe haven for foster animals and helping them find homes.

Other supported organizations describe work that includes addressing community challenges such as housing and food insecurity (Beloved Asheville), helping women achieve self-sufficiency (Fresh Start Women’s Foundation), and supporting lower-limb-different athletes (Amputee Blade Runners).

Grantmaking

In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $673,869. Grants ranged from $984 to $100,000, with a median grant of $11,500. The largest awards included $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 listed grants were designated for general support.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The 2024 grant dollars were distributed across multiple states. Arizona received 40% of the total, Nevada 24%, North Carolina 9%, Tennessee 7%, and Texas 7%.

Grant Distribution by State

14states

Share of all 29 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

Las VegasGilbertMesaPhoenixBoulder CityDenverFranklinNashvillePeoriaTucsonWest Palm BeachAmeliaBooneCave CreekPearlandRichmondSalt Lake CityTempeAshevilleChandler

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K1 grants202018 grants202143 grants202219 grants202329 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Desert Christian Schools: $100KDesert Christian Schools$100KFriends of CASA Hogar: $60KFriends of CASA Hogar$60KHelp of Southern Nevada: $51KHelp of Southern Nevada$51KBeloved Asheville: $50KBeloved Asheville$50KPaz De Cristo: $50KPaz De Cristo$50KSweet Life Rescue Center: $50KSweet Life Rescue Center$50KCarp: $35KCarp$35KAmazima Ministries: $25KAmazima Ministries$25KAmputee Blade Runners: $25KAmputee Blade Runners$25KFamily Promise of Las Vegas: $25KFamily Promise of Las Vegas$25K

Grant Size Distribution

110 grants across all recorded years

92<$50K15$50–100K3$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
DESERT CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Tucson, AZGENERAL SUPPORT$100,000
FRIENDS OF CASA HOGAR Boulder City, NVGENERAL SUPPORT$60,475
HELP OF SOUTHERN NEVADA Las Vegas, NVGENERAL SUPPORT$51,210
BELOVED ASHEVILLE Asheville, NCGENERAL SUPPORT$50,000
PAZ DE CRISTO Mesa, AZGENERAL SUPPORT$50,000
SWEET LIFE RESCUE CENTER Splendora, TXGENERAL SUPPORT$50,000
CARP West Palm Beach, FLGENERAL SUPPORT$35,000
AMAZIMA MINISTRIES Franklin, TNGENERAL SUPPORT$25,000
AMPUTEE BLADE RUNNERS Nashville, TNGENERAL SUPPORT$25,000
FAMILY PROMISE OF LAS VEGAS Las Vegas, NVGENERAL SUPPORT$25,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants
2024 $18,188,131 $1,001,010 $831,376 $673,869
2023 $18,027,440 $815,555 $743,207 $571,500
2022 $18,403,508 $1,516,221 $886,701 $716,979
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$5M$10M$15M$20M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$18,188,131$18,027,440$18,403,508
Revenue$1,001,010$815,555$1,516,221
Expenses$831,376$743,207$886,701
Qualifying Distributions$707,427$621,126$756,562
Net Investment Income—$95$127
Distributable Amount$786,096$781,999$553,250

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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.

Contact

Mailing address: 11700 W Charleston Blvd 170-157, Las Vegas, NV 89135
Phone: (480) 241-4372

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).

What does Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc fund?

No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for varied organizations. Desert Christian Schools describes its mission as pursuing excellence in Christian education and meeting students’ individual learning needs. HELP of Southern Nevada says it assists individuals and families in overcoming barriers and attaining self-sufficiency through services, training, and referrals. Sweet Life Rescue Center describes its work as providing a safe haven for foster an…

How do I apply for a grant from Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc?

In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $673,869. Grants ranged from $984 to $100,000, with a median grant of $11,500. The largest awards included $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 listed grants were designated for general support.

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.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.

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