Charles a Lucas Foundation
Invitation OnlyCharleston, West Virginia · EIN 26-2138284 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$15K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$250
Total assets$278K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
66% of grants went outside West Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanawha City Church of Christ | Charleston, WV | Further churchs mission in the commu | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma Christian Univ | Oklahona City, OK | Advance education | $2,500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | NY, NY | Fund research for parkinsons treatme | $2,000 |
| Parkinsons Voice Project | Richardson, TX | Help parkinsons suffers regain their | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Education | $1,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington, KY | To advance the university's mission | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital | Tampa, FL | Provide hope and healing to children | $500 |
| Tunnels to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Provide mortgage free homes to injur | $500 |
| Appalachian Childrens Chorus | Charleston, WV | Care & guidance of children | $500 |
| Rock Steady Boxing | Indianapolis, IN | Improve life of people with parkinso | $500 |
| Potters Children's Home | Bowling Green, KY | Support the homeless | $250 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charleston, WV | House the needy and deserving | $250 |
| The Christian Chronicle | Oklahoma City, OK | Produce news of inspirational storie | $250 |
| Union Mission | Chartleston, WV | Aid the indigent | $250 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeaka, KS | Support wounded american servicemen | $250 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Promote conservative ideals | $250 |
| Witcher Creek Baptist Church | Belle, WV | Support the community | $250 |
| Orphan Outreach | Plano, TX | Support orphans | $200 |
| Home Mission | Nitro, WV | Provide basic patoral services | $200 |
| American Academy Ballet | Charleston, WV | Outreach & education for children | $200 |
| International Fellowship of Christi | Chicago, IL | Promote world harmony | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,450 | 21 |
| 2024 | $14,400 | 21 |
| 2023 | $14,663 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601819349100505
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2138284
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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