The Henry Luce Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Henry Luce Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $57.6 million in 652 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.3 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$57.6 million
- Number of grants652
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.3 million
- Assets$1.1 billion
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $48.0 million the year before.
52% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $48.0 million | 585 | $1.1 billion |
| 2024 | $57.6 million | 652 | $1.1 billion |
How to apply
| Contact | Online Portal 41 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 489-7700, grants@hluce.org |
| What to submit | All inquiries and proposals must be submitted through our on-line portal. |
| Restrictions | SEE Supplemental Information |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Henry Luce Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 46 states, the most to New York. It also paid $1.9 million in 19 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 193 | $9.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 66 | $6.8 million |
| California | 50 | $5.5 million |
| Colorado | 17 | $3.5 million |
| Massachusetts | 51 | $2.6 million |
| Indiana | 8 | $1.0 million |
| Texas | 15 | $1.0 million |
| Maine | 7 | $1.0 million |
| Pennsylvania | 20 | $1.0 million |
| Maryland | 8 | $944,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Council of Learned Societies | Support for academic fellowships | $1.3 million |
| First Nations Development Institute | Support for fellowships | $750,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute | Support for fellowships | $550,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute | Support for fellowships | $500,000 |
| Colby College | Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program | $458,200 |
| Creighton University | Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program | $458,200 |
| Fordham University | Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program | $458,200 |
| Georgetown University | Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program | $458,200 |
| Marymount University | Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program | $458,200 |
| Mount Holyoke College | Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program | $458,200 |
| Santa Clara University | Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program | $458,200 |
| Seton Hall University | Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program | $458,200 |
| St Johns University | Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program | $458,200 |
| Trinity Washington University | Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program | $458,200 |
| University of Notre Dame | Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program | $458,200 |
| Villanova Preparatory School | Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program | $458,200 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Support for academic research | $450,000 |
| American Council of Learned Societies | Support for PhD dissertation fellowships | $406,668 |
| Morgan State University | Support for research networks and public programs | $400,000 |
| National Museum of American History Smithsonian Institution | Support for convening and related publication | $400,000 |
| University of California Berkeley | Support for research network | $400,000 |
| The Stimson Center | Support for policy research and workshops | $350,000 |
| East-West Center | Support for academic research | $315,000 |
| AAPI Civic Engagement Fund | Support for civic engagement | $300,000 |
| First Nations Development Institute | Fellowship support | $300,000 |
| National Museum of American History Smithsonian Institution | Support for convening and publication | $300,000 |
| Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI) | Support for research fellows | $300,000 |
| Amalgamated Foundation | Support for advocacy of higher education | $250,000 |
| Burke Museum | Support for preservation of an art collection | $250,000 |
| Leslie-Lohman Museum of Art | Support for an art exhibition | $250,000 |
| Native American Rights Fund | Support for a museum | $250,000 |
| Portland Art Museum | Support for an art exhibition | $250,000 |
| Texas Tribune | Support for an educational series on Texas history | $250,000 |
| Smithsonian American Art Museum | Support for gallery improvements and installation of artwork | $225,000 |
| American Historical Association | Support for the preservation of history | $200,000 |
| Anchorage Museum | Support for an art exhibition | $200,000 |
| Association of Tribal Archives Libraries and Museums | Support for a museum | $200,000 |
| Center for Southeast Asia Studies University of California Berkeley | Support for academic research | $200,000 |
| Clemson University Foundation | Support for a Clare Boothe Luce STEM professorship | $200,000 |
| Columbia University | Support for post doc fellowship and convenings | $200,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Terrence B Adamson
- Dr Elizabeth Broun
- Sean T Buffington
- Dr Mary Brown Bullock
- Margaret Boles Fitzgerald
- Dr Claire L Gaudiani
- Dr John J Hamre
- Dr Kenneth T Jackson
- Dr Debra S Knopman
- Thomas L Pulling
- Dr Mariko Silver
- Dr Joanne Berger- Sweeney
- Dr Pauline Yu
- Brian F Murphy
- Sewell Chan
Questions people ask
Does The Henry Luce Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Henry Luce Foundation Inc give?
$57.6 million in tax year 2024, across 652 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Henry Luce Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Terrence B Adamson (Co-Chair & Director), Dr Elizabeth Broun (Director), Sean T Buffington (Vice President, Interim President as of 9/15/2024) and Dr Mary Brown Bullock (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Henry Luce Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and science and research.