The Luster Foundation Fka the Can Do Kid Fund Fka the Luster Fund
Invitation OnlyMill Valley, California · EIN 94-3192403 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$25K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$408K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $5,000.
From the return
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
40% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villa San Giuseppe | Bassano Del Grappa, IT | Payment for education and cultural center | $10,000 |
| Nicholas House | Atlanta, GA | Payment to help the homeless shelter and the underserved | $5,000 |
| Next One Up | Baltimore, MD | Payment for youth education | $2,500 |
| Larkin Street Youth Services | San Francisco, CA | Payment to help the homeless shelter and the underserved | $2,500 |
| Marin City Community Foundation | Sausalito, CA | Payment for local parks and community | $2,500 |
| East Oakland Youth Development Center | Oakland, CA | Payment for youth education | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,000 | 6 |
| 2023 | $5,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349104767
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 94-3192403
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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