Lustig Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lustig Family Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $740,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$740,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $633,000 the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $633,000 | 17 | $4.8 million |
| 2024 | $740,500 | 20 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Lustig Family 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.
What Lustig Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $342,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $250,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $23,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miliken Center for AD | To fund center's exempt purpose | $250,000 |
| The Jewish Federation | To fund center's exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Cedar Sinai | To fund center's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Lacma | To fund center's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Brothers for Life | To fund center's exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Rett Syndrome | To fund center's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Sinai Temple | To fund center's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Phase One - The Road to Curing Cancer | To fund center's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Ballot | To fund center's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| David Foster Foundation | To fund center's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| University of Texas | To fund center's exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Brentwood School | To fund center's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Adl | To fund center's exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Race to Erase MS | To fund center's exempt purpose | $12,500 |
| Baby 2 Baby | To fund center's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Teens For Food Justice | To fund center's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Jewish Colorado | To fund centers exempt purposes | $10,000 |
| Yeshiva Toras | To fund center's exempt purpose | $5,500 |
| Shalom Park | To fund center's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Global Down Syndrome | To fund center's exempt purpose | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- James Lustig
- Debra Lustig
- Brooke Dana Lande
- Jennifer Ann Gardner
Questions people ask
Does Lustig Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lustig Family Foundation give?
$740,500 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Lustig Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Lustig (President/Director), Debra Lustig (Secretary/Treasurer), Brooke Dana Lande (Director) and Jennifer Ann Gardner (Director).
What does Lustig Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.