Peter Luce Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Helena, California · EIN 46-5208371 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$320K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$7.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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
66% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Woods School | Denver, CO | Aid to community | $100,000 |
| Citizen Journalism Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | Aid to community | $50,000 |
| Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women | Herndon, VA | Aid to community | $30,000 |
| 10000 Brains Project | Oakland, CA | Aid to community | $25,000 |
| Weill Cornell School of Medical Sciences | New York, NY | Aid to community | $25,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue | Loxahatchee, FL | Aid to community | $20,000 |
| First Tee - Metropolitan NY | Bronx, NY | Aid to community | $15,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Aid to community | $12,500 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | Aid to community | $10,000 |
| Center for Integrity in News Reporting | Little Rock, AR | Aid to community | $5,000 |
| Childhelp | Hollywood, CA | Aid to community | $5,000 |
| Dream Center Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Aid to community | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army | West Nyack, NY | Aid to community | $5,000 |
| Yountville Community Church | Yountville, CA | Aid to community | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Oyster Bay | Oyster Bay, NY | Aid to community | $2,500 |
| Project K9 Hero | Whitwell, TN | Aid to community | $2,500 |
| News - Napa Valley | Napa, CA | Aid to community | $1,500 |
| Holy Trinity Episcopal Church | West Palm Beach, FL | Aid to community | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $320,000 | 18 |
| 2024 | $307,500 | 42 |
| 2023 | $434,500 | 59 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601429349100110
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-5208371
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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