The Luke 1215 Foundation
The Luke 1215 Foundation is a private foundation based in San Jose, California. In its 2024 filing, it reported giving $212,967 in grants to 10 organizations, with each grant designated for general support of the recipient’s mission.
The Luke 1215 Foundation at a glance
In short: The Luke 1215 Foundation gave $213K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in California. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $212,967
- +267.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,297
- +120.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,576
- Total assets
- $2,529,598
- -3.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (52% 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 The Luke 1215 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. Its filing says to submit a letter from the organization requesting funding with details. Ray Martino is listed as the contact for requests. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Ray Martino
Mailing address: 6412 Montego Ct, San Jose, CA 95120
Phone: (408) 927-9180
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Luke 1215 Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hands of Hope ($65K). Together the top 10 received $213K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 35 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in California (52%), Indiana (19%), and Ohio (15%). Florida and Washington each accounted for 5%. These figures describe the states of recipients of 2024 grants.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Luke 1215 Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $18K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 310% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 173% 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 $52K (2021) to $213K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $213K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hands of Hope San Jose, CA | General Support of Mission | $65,000 |
| Goshen Christian Church African Min Goshen, IN | General Support of Mission | $40,000 |
| Youth for Christ Cleveland, OH | General Support of Mission | $32,500 |
| Episcopal Church of Almaden San Jose, CA | General Support of Mission | $20,000 |
| Hope Services San Jose, CA | General Support of Mission | $15,152 |
| Evangelical Alliance Mission Team Wheaton, FL | General Support of Mission | $10,000 |
| Niam Point Roberts, WA | General Support of Mission | $10,000 |
| One Challenge- O C International Colorado Springs, CO | General Support of Mission | $10,000 |
| Sovereign Order of St John San Jose, CA | General Support of Mission | $10,000 |
| Venture Christian Los Gatos, CA | General Support of Mission | $315 |
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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 | $2,529,598 | $210,146 | $248,569 | $212,967 | 10 | $219,476 | $182,263 | $127,072 |
| 2023 | $2,607,193 | $66,540 | $91,448 | $58,000 | 6 | $58,150 | $39,378 | $140,293 |
| 2022 | $2,632,222 | $2,239,483 | $157,379 | $124,000 | 6 | $124,800 | $2,234,226 | $65,329 |
| 2021 | $498,117 | $67,514 | $52,926 | $52,000 | 6 | $52,000 | $66,588 | — |
| 2020 | $490,422 | $39,679 | $56,419 | $55,500 | 7 | — | $38,760 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Luke 1215 Foundation reported a distributable amount of $127K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations serving children at risk and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Hands of Hope describes its mission as supporting the care and education of orphans and other children at risk without parental, family, or organizational support. Hope Services says it fosters inclusive communities that empower individuals and families navigating intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs to access opportunities for growth, connection, and lifelong success. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $212,967. Grant amounts ranged from $315 to $65,000, with a median of $12,576. The largest awards included $65,000 to Hands of Hope, $40,000 to Goshen Christian Church African Min, $32,500 to Youth for Christ, $20,000 to Episcopal Church of Almaden, and $15,152 to Hope Services. The listed grants were for general support of each recipient’s mission.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ray Martino as president and Nathaniel Martino as vice president.
The Luke 1215 Foundation is led by Ray Martino, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ray Martino
President
President, Treasurer & Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathaniel Martino
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lee Ann Martino (2020–2021) — Vice President & Director
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 The Luke 1215 Foundation
How much does The Luke 1215 Foundation give each year?
The Luke 1215 Foundation gave $213K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $58K across 6 grants.
What is The Luke 1215 Foundation's typical grant size?
The Luke 1215 Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $12,576, and its average grant was $21,297, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Luke 1215 Foundation that year got $17K on average.
Where does The Luke 1215 Foundation give grants?
The Luke 1215 Foundation gives mostly in California: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (19%) and Ohio (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Jose, CA (4 grants).
Does The Luke 1215 Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Luke 1215 Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Luke 1215 Foundation's largest grantees?
The Luke 1215 Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Hands of Hope ($65,000), Goshen Christian Church African Min ($40,000) and Youth for Christ ($32,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Luke 1215 Foundation?
The Luke 1215 Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $219K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $127K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Luke 1215 Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations serving children at risk and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Luke 1215 Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Luke 1215 Foundation's EIN?
The Luke 1215 Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0550454. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Luke 1215 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.
Data update history
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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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