Private foundation · EIN 25-1877689 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lucian Caste Charitable Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 4 grants paid, $582K total, median $160K. 25% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$582K
Median grant
$160K
Stays in PA
25%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2025

4 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
California Polytechnic State UniversitySan Luis Obispo, CATo fund student scholarship program$232K
The Foundation for City College IncNew York, NYTo fund student scholarship program$230K
University of Hawaii FoundationHonolulu, HITo fund student scholarship program$90K
Carnegie Mellon UniversityPittsburgh, PATo fund student scholarship program$30K

By state: California 1 · New York 1 · Hawaii 1 · Pennsylvania 1

About this foundation

Lucian Caste Charitable Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2016. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Lucian Caste Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lucian Caste Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $582K across 4 grants, a median of $160K.

Where does Lucian Caste Charitable Foundation Inc give?

California (1 grants), New York (1 grants), Hawaii (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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