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Valerie Ann Luff Foundation is a private trust based in WILTON, CT. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Gerald M Luff. It holds total assets of $424K. Annual income is reported at $164K. Total assets have decreased from $1M in 2011 to $471K 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 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut, New York and California. According to available records, Valerie Ann Luff Foundation has made 39 grants totaling $357K, with a median grant of $6K. Annual giving has grown from $38K in 2021 to $90K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $148K distributed across 14 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $48K, with an average award of $9K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Connecticut, New York, Illinois, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 7 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.
Valerie Ann Luff Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 39 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CT, NY, IL.
Valerie Ann Luff Foundation has distributed a total of $357K across 39 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $9K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $48K.
Valerie Ann Luff Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Valerie Ann Luff Foundation is headquartered in WILTON, CT. While based in CT, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelleen L Weldon | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Gerald Luff | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$104K
Total Assets
$471K
Fair Market Value
$1M
Net Worth
$471K
Grants Paid
$90K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$25K
Distribution Amount
$49K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
39
Total Giving
$357K
Average Grant
$9K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Catherine Center For Special NeedsGENERAL SUPPORT | Fairfield, CT | $28K | 2024 |
| Order Of Malta - American AssocGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $16K | 2024 |
| Our Lady'S PilgramageGENERAL SUPPORT | New Canaan, CT | $11K | 2024 |
| Order Of Malta - Pilgrimage FundGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $11K | 2024 |
| Veritas Catholic NetworkGENERAL SUPPORT | Georgetown, CT | $10K | 2024 |
| Malta House IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Norwalk, CT | $6K | 2024 |
| Catholic Charities - Thomas Merton CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Bridgeport, CT | $2K | 2024 |
| St Aloysius ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | New Canaan, CT | $2K | 2024 |
| Shephards IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Fairfield, CT | $2K | 2024 |
| Blessed Sacrament ChurachGENERAL SUPPORT | Bridgeport, CT | $1K | 2024 |
| New Covenant CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Stamford, CT | $1K | 2024 |
| Foundations In EducationGENERAL SUPPORT | Bridgeport, CT | $3K | 2023 |
| One World SurgeryGENERAL SUPPORT | Deerfield, IL | $3K | 2023 |
| Veritas Catholic RadioGENERAL SUPPORT | Georgetown, CT | $10K | 2022 |
| St Ann'S ClubGENERAL SUPPORT | Norwalk, CT | $2K | 2022 |
| Veritas Cathoic RadioGENERAL SUPPORT | Georgetown, CT | $5K | 2021 |
| Casa (Court Appointed Special Advocates)GENERAL SUPPORT | Concord, CA | $3K | 2021 |
| Malta HouseGENERAL SUPPORT | Norwalk, CT | $1K | 2021 |
| Blessed Sacrament ChurchGENERAL SUPPORT | Bridgeport, CT | $1K | 2021 |
| Sisters Of The Precious Blood Of JesusGENERAL SUPPORT | Watertown, NY | $1K | 2021 |