Lutron Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lutron Foundation is a private foundation in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $710,419 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $4,700 and the largest $172,645. 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$710,419
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$4,700
- Largest grant$172,645
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $722,905 the year before.
17% 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 | $722,905 | 52 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $710,419 | 41 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
Lutron 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 Lutron Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 35 | $664,419 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $34,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $8,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $2,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Lehigh Valley | To support the mission of investing in solutions in education, healthy aging and community stability. | $172,645 |
| Lehigh Valley Health Network | 2024 nite eites magic wend sponsor. | $144,100 |
| Eisenhower Exchange Fellowships Incorporated | For general support of global leadership networks | $50,000 |
| Jefferson University Hospital | Community outreach & education programs | $40,000 |
| Fox Chase Cancer Center | Department of urology unrestricted gift | $38,650 |
| St Luke's Health Network | Cancer programs & unrestricted gift | $38,600 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | To advance knowledge and educate students in science, technology | $32,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Community mobile outreach program | $30,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania Inc | 2024 take the lead sponsor | $18,800 |
| Minsi Trails Council #502 Boy Scouts of America | 2024 leadership dinner sponsor | $14,376 |
| The Da Vinci Discovery Center of Science and Technology Inc | 2024 STEM award & wise sponsor | $14,000 |
| Good Shepherd | For general support of charitable activities | $12,600 |
| Desales University | 2024 sponsor of gala, arts angels & scholarships | $10,000 |
| Manufacturers Resource Center | 2024 what's so cool about manufacturing & 2025 dream team | $10,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | 2024 spira awards | $10,000 |
| Allentown Art Museum | For general art enrichment programs | $5,000 |
| Coopersburg Borough | For general support of education about the history of coopersburg | $5,000 |
| Electrical Safety Foundation International Inc | For general support of electrical safety awareness | $5,000 |
| Lehigh Carbon Community College | 2024-2025 scholarships | $5,000 |
| Northampton County Area Community College Foundation | 2024-2025 scholarships | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival | To support pfs's mission to enrich, inspire, engage, and entertain the widest possible option thorugh educational outreach mentorship programs | $4,700 |
| Artsquest | 2024 jazz cabaret stage sponsor | $4,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University - Spira Award | 2024 spira awards | $4,000 |
| Civic Theatre of Allentown | For general support of charitable activities | $3,750 |
| Allentown Symphony Association | For general music educational programs | $3,000 |
| Hanover County Fire Ems | For general support of fire department | $3,000 |
| Society of Women Engineers Lehigh Valley Section | 2024 scholarship fund | $3,000 |
| Skills USA Council | District championship sponsor | $2,500 |
| Upper Saucon Ambulance Corps | To support the mission to provide emergency medical transportation services | $2,500 |
| Upper Saucon Volunteer Fire Dept | To support the mission of the fire & rescue company | $2,500 |
| State Theatre Center for the Arts Inc | To support the theatre's mission to unite the community using the power of our cultural resources and to provide a stage to celebrate and explore the arts together | $2,498 |
| Lower Macungie Fire Department | For general support of fire department | $2,000 |
| Northeastern University - Spira Award | 2024 spira awards | $2,000 |
| Southern Lehigh High School | 2023-2024 senior awards | $2,000 |
| Spe Foundation | Spe scholarship fund | $2,000 |
| The Ohio State University | For general support of charitable activities | $2,000 |
| Fogelsville Fire Company - Station 8 | To pruchase equipment and supplies to enhance the firefighting capabilities of the firefighting team | $1,000 |
| Good Will Fire Company - Trexlertown | For general support of volunteer fire company | $1,000 |
| Macungie Ambulance Corps | For general support of medical service in the community | $1,000 |
| Upper Macungie Township Station #56 | To support the mission of maintaining a fire house and fire extinguishing equipement in order to respond to citizens of upper macungie | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Susan S Hakkarainen
- Michael W Pessina
- Janet Ulman
- Luu T Tran
Questions people ask
Does Lutron Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lutron Foundation give?
$710,419 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $4,700.
Who runs Lutron Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Susan S Hakkarainen (President), Michael W Pessina (Executive Vice President), Janet Ulman (Secretary & Treasurer) and Luu T Tran (Asst. Secretary & Asst. Treasurer).
What does Lutron Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.