Lupke Foundation Inc Agency
Accepts applications
Lupke Foundation Inc Agency is a private foundation in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $78,000 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$78,000
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.8 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $75,500 the year before.
14% 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 | $76,500 | 20 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $75,500 | 22 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $78,000 | 22 | $1.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Vincent Thomas PNC Bank N A 500 First Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (412) 209-4802 |
| What to submit | Written request for purpose and exemption |
What Lupke Foundation Inc Agency funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 21 | $77,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Acres Land Trust | General support | $10,000 |
| Little River Wetlands | General support | $10,000 |
| Concordia Education Foundation | William linnemeier | $10,000 |
| University of St Francis | General support | $7,500 |
| Fort Wayne Museum of Art | General support | $5,000 |
| Arch Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Northeast Indiana Public Radio Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Fort Wayne Ballet Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Steuben County Community Foundation | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Clear Lake Ski School | General support | $3,500 |
| Fort Wayne Dance Collective Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Early Childhood Alliance | General support | $2,500 |
| Science Central | General support | $1,000 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank | General support | $1,000 |
| Fort Wayne Ice Skating Club | General support | $1,000 |
| Clear Lake Township Land Conservancy Inc | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Ann Arbor Pioneer Ptso | General support | $1,000 |
| Fort Wayne Ctr for Learning | General support | $1,000 |
| St Marys Soup Kitchen | General support | $500 |
| Vincent Village Inc | General support | $500 |
| Garrett Museum of Art | General support | $500 |
| Steuben Arts Scene Corp | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- David B Lupke
Questions people ask
Does Lupke Foundation Inc Agency accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lupke Foundation Inc Agency give?
$78,000 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Lupke Foundation Inc Agency?
Its 2025 filing lists David B Lupke (President).
What does Lupke Foundation Inc Agency fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.