Stephen C Luce Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stephen C Luce Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $671,032 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $16,105 and the largest $178,941. 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$671,032
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$16,105
- Largest grant$178,941
- Assets$13.5 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $529,054 the year before.
8% 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 | $427,430 | 12 | $11.4 million |
| 2024 | $529,054 | 12 | $12.1 million |
| 2025 | $671,032 | 12 | $13.5 million |
How to apply
Stephen C Luce 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 Stephen C Luce Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 12 | $671,032 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital | Unrestricted general | $178,941 |
| Masonic Education Charity Trust | Unrestricted general | $178,941 |
| Vineyard Haven Pub Library Ttees | Unrestricted general | $178,941 |
| Trustees of Christ Methodist Church | Unrestricted general | $16,105 |
| St Augustine's Parish Tisbury | Unrestricted general | $16,105 |
| Ttees of Grace Episcopal Church | Unrestricted general | $16,105 |
| Unitarian Universalist Society | Unrestricted general | $16,105 |
| Christian Science Society | Unrestricted general | $16,105 |
| Trustees of First Baptist Church | Unrestricted general | $16,105 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center | Unrestricted general | $16,105 |
| Boston Seaman's Friend Soc Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,737 |
| Demolay Foundation of Massachusetts | Unrestricted general | $10,737 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
Questions people ask
Does Stephen C Luce Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stephen C Luce Foundation give?
$671,032 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $16,105.
Who runs Stephen C Luce Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee).
What does Stephen C Luce Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.