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Luna Foundation is a private corporation based in LAS VEGAS, NV. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2019. The principal officer is Justin Dm Micatrotto. It holds total assets of $2.8M. Annual income is reported at $532K. Total assets have grown from $2.1M in 2019 to $2.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Nevada and New York. According to available records, Luna Foundation has made 42 grants totaling $345K, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $101K in 2020 to $244K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K, with an average award of $8K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Nevada, New York, Illinois, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$5K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$30K
Based on 17 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Luna Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 42 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NV, NY, IL.
Luna Foundation has distributed a total of $345K across 42 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $8K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $30K.
Luna Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals. The awards are limited to those purposes which are charitable within the meaning of section 501(c)3. However, the awards will be granted to the applicants only in the judgement and discretion of the trustees of the foundation based upon the preceding guidelines.
Luna Foundation is headquartered in LAS VEGAS, NV. While based in NV, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renata R Micatrotto | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Justin Dm Micatrotto | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$103K
Total Assets
$2.6M
Fair Market Value
$2.6M
Net Worth
$2.6M
Grants Paid
$91K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$49K
Distribution Amount
$119K
Total: $2.5M
Total Grants
42
Total Giving
$345K
Average Grant
$8K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement Of Southern NevadaTO INSPIRE AND PREPARE YOUNG PEOPLE TO SUCCEED IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY | Las Vegas, NV | $30K | 2022 |
| Jdrf Desert West ChapterTO FIND BETTER TREATMENTS, PREVENTIONS AND ULTIMATELY A CURE FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES AND ITS COMPLICATIONS. | New York, NY | $21K | 2022 |
| The Moonridge FoundationEMPOWER FUNDERS TO ACHIEVE EFFECTIVE PHILANTHROPY IN THE US AND ABROAD | Las Vegas, NV | $14K | 2022 |
| Born This Way FoundationHELP ELIMINATE THE STIGMA SURROUNDING MENTAL HEALTH | New York, NY | $12K | 2022 |
| Goodie Two ShoesPROVIDE DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND CHILDREN IN CRISIS WITH SHOES SOCKS AND OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS. | Las Vegas, NV | $10K | 2022 |
| Las Vegas Catholic WorkerSERVING THE POOR AND HOMELESS SINCE 1986 | Las Vegas, NV | $8K | 2022 |
| The Alexander Dawson SchoolTO SUPPORT THE ALEXANDER DAWSON SCHOOL | Las Vegas, NV | $5K | 2022 |
| The Just One ProjectTO MOBILIZE VOLUNTEERS TO BUILD STRONGER AND HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES | Las Vegas, NV | $5K | 2022 |
| Ronald Mcdonald HouseHELPING FAMILIES FEEL AT HOME - EVEN WHEN THEY CAN'T BE | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2022 |
| Candlelighters - Childhood Cancer FoundationTO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES | Las Vegas, NV | $3K | 2022 |
| The Composers ShowcaseSUPPORT PROFESSIONAL AND ASPIRING COMPOSERS AND SONGWRITERS. | Las Vegas, NV | $3K | 2022 |
| International Rescue CommitteeHELP PEOPLE WHOSE LIVES AND LIVELIHOODS ARE SHATTERED BY CONFLICT AND DISASTER. | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Heifer InternationalHELP ERADICATE POVERTY AND HUNGER THROUGH SUSTAINABLE, VALUES-BASED HOLISTIC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | Little Rock, AR | $2K | 2022 |
| Canam Hockey Group TeamINSTILL LOVE OF HOCKEY | Williams Bay, WI | $1K | 2022 |
| Hip Hop Public HealthBUILDING HEALTH EQUITY THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF MUSIC, ART, CULTURE, AND SCIENCE | New York, NY | $700 | 2022 |
| The Leukemia And Lymphoma SocietySUPPORT THE CURE FOR LEUKEMIA, LYMPHOMA, HODGKIN'S DISEASE AND MYELOMA | Rye Brook, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Moonridge Group LlcCREATE A MORE VIBRANT AND CONNECTED COMMUNITY | Las Vegas, NV | $500 | 2022 |
| Unlv FoundationTO SUPPORT THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS | Las Vegas, NV | $25K | 2020 |
| Jdrf - West ChapterTO FIND BETTER TREATMENTS, PREVENTIONS AND ULTIMATELY A CURE FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES AND ITS COMPLICATIONS. | New York, NV | $14K | 2020 |
| United Way Of Southern NevadaTO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL | Reno, NV | $10K | 2020 |
| The Public Education Ccsd Technology FundTO HELP RAISE MONEY TO CONECT STUDENTS WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE BE LEFT BEHIND AS A RESULT OF COVID-19 | Las Vegas, NV | $5K | 2020 |