The Luling Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 74-1143102
Foundation Overview
Based in Luling, TX, The Luling Foundation has awarded 185 grants totaling $204,250 to organizations in Texas. Individual grants range from $50 to $15,000, with a median award of $1,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
24 of 24 recipients (100%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.
Geographic Focus
100% of all grants are concentrated in Texas, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Texas, funding concentrates in Lockhart (20%), Seguin (19%), Gonzales (17%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 5% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Dual focus on education (60%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Luling Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Anderson | $2,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Kayle Lott | $2,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Brooklyn Wiley | $2,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Skylar Dredla | $2,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Miguel Hernandez | $2,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Mauren Knesek | $2,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Hannah Wheeler | $2,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Alex Brown | $1,000 | Shiner, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Cree Stowers | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Taylor Dredla | $1,000 | Dale, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Haley Karlik | $1,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Skylar Samuelson | $1,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Luke Anderson | $2,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Kayle Lott | $2,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Brooklyn Wiley | $2,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Skylar Dredla | $2,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Miguel Hernandez | $2,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Mauren Knesek | $2,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Hannah Wheeler | $2,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Alex Brown | $1,000 | Shiner, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Cree Stowers | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Taylor Dredla | $1,000 | Dale, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Haley Karlik | $1,000 | San Marcos, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Skylar Samuelson | $1,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2024 |
| Emilie Janicek | $1,000 | Smiley, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Halle Lanham Scheib | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Juliana Castillo | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Jw Lane | $1,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Kaitlyn Louk | $1,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Kyla Jae Beck | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Nathaniel Lucas | $1,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Cooper Labuhn | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Savay Sexton | $1,000 | Cost, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Madison Niles | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Kadie Erwin | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Emily Pendergrass | $1,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Laney Osborne | $1,000 | Marion, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Bethany Haynes | $1,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Carson Royall | $2,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Emilie Janicek | $1,000 | Smiley, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Halle Lanham Scheib | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Juliana Castillo | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Jw Lane | $1,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Kaitlyn Louk | $1,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Kyla Jae Beck | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Nathaniel Lucas | $1,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Cooper Labuhn | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Savay Sexton | $1,000 | Cost, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Madison Niles | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Kadie Erwin | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Emily Pendergrass | $1,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Laney Osborne | $1,000 | Marion, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Bethany Haynes | $1,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Carson Royall | $2,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2023 |
| Janae Braune | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Allison Edwards | $1,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Haley Hoffman | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Brent Engelke | $1,000 | Kingsbury, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Kelli Soefje | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Peyton Ruddock | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Ermilie Janicek | $1,000 | Smiley, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Madison Nickells | $1,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Peyton Brown | $1,000 | Shiner, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Juliana Castillo | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Halle Gauham-scheib | $1,000 | Seguine, TX, US | Scholarhip | 2022 |
| Kaitlyn Louk | $1,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Kyla Jae Beck | $1,000 | Seguine, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Tyrik Bulter | $1,000 | Schertz, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Nathan Lucas | $1,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Janae Braune | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Allison Edwards | $1,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Haley Hoffman | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Brent Engelke | $1,000 | Kingsbury, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Kelli Soefje | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Peyton Ruddock | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Ermilie Janicek | $1,000 | Smiley, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Madison Nickells | $1,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Peyton Brown | $1,000 | Shiner, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Juliana Castillo | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Halle Gauham-scheib | $1,000 | Seguine, TX, US | Scholarhip | 2022 |
| Kaitlyn Louk | $1,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Kyla Jae Beck | $1,000 | Seguine, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Tyrik Bulter | $1,000 | Schertz, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Nathan Lucas | $1,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Janae Braune | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Allison Edwards | $1,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Haley Hoffman | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Brent Engelke | $1,000 | Kingsbury, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Kelli Soefje | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Peyton Ruddock | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Ermilie Janicek | $1,000 | Smiley, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Madison Nickells | $1,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Peyton Brown | $1,000 | Shiner, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Juliana Castillo | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Halle Gauham-scheib | $1,000 | Seguine, TX, US | Scholarhip | 2022 |
| Kaitlyn Louk | $1,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Kyla Jae Beck | $1,000 | Seguine, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Tyrik Bulter | $1,000 | Schertz, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Nathan Lucas | $1,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2022 |
| Mackenzie Hodges | $1,000 | New Braunfels, TX, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Frank Benes | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Karson Kelso | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Mary Jenna Lloyd | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Emily Rivera | $1,000 | Dale, TX, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Madison Stamport | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Haden Lipscomb | $1,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Marissa Herrera | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Janae Braune | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Kross Konley | $1,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Allison Edwards | $1,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Haley Hoffman | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Madison Holmes | $1,000 | Nixon, TX, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Clayton Royall | $1,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Brent Engelke | $1,000 | Kingsbury, TX, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Kelli Soefje | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2021 |
| Caldwell County Fcs Program Fund | $400 | Lockhart, TX, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Caldwell 4-h Council | $200 | Lockhart, TX, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Caldwell County Demonstration Fund | $400 | Lockhart, TX, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Gonzales County 4-h Adult Leaders | $1,000 | Gonales, TX, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Guadalupe County 4-h | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Contribution | 2021 |
| Taylor Maberry | $1,000 | Marion, TX, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Ashlea Frederick | $500 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Shelby A Mercer | $500 | Kingsbury, TX, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Megan Rogers | $1,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Nicole Bittner | $1,000 | Dale, TX, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Kyndall Andrews | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Bailey Blair | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Madison Stamport | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Emily Rivera | $1,000 | Dale, TX, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Mary Jenna Lloyd | $1,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Karson Kelso | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Mackenzie Hodges | $1,000 | New Braunfels, TX, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Frank Harrison Benes | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Jose Amparo Reyes Jr | $1,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Zachary Mcculloch | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Brady Oakes | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Taylor Casey | $1,000 | Kingsbury, TX, US | Scholarship | 2020 |
| Gonzales County 4-h Adult Leaders | $1,000 | Gonales, TX, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Caldwell County Fcs Program Fund | $200 | Lockhart, TX, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Caldwell 4-h Council | $600 | Lockhart, TX, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Caldwell County Demonstration Fund | $200 | Lockhart, TX, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Guadalupe County 4-h | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Contribution | 2020 |
| Morgan Mason | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Paige Glass | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Mckade Krenz | $1,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Morgan Kunde | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Madison Rodgers | $1,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Lucas Haskins | $1,000 | Kingsbury, TX, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Elijah Moss | $1,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Makayla Dailey | $1,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Lynnse Caraway | $1,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Brock Andrews | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Ke'shaya Monique Moore | $1,000 | Waelder, TX, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Scott Heller | $1,000 | Kingsbury, TX, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Chelsea Sestak | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Cullen Eppright | $1,000 | Cost, TX, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Nicholas Fulbright | $1,000 | Schertz, TX, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Keaton Glass | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Rita Cole | $1,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Scholarship | 2018 |
| Caldwell County A&m Club | $50 | Lockhart, TX, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Lockhart 4-h Club | $1,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Texas A&m Agrilife Extension | $15,000 | College Station, TX, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Evangelist Lutheran Church | $150 | Lockhart, TX, US | Contribution | 2018 |
| Erin Bittner | $1,000 | Dale, TX, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Morgan Mason | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Marcos Rivas | $1,000 | Prairie Lee, TX, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Paige Glass | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Molly Smith | $1,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Mckade Krenz | $1,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Morgan Kunde | $1,000 | Seguin, TX, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Madison Rodgers | $1,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Lucas Haskins | $1,000 | Kingsbury, TX, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Colton Aleman | $1,000 | Luling, TX, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| James Koehler | $1,000 | Smiley, TX, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Jordan Mendez | $1,000 | Marion, TX, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Clayton Wilkerson | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Reagan Langemeier | $1,000 | Marion, TX, US | Scholarship | 2017 |
| Caldwell County A&m Club | $50 | Lockhart, TX, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Lockhart 4-h Club | $1,000 | Lockhart, TX, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Texas Ag Education & Heritage | $500 | Seguin, TX, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Caldwell County Farm Bureau | $500 | Lockhart, TX, US | Ag Education Subsidy | 2017 |
| Fcs Program Fund | $250 | Lockhart, TX, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Caldwell 4-h Council | $650 | Lockhart, TX, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Caldwell County Demonstration Fund | $100 | Lockhart, TX, US | Contribution | 2017 |
| Gonzales County 4-h Leaders Assn | $1,000 | Gonzales, TX, US | Contribution | 2017 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 74-1143102 |
| Website | http://www.lulingfoundation.org |
| Address | 523 S MULBERRY AVE Luling, TX 78648-2940 |
Key People (9)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Luling Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Office Mgr | Bonnie Dredla |
|---|---|
| Manager | Michael Kuck |
| Dir. At Larg | John Windwehen |
| Director | Gary Dickenson |
| Director | Mitchell Hardcastle |
Forms 990-PF
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