Nelda C and H J Lutcher Stark Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nelda C and H J Lutcher Stark Foundation is a private foundation in Orange, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $233,842 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $3,022 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$233,842
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$3,022
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$673 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $262,995 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 | $262,995 | 27 | $654 million |
| 2024 | $233,842 | 26 | $673 million |
How to apply
Nelda C and H J Lutcher Stark 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Nelda C and H J Lutcher Stark Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 25 | $230,594 |
| Utah | 1 | $3,248 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar State College - Orange | Scholarship administered by LSCO | $100,000 |
| Southeast Texas Food Bank Inc | Food Backpack Program to provide weekend food for indigent children | $35,000 |
| Orange Community Action Association | Fund Meals on Wheels for Indegent | $15,000 |
| Orange County Sheriff's Office | Funds for the Blue Sana Program serving children in need during Christmas | $10,000 |
| Orange Lions Club Charity Carnival | For maintenance of equipment used in charity carnival | $9,256 |
| Deweyville ISD | To purchase clothing for indigent school children | $6,000 |
| Orange Co Comm Partners for Children | Funds to stock Rainbow Room | $6,000 |
| Orangefield ISD | To purchase clothing for indigent school children | $6,000 |
| West Orange - Cove CISD | To purchase clothing for indigent school children | $6,000 |
| Vidor ISD | To purchase clothing for indigent school children | $5,967 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $3,298 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $3,248 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $3,044 |
| Bridge City ISD | To purchase clothing for indigent school children | $3,000 |
| Little Cypress - Mauriceville CISD | To purchase clothing for indigent school children | $3,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $2,982 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $2,047 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $2,036 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $1,871 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $1,164 |
| Individual | Scholarships | $429 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Hughes
- W G Riedel III
- Rob Clark
- Dr Suzonne Crockett
- Al Granger
- Craig Lemons
- Clyde V McKee III
- Jennifer L Staton
- Sarah Wester
Questions people ask
Does Nelda C and H J Lutcher Stark Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nelda C and H J Lutcher Stark Foundation give?
$233,842 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $3,022.
Who runs Nelda C and H J Lutcher Stark Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Deborah Hughes (Chair), W G Riedel III (Vice Chair), Rob Clark (Director) and Dr Suzonne Crockett (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Nelda C and H J Lutcher Stark Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and food and hunger.