Lawrence L Lucas Foundation
Accepts applications
Lawrence L Lucas Foundation is a private foundation in Orlando, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $73,100 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 and the largest $41,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$73,100
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$41,000
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $61,600 the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $66,600 | 10 | $1.5 million |
| 2023 | $59,100 | 9 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $61,600 | 9 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $73,100 | 10 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Karen Whetzel P O Box 541, Mt Jackson, VA 22842 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (540) 459-6707 |
| What to submit | Student loan application |
| Restrictions | High school senior attending school in shenandoah county, Virginia. Can also make grants for charitable or civic purposes in the mount jackson, va area. Forward requests to the lucas foundation. |
What Lawrence L Lucas Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 9 | $68,100 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Community Foundation | General operating | $41,000 |
| Mt Jackson Rescue and Fire Dept Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Shenpaco Industries Inc | General operating | $5,500 |
| Search Inc | General operating | $5,000 |
| Open Door Food Pantry | General operating | $3,000 |
| Town of Mt Jackson | General operating | $2,500 |
| Shenandoah Memorial Hospital Fdn | General operating | $2,000 |
| Mt Jackson Museum | General operating | $2,000 |
| Shenandoah Education Foundation | General operating | $1,500 |
| Mount Jackson Rescue Squad | General operating | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Triust Bank
- Michael C Jones
- Mark Johnson
- Douglas O Estep
- Jeffrey Sonafelt
- Karen S Whetzel
Questions people ask
Does Lawrence L Lucas Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lawrence L Lucas Foundation give?
$73,100 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Lawrence L Lucas Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Triust Bank (Trustee), Michael C Jones (Trustee), Mark Johnson (Trustee) and Douglas O Estep (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Lawrence L Lucas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development.