The Luciano Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyIndependence, Ohio · EIN 34-1824942 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$70K
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$645K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
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
35% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holden Forests & Gardens Holden Arboretum | Kirtland, OH | General | $6,540 |
| Conservancy for Cvnp | Peninsula, OH | General | $6,400 |
| Cornerstone of Hope | Independence, OH | General | $5,000 |
| West Creek Conservancy | Cleveland, OH | General | $5,000 |
| House of Champions | Cleveland, OH | General | $2,730 |
| Cleveland Zoological Society | Cleveland, OH | General | $2,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | NY, NY | General | $2,500 |
| National Wasp Wwii Museum | Sweetwater, TX | General | $2,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Arlington, VA | General | $2,500 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundaton | Independence, OH | General | $2,117 |
| Adventure Cycling Assn | Missoula, MT | General | $2,000 |
| American Indian College F | Denver, CO | General | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Americus, GA | General | $2,000 |
| Smile Train | Washington, DC | General | $2,000 |
| Farm Sanctuary | Watkins Glen, NY | General | $1,500 |
| Seeds of Caring | Columbus, OH | General | $1,500 |
| Tuskegee Airmen Museum | Merrifield, VA | General | $1,500 |
| Sisters of the Skies Inc | Portland, TX | General | $1,033 |
| 91Four | Jewett, OH | General | $1,000 |
| Bay Village Early Childhood PTA | Bay Village, OH | General | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Cleveland, OH | General | $1,000 |
| Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad | Peninsula, OH | General | $1,000 |
| Franciscan Sisters Tor | Toronto, OH | General | $1,000 |
| International Wolf Center | Minneapolis, MN | General | $1,000 |
| Karamu House Www | Cleveland, OH | General | $1,000 |
| Lawrence School | Broadview Hts, OH | General | $1,000 |
| Mms Aviation | Coshocton, OH | General | $1,000 |
| Pacific Crest Trail Association | Sacramento, CA | General | $1,000 |
| St Augustine Church Cupboard & Closet | Cleveland, OH | General | $1,000 |
| St Peters Catholic Church | Cleveland, OH | General | $1,000 |
| Transplant House | Cleveland, OH | General | $1,000 |
| Trek for Trevor | Fort Worth, TX | General | $1,000 |
| Zellie's Home | Garfield Hts, OH | General | $1,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General | $750 |
| Cleveland Clinic | Cleveland, OH | General | $500 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | Cleveland, OH | General | $500 |
| Ideastream Public Media | Cleveland, OH | General | $500 |
| Project Healing Waters | Winsor, CO | General | $500 |
| Ohio Erie to Trail Fund | Columbus, OH | General | $250 |
| Rose-Mary | Cleveland, OH | General | $250 |
| Community West Foundation | Westlake, OH | General | $100 |
| Warm Showers Recurring | Boulder, CO | General | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,770 | 42 |
| 2024 | $57,645 | 42 |
| 2023 | $57,533 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jan 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610319349100151
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1824942
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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