Robert & Maureen Lucas Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert & Maureen Lucas Family Foundation is a private foundation in La Canada, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $63,652 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$63,652
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $87,802 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $53,576 | 20 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $87,802 | 22 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $63,652 | 20 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Robert & Maureen Lucas Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Robert & Maureen Lucas Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 17 | $62,120 |
| Maryland | 1 | $600 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
| Washington | 1 | $432 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Door of Hope | General fund | $10,000 |
| Door of Hope | Eaton fire housing assitance | $10,000 |
| La Canada Presbyterian Church | General fund | $10,000 |
| Path | Taste of home festival | $10,000 |
| Bridges | General fund | $5,000 |
| La Canada Flintridge Educational Foundation | General fund | $3,000 |
| Bridges | Mustard seed ministries | $2,700 |
| Aapi Women Lead | General fund | $2,500 |
| La Canada Presbyterian Church | Christmas market | $2,500 |
| Immigrant Defenders Law Center | General fund | $1,500 |
| Vibra Voce | General fund | $1,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General fund | $600 |
| Greenpeace USA | General fund | $600 |
| KCRW | General fund | $600 |
| KKJZ | General fund | $600 |
| Kusc | General fund | $600 |
| PBS Socal | General fund | $600 |
| Charity Navigator | General fund | $500 |
| World Vision | General fund | $432 |
| Southern California Public Radio | General fund | $420 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Lucas
- Maureen Lucas
Questions people ask
Does Robert & Maureen Lucas Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert & Maureen Lucas Family Foundation give?
$63,652 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Robert & Maureen Lucas Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Lucas (President) and Maureen Lucas (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does Robert & Maureen Lucas Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and arts and culture.