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MJ de Lucia Foundation

Preselected recipients only New York, New York · EIN 133794509

MJ de Lucia Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $92,310 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $69,560 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$37,16018$2.0 million
2024$69,56015$2.2 million
2025$92,31017$2.4 million

How to apply

MJ de Lucia 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What MJ de Lucia Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Massachusetts.

StateGrantsAmount
Massachusetts2$45,000
New York8$31,450
Missouri3$9,500
Arkansas1$5,000
District of Columbia2$860
New Jersey1$500

Grants paid in 2025

All 17 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
S31DF
Cambridge, MA
To build inclusive market systems to benefit poor and disadvantaged communities in developing countries.$40,000
Alsacst Jude Childrens
New York, NY
General grant$20,000
Unity
Unity Village, MO
Humanitarian$7,500
Doctors With Out Borders
New York, NY
To protect human rights globally$5,000
Heifer International
Little Rock, AR
A global non profit working to eradicate poverty and hunger through sustainable values based holistic community development$5,000
Partners in Health
Boston, MA
To provide a preferential option for the poor uin health care.$5,000
Central Park Conservancy
New York, NY
To preserve and celebrate central park as a sancuary from the pace and pressures of city life, enhancing the enjoyment and wellbeing of all.$2,750
Leukemia & Lymphoma
Rye Brook, NY
Commited to providing healthcare needs in this disease$1,500
DMP Cares
Springfield, MO
General support$1,000
Veterans of Foriegn Wars
Kansas City, MO
To foster camaraderie among united states veterans of overseas conflicts.$1,000
Visiting Nurse Services of New York
New York, NY
Commited to providing healthcare needs to new yorkers$1,000
Project Hope
Jamaica, NY
Humanitarian and community based organization, that offers a wide range of services to the poor, low income communities.$500
Manhattan Institute
New York, NY
Genral grant.$500
USA for Unhcr
Washington, DC
Helps and protects refugees and people displaced by violence, conflict and persecution.$500
Arthritis Foundation
Iselin, NJ
Research in finding a cure for arthritis.$500
Women for Women
Washington, DC
Programs to help women$360
American Parkinson
Staten Island, NY
To provide outstanding patient services and educational programs, elevate public awareness about the disease and support research designed to unlock the mysteries of parkinson disease and ultimately put an end to this disease.$200

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does MJ de Lucia Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does MJ de Lucia Foundation give?

$92,310 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs MJ de Lucia Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Marie J de Lucia (Pres and Treas.).

What does MJ de Lucia Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international, environment and conservation and health.

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