Frank S Lucente Foundation
Invitation OnlySomerset, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-7949281 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $3,900.
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
0% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for the Alleg | Johnstown, PA | Educational scholarship | $6,000 |
| Meyersdale Public Library | Meyersdale, PA | Promote literacy through reading | $4,700 |
| St Philip James Church | Meyersdale, PA | Promote religious activities | $3,900 |
| Childrens Aid Society | Somerset, PA | Promote the care of children | $3,000 |
| Somerset Food Pantry | Somerset, PA | Provide food for people in need | $3,000 |
| Zip With US Inc | Seven Fields, PA | Provide support for children cancer | $2,700 |
| Next Step Center | Somerset, PA | Aid for the homeless | $2,650 |
| United Way of the Laurel Highlands | Johnstown, PA | Aiding social change to the comm | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army | Somerset, PA | Promote social services | $1,500 |
| Boys Girls Club | Somerset, PA | Promote activities for children | $750 |
| Somerset Humane Society | Somerset, PA | Promote the well being of animals | $500 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($8,800). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $36,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $37,600 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621329349100227
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7949281
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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