Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about Luena Foundation? Read through our frequently asked questions below or contact us to find out more.
General Questions
On October 28, 2019, we received our federal designation letter and were granted 501(c)(3) status by the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS). We are a fully registered non-profit charity organization in the United States of America and our EIN (Federal Employer ID No) is 83-3302256.
Luena Foundation is committed to helping kids in need all over the world. Our bylaws state that our purpose is to raise funds for charitable and educational projects in developing countries and distribute funds, materials and supplies to institutions in such countries in an effort to provide education, health services and charitable assistance to impoverished children. Candidates for grants must undergo an evaluation by members of the Foundation, after which our Board of Directors will hold a vote.
Since our inception, Luena Foundation has incurred ZERO administrative costs. That said, all charities must incur reasonable expenses to raise donations and provide proper oversight of their activities. In our case, The Luena Foundation DOES NOT pay any salaries whatsoever, and is entirely powered by volunteers. In the future, it may allocate some funds towards accounting services, banking fees, and government filing fees, all of which will be transparent in our annual filing. All that said, the founders continue to remain committed to absorbing the majority of all administrative costs.
No. All directors and staff members are volunteers. Despite the commitment that is required, we donate our time and energy because we are committed to our mission, steered by our core values, and inspired by Luena’s legacy of love.
Our main sources of income are from: A) a yearly endowment from our founders, Ryan and Emily Rauch; B) gifts and donations from our associates and the public, and C) third-party solidarity fundraisers.
Luena Foundation does not currently receive any government funding.
Yes. We publish our financial reports here.
Absolutely not! Luena Foundation respects the rights and privacy of its donors. Any personal information that you provide is used exclusively to process your donation, maintain records of all contributions and to keep you informed of the latest news and fundraising initiatives. And you can opt out of communications at any time. You can subscribe to our newsletter here.
We are a very small organization and we ask that any grant-related questions are sent to us via email here.
For general inquiries, problems or feedback, including those related to donation matters, please send us an email here.
From the USA, you can contact us here: +1 330 536 3539
From outside the USA, You can contact us here: +34 638 457 808
Donation-related Questions
Luena Foundation is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization (EIN 83-3302256) and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We’ll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.
Unless you specify which project(s) you wish the money to go to, Luena Foundation will allocate your donation in our general fund. We do not use any portion of your donation to cover our operational expenses.
Absolutely. You can make a one-time or a recurring donation with any credit card on our donation page through our Stripe e-payment processor. If you have a PayPal account, that works as well.
Sure! Here’s some information that should help you do that:
Domestic Wires Wire Routing Transit Number (RBN/ATA): 121000248
International Wires SWIFT/BIC Code: WFBIUS6S
Bank Name and Address: Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 420 Montgomery Street San Francisco, California 94104
Beneficiary Account Number: 5870806675
Beneficiary Name: LUENA FOUNDATION
Absolutely not! Luena Foundation respects the rights and privacy of its donors. Any personal information that you provide is used exclusively to process your donation, maintain records of all contributions and to keep you informed of the latest news and fundraising initiatives. And you can opt out of communications at any time. You can subscribe to our newsletter here.
We are a very small organization and we ask that any grant-related questions are sent to us via email here.
For general inquiries, problems or feedback, including those related to donation matters, please send us an email here.
From the USA, you can contact us here: +1 330 536 3539
From outside the USA, You can contact us here: +34 638 457 808
Grant-related Questions
Luena Foundation is committed to helping kids in need all over the world. Our bylaws state that our purpose is to raise funds for charitable and educational projects in developing countries and distribute funds, materials and supplies to institutions in such countries in an effort to provide education, health services and charitable assistance to impoverished children. Candidates for grants must undergo an evaluation by members of the Foundation, after which our Board of Directors will hold a vote.
If your organization would like to apply for funding please send an email here and a representative from Luena Foundation will get in touch with you. Please provide details of your organization and how a donation from us will directly impact children in need. After an initial conference call, we will send you a grant application where you can describe your organization and/or project in greater detail.
Luena Foundation does not currently make grants to individuals on account of the inherent complications that could impede our due diligence process. We prefer to donate to CBOs (community-based organizations) whose objectives align with our focus areas and have undergone our formal investigation process.
Luena Foundation does not fund efforts to support or oppose candidates for public office. We do not fund evangelism or proselytizing, or programs that require adherence and/or conversion to religious doctrine. We do not in any way fund organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, or sexual orientation; or groups that support violent activities or violate criminal law. Luena Foundation does not fund projects where the Founders or members of the Board of Directors have a personal financial interest.
We are a very small organization and we ask that any grant-related questions are sent to us via email here.
For general inquiries, problems or feedback, including those related to donation matters, please send us an email here.
From the USA, you can contact us here: +1 330 536 3539
From outside the USA, You can contact us here: +34 638 457 808