Private foundation · EIN 27-1424418 · Lewes, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Luchen Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $667K total, median $300K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$667K
Median grant
$300K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$14M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of CincinnatiCincinnati, OHUnrestricted Grant$300K
Schwab Charitable FundSan Francisco, CAUnrestricted General$300K
Family KeeperWalnut, CAUnrestricted General$67K

By state: California 2 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

Luchen Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lewes, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Luchen Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Luchen Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $667K across 3 grants, a median of $300K.

Where does Luchen Foundation give?

California (2 grants), Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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