Private foundation · EIN 95-4666465 · La Canada, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert & Maureen Lucas Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 20 grants paid, $64K total, median $1,500. 85% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$64K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in CA
85%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Door of HopePasadena, CAGeneral fund$10K
Door of HopePasadena, CAEaton fire housing assitance$10K
LA Canada Presbyterian ChurchLA Canada, CAGeneral fund$10K
PathLos Angeles, CATaste of home festival$10K
BridgesLA Canada, CAGeneral fund$5,000
LA Canada Flintridge Educational FoundationLA Canada, CAGeneral fund$3,000
BridgesLA Canada, CAMustard seed ministries$2,700
Aapi Women LeadOakland, CAGeneral fund$2,500
LA Canada Presbyterian ChurchLA Canada, CAChristmas market$2,500
Immigrant Defenders Law CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral fund$1,500
Vibra VoceAlhambra, CAGeneral fund$1,500
Doctors Without Borders USAHagerstown, MDGeneral fund$600
Greenpeace USAOakland, CAGeneral fund$600
KcrwSanta Monica, CAGeneral fund$600
KkjzLos Angeles, CAGeneral fund$600
KuscLos Angeles, CAGeneral fund$600
PBS SocalWhittier, CAGeneral fund$600
Charity NavigatorBoone, IAGeneral fund$500
World VisionFederal Way, WAGeneral fund$432
Southern California Public RadioPasadena, CAGeneral fund$420

By state: California 17 · Maryland 1 · Iowa 1 · Washington 1

About this foundation

Robert & Maureen Lucas Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in La Canada, California, administered in care of Robert a Lucas Pres, tax-exempt since 1998. 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 Robert & Maureen Lucas Family Foundation 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 Robert & Maureen Lucas Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $64K across 20 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does Robert & Maureen Lucas Family Foundation give?

California (17 grants), Maryland (1 grants), Iowa (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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