Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2024 it gave $673,869 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $11,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$673,869
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$11,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$19.4 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $571,500 the year before.
55% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $571,500 | 19 | $18.0 million |
| 2024 | $673,869 | 29 | $19.4 million |
How to apply
Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc 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 Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 13 | $269,700 |
| Nevada | 6 | $159,169 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $60,000 |
| Tennessee | 2 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $35,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $35,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Desert Christian Schools | General support | $100,000 |
| Friends of Casa Hogar | General support | $60,475 |
| Help of Southern Nevada | General support | $51,210 |
| Beloved Asheville | General support | $50,000 |
| Paz de Cristo | General support | $50,000 |
| Sweet Life Rescue Center | General support | $50,000 |
| Carp | General support | $35,000 |
| Amazima Ministries | General support | $25,000 |
| Amputee Blade Runners | General support | $25,000 |
| Family Promise of Las Vegas | General support | $25,000 |
| Sunshine Acres Children's Home | General support | $25,000 |
| Fresh Start Women's Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Luck's Rescue | General support | $20,000 |
| No Longer Bound | General support | $15,000 |
| Las Vegas Rescue Mission | General support | $11,500 |
| Gilbert Youth Soccer Association | General support | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Arizona | General support | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of So Nevada | General support | $10,000 |
| Love Connection Dog Rescue | General support | $10,000 |
| One Small Step | General support | $10,000 |
| Raise the Future Denver | General support | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General support | $10,000 |
| Soldier's Best Friend | General support | $10,000 |
| United Food Bank Gilbert | General support | $10,000 |
| Solid Rock | General support | $8,000 |
| Chiari & Syringomyelia Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Highland Hawks Girls Volleyball Booster | General support | $5,000 |
| Queen Creek Baseball Booster Club | General support | $1,700 |
| VGK Foundation | General support | $984 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark P Luebke
- Karen A Luebke
Questions people ask
Does Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc give?
$673,869 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $11,500.
Who runs Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark P Luebke (Director, President, & Treasurer) and Karen A Luebke (Director, VP, & Secretary).
What does Mark and Karen Luebke Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.