The Luling Foundation
Accepts applications
The Luling Foundation is a private foundation in Luling, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $22,400 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$22,400
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$39.2 million
Giving in 2024 was up from $17,510 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17,510 | 15 | $38.7 million |
| 2024 | $22,400 | 12 | $39.2 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Bonnie Dredla 523 S Mulberry Ave, Luling, TX 78648 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (830) 875-2438, lulingfoundation@sbcglobal.net |
| What to submit | Applications should follow the prescribed format and include required contents as outlined on the foundation's website at www.lulingfoundation.org/scholarships/scholarships. |
| Deadlines | Scholarships are required to be submitted by march 31st of the application year. |
| Restrictions | Scholarships range from 1,000 to 2,000. They are limited to high school students residing in the Texas counties of caldwell, gonzales, or guadalupe. The applicant must be attending a Texas university/school and must be pursuing a degree in healthcare, agriculture, or trade/vocational education. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Luling Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $19,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bonnie Dredla
- Michael Kuck
- John Windwehen
- Gary Dickenson
- Mitchell Hardcastle
- Randall Herzog
- Craig Hines
- Bill Jones
- Billy Ray Buckner
Questions people ask
Does The Luling Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Scholarships are required to be submitted by march 31st of the application year.
How much does The Luling Foundation give?
$22,400 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Luling Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bonnie Dredla (Office MGR), Michael Kuck (Manager), John Windwehen (Dir. at Larg) and Gary Dickenson (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Luling Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.