Lucys Legacy Foundation Inc
Historical FunderBoston, Massachusetts · EIN 04-2105865 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,500 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | LUCY'S LEGACY FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O HEMENWAY BARNES 75 STATE ST, BOSTON MA 02109 |
| Phone | 6172648109 |
| LUCYSLEGACYFOUNDATION@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ONLINE ON WWW.LUCYSLEGACYFOUNDATION.ORG |
| Deadlines | ROLLING |
| Restrictions | ALUMNI OF WHEELOCK COLLEGE(GRADUATED PRIOR TO 2018 BU-WHEELOCK MERGER), OF THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (GRADUATED PRIOR TO 2018 BU-WHEELOCK MERGER), AND OF THE BOSTON UNIVERSITY WHEELOCK COLLEGE OF EDUCATION & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR GRANTS FROM THE FOUNDATION'S ALUMNI GRANTS PROGRAM TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE OF THEIR STUDENTS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. |
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
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Lucy's legacy graduate scholarships fund | $83,000 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Lucy wheelock fellowship fund | $25,000 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Wheelock family theater fund | $15,000 |
| Boston University | Boston, MA | Wheelock college of education & human development fund | $3,500 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($9,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $136,000 | 7 |
| 2024 | $234,003 | 5 |
| 2023 | $3,500 | 1 |
| 2022 | $129,644 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 5, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612179349101016
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-2105865
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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