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Luchsinger Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Houston, Texas · EIN 760254155

Luchsinger Family Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$72,0009$1.3 million
2024$00$1.7 million
2025$60,0005$1.9 million

How to apply

Luchsinger 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Luchsinger Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.

StateGrantsAmount
Texas4$50,000
Michigan1$10,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Houston Food Bank
Houston, TX
Support the distribution of food for kids$15,000
Be A Resource Bear
Houston, TX
Provide assistance to cps-involved children$15,000
Houston Habitat for Humanity
Houston, TX
Support low-income families to help acheive home ownership$10,000
St Mary Catholic Churce
Houston, TX
Provide assistance to community-building activities$10,000
Ermc Foundation
Eaton Rapids, MI
Support healthcare services in the community by offering scholarships for health related degress$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Luchsinger Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Luchsinger Family Foundation give?

$60,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.

Who runs Luchsinger Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Sarah E Castaneda (VP), Mary L Castaneda (President), Grace I Castaneda (VP) and Daniel F Castaneda (Secretary).

What does Luchsinger Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.

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