The Luther Family Foundation Inc
The Luther Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. In filing year 2026, it reported 31 grants totaling $115,815 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Florida and other states.
The Luther Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Luther Family Foundation Inc gave $116K across 31 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 16% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $115,815
- +11.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 31
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,736
- +11.3% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,032,731
- +1.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 16% first-time grantees (5 of 31, 2026)
- Primary geography
- Florida (60% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Luther Family 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: 215 Estuary Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (772) 231-4434
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Luther Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Mercer University ($19K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 149 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, 60% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 16% to Georgia, 5% to Wyoming, and 4% each to Arizona and Kentucky. Grants also went to organizations in Maryland, Utah, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Luther Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
16%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 5 of 31 grantees (16%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 84% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+0%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 92% 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 (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $116K (2023). In 2026 it made 31 grants totaling $116K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mercer University Macon, GA | Further Charitable Purpose | $19,015 |
| Alzheimer & Parkinson Assoc of IRC Vero Beach, FL | Further Charitable Purpose | $15,000 |
| Indian River Education Fund Vero Beach, FL | Further Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Vero Beach Fighting Indians Lacrosse Club Vero Beach, FL | Further Charitable Purpose | $8,500 |
| Gifford Youth Achievement Center Vero Beach, FL | Further Charitable Purpose | $5,500 |
| Scholarship Foundation of IRC Vero Beach, FL | Further Charitable Purpose | $5,500 |
| Turning Point USA Phoenix, AZ | Further Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| WKU College Heights Foundation Bowling Green, KY | Further Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Hagerstown, MD | Further Charitable Purpose | $3,500 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | Further Charitable Purpose | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,032,731 | $164,711 | $128,391 | $115,815 | 31 | $118,313 | $156,118 | $128,434 |
| 2025 | $1,996,496 | $115,336 | $115,563 | $104,015 | 31 | $106,718 | $107,780 | $116,639 |
| 2024 | $1,996,620 | $116,421 | $112,125 | $102,015 | 24 | $104,476 | $108,685 | $106,395 |
| 2023 | $1,992,569 | $-1,858 | $129,420 | $115,915 | 35 | $117,976 | $53,734 | $104,011 |
| 2022 | $2,125,405 | $184,279 | $116,329 | $105,515 | 28 | $107,376 | $175,863 | $118,165 |
| 2021 | $2,058,190 | $73,196 | $110,376 | $99,765 | 24 | — | $65,958 | $107,152 |
| 2020 | $2,095,364 | $137,698 | $113,287 | $102,265 | 21 | — | $129,244 | $101,544 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Luther Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $128K for 2026 — 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2026 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions address public education, youth development, health and research, community services, and land and water conservation.
For example, the Indian River Education Fund says it brings civic and corporate leaders together to support innovation and strengthen public schools. Gifford Youth Achievement Center describes its mission as partnering with youth, adults, and the community to develop self-esteem, teach character, and encourage individuals to reach their potential. Little p Project says it funds research and advances treatments for pediatric sarcoma. Lowcountry Land Trust says it works to protect land and water and connect conservation to community.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $115,815. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $19,015, with a median of $2,000. The largest grants included $19,015 to Mercer University, $15,000 to Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of IRC, $10,000 to Indian River Education Fund, and $8,500 to Vero Beach Fighting Indians Lacrosse Club. Each was reported with the purpose “Further charitable purpose.”
Other 2026 grants included $5,500 each to Gifford Youth Achievement Center and Scholarship Foundation of IRC, and $5,000 each to Turning Point USA and WKU College Heights Foundation. The foundation also gave $3,500 to The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research and $3,000 each to Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, Little p Project, and Mental Health Association in IRC.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists John M Luther as president, Nancy R Luther as vice president, Kristin L Lockwood as secretary, Lindsay L Brandenburg as treasurer, and Jennifer L Langston as assistant treasurer.
The Luther Family Foundation Inc is led by John M. Luther, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John M. Luther
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer L. Langston
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kristin L. Lockwood
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lindsay L. Brandenburg
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Nancy R. Luther
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Luther Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Luther Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Luther Family Foundation Inc gave $116K across 31 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $104K across 31 grants.
What is The Luther Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Luther Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,736, across 31 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Luther Family Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Luther Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Luther Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (16%) and Wyoming (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (18 grants) and Jackson, WY (3 grants).
Who are The Luther Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Luther Family Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Mercer University ($19,015), Alzheimer & Parkinson Assoc of IRC ($15,000) and Indian River Education Fund ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Luther Family Foundation Inc?
The Luther Family Foundation Inc reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $118K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $128K (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 The Luther Family Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2026 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions address public education, youth development, health and research, community services, and land and water conservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Luther Family 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 The Luther Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Luther Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0778968. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does The Luther Family 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Luther Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-luther-family-foundation-inc-morg_4ae92a251ad24043ab723273e6536e8c
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