The Luster Foundation FKA
The Luster Foundation FKA is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Mill Valley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $306K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $8K.
The Luster Foundation FKA at a glance
In short: The Luster Foundation FKA gave $25K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,167
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $305,631
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Luster Foundation FKA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Villa San Giuseppe ($10K). Together the top 6 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Luster Foundation FKA gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $47K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Villa San Giuseppe | Payment for Education and Cultural Center | $10,000 |
| Nicholas House Atlanta, GA | Payment to help the homeless shelter and the underserved | $5,000 |
| Next One up Baltimore, MD | Payment for Youth Education | $2,500 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services San Francisco, CA | Payment to help the homeless shelter and the underserved | $2,500 |
| Marin City Community Foundation Sausalito, CA | Payment for Local Parks and Community | $2,500 |
| East Oakland Youth Development Center Oakland, CA | Payment for Youth Education | $2,500 |
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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 | $305,631 | $107,709 | $71,583 | $25,000 | 6 | $25,000 | $7,709 | $19,721 |
| 2023 | $269,505 | $4,831 | $21,376 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $4,831 | $14,232 |
| 2022 | $286,050 | $-3,450 | $71,507 | $47,292 | 4 | $47,292 | $3,272 | $14,778 |
| 2021 | $361,007 | $2,178 | $56,335 | $20,100 | 3 | $20,100 | $2,178 | $20,723 |
| 2020 | $415,164 | $226,780 | $12,634 | $5,000 | 2 | — | $703 | $10,576 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Luster Foundation FKA reported a distributable amount of $20K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Luster Foundation FKA is led by Robert Luster, CEO & President on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Luster
CEO & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$600 (2020) → $2K (2024)
Emily Luster
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$600 (2020) → $2K (2024)
John Luster
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$600 (2020) → $2K (2024)
Sarah Luster
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$600 (2020) → $2K (2024)
Deborah Luster
CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$600 (2020) → $2K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $2K, to Robert Luster (CEO/President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Luster Foundation FKA
How much does The Luster Foundation FKA give each year?
The Luster Foundation FKA gave $25K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is The Luster Foundation FKA's typical grant size?
The Luster Foundation FKA's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,167, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Luster Foundation FKA give grants?
The Luster Foundation FKA's top state is California, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (20%) and Maryland (10%).
Does The Luster Foundation FKA give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Luster Foundation FKA's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Luster Foundation FKA's largest grantees?
The Luster Foundation FKA's largest 2024 grantees include Villa San Giuseppe ($10,000), Nicholas House ($5,000) and Next One up ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Luster Foundation FKA?
The Luster Foundation FKA reported $306K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Luster Foundation FKA?
The Luster Foundation FKA is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Mill Valley, CA. It holds $306K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Luster Foundation FKA's EIN?
The Luster Foundation FKA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3192403. 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.
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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