LUKIS FOUNDATION

Wayzata, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
41-1708009
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
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Wayzata, MN, US
501(c)3
EIN
41-1708009
Private Foundation
Family Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The LUKIS FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model, providing a total of $2.1 million in grants to 30 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the LUKIS FOUNDATION can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$2.1M

2024
Grantees funded
30
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

23

Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Jason Lukis
Employee
D
Donna B Lukis
Employee
L
Lawrence J Lukis
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LUKIS FOUNDATION?
No. LUKIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LUKIS FOUNDATION give?
LUKIS FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Minnesota, New Jersey, and California. 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 LUKIS FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LUKIS FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LUKIS FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, LUKIS FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $2.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LUKIS FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LUKIS FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE, TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY, and UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LUKIS FOUNDATION?
LUKIS FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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