AI Summary
The Charles A Lucas Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, making engagement through established connections essential for nonprofits seeking support. Organizations interested in exploring warm-introduction pathways can utilize Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with this foundation.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
OHIO VALLEY UNIVERSITY INC
VIENNA, WV
$56.6K
55%
HILLSDALE COLLEGE
Hillsdale, MI
$3.4K
3%
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON FAMILY RELATIONS
Lexington, KY
$2.7K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$250
Median 2nd year grant
$200
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CHARLES A LUCAS FOUNDATION?
No. CHARLES A LUCAS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CHARLES A LUCAS FOUNDATION give?
CHARLES A LUCAS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in West Virginia, New York, and Kentucky. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CHARLES A LUCAS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CHARLES A LUCAS FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CHARLES A LUCAS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, CHARLES A LUCAS FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $14 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CHARLES A LUCAS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, CHARLES A LUCAS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include OHIO VALLEY UNIVERSITY INC, HILLSDALE COLLEGE, and NATIONAL COUNCIL ON FAMILY RELATIONS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CHARLES A LUCAS FOUNDATION?
CHARLES A LUCAS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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