Michael & Karyn Lutz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Michael & Karyn Lutz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Northbrook, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $938,500 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $938,500 and the largest $938,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$938,500
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$938,500
- Largest grant$938,500
- Assets$22.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $905,929 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $898,417 | 1 | $19.1 million |
| 2024 | $905,929 | 1 | $20.7 million |
| 2025 | $938,500 | 1 | $22.5 million |
How to apply
Michael & Karyn Lutz 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.
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $938,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| See Statement Attached | General operating purposes | $938,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Karyn Lutz
- Lindsay Dolnick
Questions people ask
Does Michael & Karyn Lutz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Michael & Karyn Lutz Family Foundation give?
$938,500 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $938,500.
Who runs Michael & Karyn Lutz Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Karyn Lutz (Co-Trustee) and Lindsay Dolnick (Co-Trustee).