Lucian Caste Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPittsburgh, Pennsylvania · EIN 25-1877689 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$582K
Organizations funded4
Typical grant$90,000
Total assets$14.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $230,000.
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
75% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University | San Luis Obispo, CA | To fund student scholarship program | $231,500 |
| The Foundation for City College Inc | New York, NY | To fund student scholarship program | $230,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | To fund student scholarship program | $90,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | To fund student scholarship program | $30,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $581,500 | 4 |
| 2024 | $580,000 | 4 |
| 2023 | $550,500 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611289349100921
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 25-1877689
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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