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Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation

Preselected recipients only Huntington Beach, California · EIN 200343571

Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation is a private foundation in Huntington Beach, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,588 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $600 and the largest $11,088. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was the same as $13,588 the year before.

0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$13,5886$175,939
2024$13,5886$196,362
2025$13,5886$219,064

How to apply

Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California5$13,388
Minnesota1$200

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
King of Glory Lutheran Church
Fountain Valley, CA
Enable church community outreach$11,088
The Salvation Army
Tustin, CA
To continue to support community$1,100
Alzheimer's Orange County
Irvine, CA
Support for caregivers dealing w/alz$1,000
World Mission Prayer League
Minneapolis, MN
To share the gospel$200
Kusc Classical FM
Los Angeles, CA
To provide free classical radio$100
PBS Socal
Costa Mesa, CA
To provide free quality tv programs$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation give?

$13,588 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $600.

Who runs Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Richard Cronk (Vice Preside), Michelle Cronk (President) and Vivian Cronk (Secretary).

What does Fred E & Arlene Luhman Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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