Lucian Caste Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lucian Caste Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $581,500 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $160,000 and the largest $231,500. 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$581,500
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$160,000
- Largest grant$231,500
- Assets$14.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $580,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $550,500 | 3 | $13.3 million |
| 2024 | $580,000 | 4 | $13.7 million |
| 2025 | $581,500 | 4 | $14.4 million |
How to apply
Lucian Caste Charitable 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 Lucian Caste Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $231,500 |
| New York | 1 | $230,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $90,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University | To fund student scholarship program | $231,500 |
| The Foundation for City College Inc | To fund student scholarship program | $230,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | To fund student scholarship program | $90,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | To fund student scholarship program | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Cicely Caste McCreight
- James L McCreight
- Emmitt O'Boyle
Questions people ask
Does Lucian Caste Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lucian Caste Charitable Foundation give?
$581,500 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $160,000.
Who runs Lucian Caste Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Cicely Caste McCreight (President/Chair), James L McCreight (Vice President) and Emmitt O'Boyle (Secretary).
What does Lucian Caste Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.