Nelda C and H J Lutcher Stark Foundation
Invitation OnlyOrange, Texas · EIN 74-6047440 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,967 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar State College - Orange | Orange, TX | Scholarship administered by LSCO | $100,000 |
| Southeast Texas Food Bank Inc | Beaumont, TX | Food Backpack Program to provide weekend food for indigent children | $35,000 |
| Orange Community Action Association | Orange, TX | Fund Meals on Wheels for Indegent | $15,000 |
| Orange County Sheriff's Office | Orange, TX | Funds for the Blue Sana Program serving children in need during Christmas | $10,000 |
| Orange Lions Club Charity Carnival | Orange, TX | For maintenance of equipment used in charity carnival | $9,256 |
| Deweyville ISD | Deweyville, TX | To purchase clothing for indigent school children | $6,000 |
| Orange Co Comm Partners for Children | Orange, TX | Funds to stock Rainbow Room | $6,000 |
| Orangefield ISD | Orangefield, TX | To purchase clothing for indigent school children | $6,000 |
| West Orange - Cove CISD | Orange, TX | To purchase clothing for indigent school children | $6,000 |
| Vidor ISD | Vidor, TX | To purchase clothing for indigent school children | $5,967 |
| Bridge City ISD | Bridge City, TX | To purchase clothing for indigent school children | $3,000 |
| Little Cypress - Mauriceville CISD | Orange, TX | To purchase clothing for indigent school children | $3,000 |
The return also lists 14 grants to individuals ($28,619). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar State College - Orange | Orange, TX | Scholarship administered by LSCO | $400,000 |
| The Salvation Army of Orange | Orange, TX | To purchase food, toiletries, basic items for indegent persons | $35,000 |
| Orange Community Action Association | Orange, TX | Fund Meals on Wheels for Indegent | $30,000 |
| Orange Co Comm Partners for Children | Orange, TX | Funds to stock Rainbow Room | $6,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $233,842 | 31 |
| 2023 | $262,995 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522909349100717
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-6047440
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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