Luke Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Luke Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. In tax year 2024 it gave $242,750 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $70,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$242,750
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $168,200 the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $168,200 | 22 | $5.1 million |
| 2024 | $242,750 | 24 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Luke 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 Luke Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 20 | $191,750 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women and Infants Hospital | Operating | $70,000 |
| Blackstone Valley Tourism Council | Operating | $33,100 |
| International Leadership Foundation | Operating | $25,000 |
| Honolulu Harvest Chinese Christian Alliance Church | Operating | $20,000 |
| Ri Assoc of Chinese Americans | Operating | $15,400 |
| City of Central Falls | Operating | $10,000 |
| Samaritans Ri | Operating | $6,000 |
| Elisha Project | Operating | $6,000 |
| Chinese Folkart Workshop | Operating | $5,000 |
| Pawtucket Holiday Basket | Operating | $5,000 |
| William E Tolman High School | Operating | $4,000 |
| Shea High School | Operating | $4,000 |
| Blackstone Academy | Operating | $4,000 |
| Central Falls High School | Operating | $4,000 |
| Cumberland High School | Operating | $4,000 |
| William M Davies Tech High School | Operating | $4,000 |
| Blackstone Valley Prep High School | Operating | $4,000 |
| Beacon Charter High School | Operating | $4,000 |
| Woonsocket High School | Operating | $4,000 |
| Jacqueline T Walsh High School | Operating | $4,000 |
| Lincoln High School | Operating | $4,000 |
| Columbian American Cultural Soc | Operating | $2,000 |
| On Leong Merchants Assn | Operating | $1,000 |
| Rihof | Operating | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Chiu Yip
- Tze Ping NG
- Robert Billington
- Shirley Wu
Questions people ask
Does Luke Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Luke Charitable Foundation give?
$242,750 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Luke Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Chiu Yip (Trustee), Tze Ping NG (Trustee), Robert Billington (Trustee) and Shirley Wu (Trustee).
What does Luke Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.