Lucy Foundation
Accepts applications
Lucy Foundation is a private foundation in Madison, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $69,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$69,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $62,500 the year before.
14% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $62,500 | 21 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $69,500 | 21 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Eldon Scott 70 Little Plains Road, South Hampton, NY 11968 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (917) 502-2855 |
| What to submit | Letter to foundation with 501(c)(3) determination letter |
What Lucy Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 9 | $30,500 |
| New York | 3 | $19,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colgate University | General support | $15,000 |
| South Kent School | General support | $10,000 |
| Marvelwood School | General support | $5,000 |
| Edible Schoolyard | General support | $3,000 |
| Last Prisoner Project | General support | $3,000 |
| Madison Historical Society | General support | $3,000 |
| Scranton Library | General support | $3,000 |
| The Country School | General support | $2,500 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital | General support | $2,500 |
| Billion Oyster Project | General support | $2,000 |
| Cape Eleuthera Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Food Education Fund | General support | $2,000 |
| Madison Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Maine Island Trail Association | General support | $2,000 |
| Neighbor to Neighbor | General support | $2,000 |
| NST Network Abortion | General support | $2,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium | General support | $2,000 |
| The Jed Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Threshold Community Program | General support | $2,000 |
| Usic | General support | $2,000 |
| Yale University | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Eldon Scott
- Lucy E Scott
- Alexandra Scott
Questions people ask
Does Lucy Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lucy Foundation give?
$69,500 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Lucy Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Eldon Scott (President), Lucy E Scott (Vice President/Secretary) and Alexandra Scott (Treasurer).
What does Lucy Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.