Lukis Foundation
Invitation OnlyWayzata, Minnesota · EIN 41-1708009 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.9M
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$30,000
Total assets$47.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
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
53% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| University of Maine Foundation | Orono, ME | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Robonation | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| American Migraine Foundation | Mount Royal, NJ | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Mate II | Monterey, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Ocean Discovery League | Saunderstown, RI | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Team Schladt Foundation | Fox River Grove, IL | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Pbs Minnesota (Culture Quest) | St Paul, MN | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Camp Amnicon | South Range, WI | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Minnesota Waldorf School | St Paul, MN | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Gustavus Adolphus College | St Peter, MN | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| The Blake School | Hopkins, MN | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Put Me in Inc | San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Lake Superior Tall Ships | Bayport, WI | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Maine Coast Waldorf School | Freeport, ME | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | St Paul, MN | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Greater Mpls Crisis Nursery | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood North Central States | St Paul, MN | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies | St Paul, MN | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Nvolve STEM Support | Rockville, MD | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| World Cup Dreams Foundation | Park City, UT | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Treehouse | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House Charities | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Heartland | St Paul, MN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Eden Prairie Schools | Eden Prairie, MN | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pmc Jimmy Ride | Brookline, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Salute Inc | Palatine, IL | Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,916,500 | 28 |
| 2024 | $2,141,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $2,146,000 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612059349101551
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 41-1708009
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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