Charities United States Advocacy & Civil Rights Michael and Karyn Lutz Family Foundation
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Michael and Karyn Lutz Family Foundation

Advocacy & Civil Rights Northbrook, IL EIN 270935543 · IRS
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
57/100 · methodology

About Michael and Karyn Lutz Family Foundation

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Headquarters
Northbrook, IL
Foundation type
Private non-operating foundation
NTEE code
T22
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2012

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T22

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 57
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Michael and Karyn Lutz Family Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Northbrook, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 270935543. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 89/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue.

Michael and Karyn Lutz Family Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 57 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 89/100.

Michael and Karyn Lutz Family Foundation is located in Northbrook, IL, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Michael and Karyn Lutz Family Foundation has $4M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Michael and Karyn Lutz Family Foundation is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. It has $4M in annual revenue.

Michael and Karyn Lutz Family Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Michael and Karyn Lutz Family Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Michael and Karyn Lutz Family Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $4M is comparable to the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Michael and Karyn Lutz Family Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Michael and Karyn Lutz Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 270935543, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

KA
Karyn Lutz
Co-Trustee

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Karyn L•••
Co-Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$4.2M revenue
FY2024
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$0.4M revenue
FY2023
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$0.7M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.6M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Michael and Karyn Lutz Family Foundation This page 57 $4.2 million -
Florida is for Veterans Inc 89 $3.0 million -
Northern Michigan Childrens Assessment Center 89 $2.0 million -
Wapakoneta Area Community Foundation 89 $2.8 million -
Hebrew Free Loan Association of San Francisco 89 $3.4 million -
Heritage Christian School 89 $1.0 million -
Cape Fear Clinic Inc 89 $2.1 million -
United Way of West Tennessee Inc 89 $4.9 million -
Community Transportation Association of America 89 $9.2 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
55%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Michael and Karyn Lutz Family Foundation

What is Michael and Karyn Lutz Family Foundation?
Michael and Karyn Lutz Family Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights private non-operating foundation based in Northbrook, United States.
Who leads Michael and Karyn Lutz Family Foundation?
Karyn Lutz serves as Co-Trustee.
Where is Michael and Karyn Lutz Family Foundation located?
Headquartered in Northbrook, United States.
What is Michael and Karyn Lutz Family Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M.
Is Michael and Karyn Lutz Family Foundation trustworthy?
Michael and Karyn Lutz Family Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 57 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Michael and Karyn Lutz Family Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 270935543.