The Lufkin Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3999095 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$923K
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$4.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
69% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ichan School of Medicine | New York, NY | General support | $125,000 |
| Dr Bridget Mueller's Headache Treatment 7 Research Fund | New York, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| Nyu Langone Health | New York, NY | General support | $100,000 |
| 5 Buckets Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General support | $82,500 |
| Costco Scholarship Fund | Bellevue, WA | General support | $50,000 |
| Friends of Oakland Animal Services | Oakland, CA | General support | $50,000 |
| Rumsey Hall School | Washington, CT | General support | $50,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust Co | Hailey, ID | General support | $50,000 |
| Sun Valley Community School | Sun Valley, ID | General support | $50,000 |
| Make It Home Bay Area | San Rafael, CA | General support | $40,000 |
| Pointer Rescue Org Inc | Bridgeton, NJ | General support | $25,000 |
| Western Landowners Alliance | Denver, CO | General support | $25,000 |
| Conservation Northwest | Seattle, WA | General support | $25,000 |
| Inner-City Scholarship Fund | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Ruda Foundation Inc | Falls Church, VA | General support | $20,000 |
| Animal Rescue & K9 Charities Inc | Brookfield, CT | General support | $15,000 |
| Seeds of Peace | New York, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Atlantic Salmon Federation | Calais, ME | General support | $10,000 |
| The Fortune Society | Long Island City, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Md Anderson Cancer Center | Houston, TX | General support | $10,000 |
| Audubon Connecticut | Fairfield, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| New York Road Runners | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Danbury Hospital & New Miford Hospital Foundation | Danbury, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| Suffield Academy | Suffield, CT | General support | $10,000 |
| Columbus Citizens Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $3,000 |
| Greenwoods Counseling Referrals | Litchfield, CT | General support | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $923,000 | 26 |
| 2024 | $604,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $325,000 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349100929
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3999095
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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