Luckens-McAdams Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Luckens-McAdams Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $10,909 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,511. 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$10,909
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,511
- Assets$125,282
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2024 was up from $200 the year before.
90% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2,900 | 9 | $107,831 |
| 2023 | $200 | 1 | $133,316 |
| 2024 | $10,909 | 11 | $125,282 |
How to apply
Luckens-McAdams 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 Luckens-McAdams Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $12,961 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PBS-KEET Public Television | General | $5,511 |
| Blue Lake Museum Society | General | $1,750 |
| Northern Humboldt Unified HS Distri | General | $1,600 |
| Food for People Inc | General | $1,500 |
| Cal Forest Conservation Foundation | Outreach Material | $1,000 |
| McAdams Cemetery Assoc | General | $1,000 |
| Humboldt Co Animal Shelter | General | $600 |
| Northcoast Regional Land Trust | General | $400 |
| PBS-KEET Public Television | General | $200 |
| Humboldt Community Breast Health Pr | General | $200 |
| Humboldt Senior Resource Center | General | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Ethan A Luckens
- Diana Claire McAdams
- Bennet J Luckens
Questions people ask
Does Luckens-McAdams Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Luckens-McAdams Foundation give?
$10,909 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Luckens-McAdams Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ethan A Luckens (Director), Diana Claire McAdams (Director) and Bennet J Luckens (Director).
What does Luckens-McAdams Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.