Lufkin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lufkin Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $923,000 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$923,000
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$4.9 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2025 was up from $604,500 the year before.
54% of its 2025 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 | $325,000 | 14 | $4.9 million |
| 2024 | $604,500 | 20 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $923,000 | 26 | $4.9 million |
How to apply
Lufkin 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 Lufkin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $388,000 |
| California | 3 | $172,500 |
| Idaho | 2 | $100,000 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $97,500 |
| Washington | 2 | $75,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ichan School of Medicine | General support | $125,000 |
| Dr Bridget Mueller's Headache Treatment 7 Research Fund | General support | $100,000 |
| NYU Langone Health | General support | $100,000 |
| 5 Buckets Foundation | General support | $82,500 |
| Costco Scholarship Fund | General support | $50,000 |
| Friends of Oakland Animal Services | General support | $50,000 |
| Rumsey Hall School | General support | $50,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust Co | General support | $50,000 |
| Sun Valley Community School | General support | $50,000 |
| Make It Home Bay Area | General support | $40,000 |
| Pointer Rescue Org Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Western Landowners Alliance | General support | $25,000 |
| Conservation Northwest | General support | $25,000 |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund | General support | $25,000 |
| Ruda Foundation Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Animal Rescue & K9 Charities Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Seeds of Peace | General support | $15,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation | General support | $10,000 |
| The Fortune Society | General support | $10,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Audubon Connecticut | General support | $10,000 |
| New York Road Runners | General support | $10,000 |
| Danbury Hospital & New Miford Hospital Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Suffield Academy | General support | $10,000 |
| Columbus Citizens Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Greenwoods Counseling Referrals | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dan W Lufkin
- Hugh J Freund
- Margaret L Bishop
- Abigail F Lufkin
- Elise G B Lufkin
- Alison W Lufkin Faber
Questions people ask
Does Lufkin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lufkin Family Foundation give?
$923,000 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Lufkin Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dan W Lufkin (Trustee), Hugh J Freund (Trustee), Margaret L Bishop (Trustee) and Abigail F Lufkin (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Lufkin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and environment and conservation.