Luce Ends - Educational Opportunity Partners
Historical FunderMountain Brook, Alabama · EIN 47-1319587 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,042 and $9,038.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | MICHAEL LUCE |
|---|---|
| Address | 3316 DELL ROAD, MOUNTAIN BROOK AL 35223 |
| Phone | 2059875507 |
| Form and materials | SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR REVIEW AND DECISION BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS. ANY GRANTS MADE TO CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WILL BE DETERMINED FROM A LETTER SUBMITTED STATING THE REQUEST WITH A COPY OF THEIR TAX EXEMPT DETERMINATION LETTER. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
45% of grants went outside Alabama.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredrika Dunson - Auburn University | Auburn, AL | Scholarships | $15,884 |
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | Scholarships | $10,910 |
| St Olaf College | Northfield, MN | Scholarships | $9,038 |
| American University | Washington, DC | Scholarships | $8,500 |
| Hassatou Diallo - University of Ala | Birmingham, AL | Scholarships | $7,964 |
| Charity Penn - University of Alabam | Tuscaloosa, AL | Scholarships | $7,478 |
| Abdul Maflahi - University of the S | Sewanee, TN | Scholarships | $5,797 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Scholarships | $4,500 |
| Breasia Calhoun - University of the | Sewanee, TN | Scholarships | $4,042 |
| Kylah Gooden - University of Alabam | Tuscaloosa, AL | Scholarships | $3,866 |
| Malika Freeman - University of Alab | Tuscaloosa, AL | Scholarships | $3,293 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($66,093). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $147,365 | 15 |
| 2024 | $149,695 | 19 |
| 2023 | $191,412 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631049349100718
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-1319587
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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