The Luther Family Foundation
The Luther Family Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. It makes grants to nonprofit organizations; its 2024 giving included organizations working in health care, food assistance, youth activities, and services for people in need.
The Luther Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Luther Family Foundation gave $858K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), mostly in Minnesota. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $858,325
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -21.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,013
- +4.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $10,344,042
- -1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (8 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (85% 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 Luther Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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Requests for contributions should include a brief description of the applicant and proposed use of funds. The filing lists no application deadline and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: The Luther Family Foundation
Mailing address: 3701 Alabama Avenue South, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Phone: (952) 258-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Luther Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mayo Clinic ($300K). Together the top 10 received $687K.
Grant Size Distribution
172 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 151 grants of 172 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota, 8% to Wisconsin, 5% to Indiana, and 2% to Arizona.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Luther Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 26 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $39K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 112% 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 $601K (2020) to $1.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $858K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | General | $300,000 |
| Catholic Charities Minneapolis, MN | General | $100,000 |
| Minneapolis United Soccer for the City Minneapolis, MN | General | $63,000 |
| Hudson Hockey Association Hudson, WI | General | $60,000 |
| The Graham Rahal Foundation Zionsville, IN | General | $43,725 |
| Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge Minneapolis, MN | General | $30,000 |
| Feed My Starving Children Minneapolis, MN | General | $25,000 |
| The Food Group Minnesota Inc New Hope, MN | General | $25,000 |
| YMCA of the North Minneapolis, MN | General | $20,000 |
| Every Meal Roseville, MN | General | $20,000 |
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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 | $10,344,042 | $826,031 | $992,979 | $858,325 | 26 | $858,865 | $687,619 | $767,709 |
| 2023 | $10,510,990 | $535,492 | $1,208,071 | $1,041,040 | 33 | $1,042,990 | $370,361 | $695,439 |
| 2022 | $11,183,569 | $1,942,479 | $949,993 | $743,500 | 37 | $745,472 | $767,958 | $648,901 |
| 2021 | $10,191,083 | $2,086,369 | $1,090,461 | $897,623 | 39 | $899,348 | $924,786 | $652,907 |
| 2020 | $9,195,225 | $1,789,852 | $733,030 | $600,500 | 37 | — | $1,657,626 | $541,993 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Luther Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $768K 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. Grantees’ missions illustrate the range of organizations it has supported. Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education, and research to contribute to health and well-being. Hudson Hockey Association says it promotes equal opportunities and positive experiences for local youth in skating and related activities. Every Meal says its mission is to fight child hunger through community and school partnerships. Simpson Housing Services says it houses, supports, and advocates for people experiencing homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $858,325. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $300,000, with a median of $15,000. Its largest listed grants included $300,000 to Mayo Clinic, $100,000 to Catholic Charities in Minneapolis, $63,000 to Minneapolis United Soccer for the City, and $60,000 to Hudson Hockey Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Charles David Luther, Rudy Dan Luther, and Barb Hilbert as officers.
The Luther Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barb Hilbert
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles David Luther
Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rudy Dan Luther
Officer
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 The Luther Family Foundation
How much does The Luther Family Foundation give each year?
The Luther Family Foundation gave $858K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.0M across 33 grants.
What is The Luther Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Luther Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $33,013, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Luther Family Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does The Luther Family Foundation give grants?
The Luther Family Foundation gives mostly in Minnesota: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wisconsin (8%) and Indiana (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (10 grants), St. Paul, MN (4 grants) and Edina, MN (3 grants).
Does The Luther Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of The Luther Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Luther Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Luther Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mayo Clinic ($300,000), Catholic Charities ($100,000) and Minneapolis United Soccer for the City ($63,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Luther Family Foundation?
The Luther Family Foundation reported $10.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $859K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $768K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Luther Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Grantees’ missions illustrate the range of organizations it has supported. Mayo Clinic describes its mission as providing patient care, education, and research to contribute to health and well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Luther Family Foundation?
Requests for contributions should include a brief description of the applicant and proposed use of funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Luther Family Foundation's EIN?
The Luther Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1798367. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 21, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Luther Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-luther-family-foundation-morg_4108761462e74b17ba663c15f216320f
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