Charles a Lucas Foundation
The Charles A Lucas Foundation is a private foundation based in Charleston, West Virginia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including a church, educational institutions, Parkinson’s-related organizations, and community organizations.
Charles a Lucas Foundation at a glance
In short: Charles a Lucas Foundation gave $15K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $735.714), top state West Virginia. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,450
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $736
- +7.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $263,860
- -11.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (3 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- West Virginia (27% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles a Lucas Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that contributions are made only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing lists written materials and no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- March 31. The filing does not specify a year for this deadline.
- Deadline
- March 31.
- Contact
Application contact: Nicholas Johnson
Mailing address: 1579 Va St E, Charleston, WV 25311
Phone: (304) 346-4488
Email: austin@austincpaac.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles a Lucas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Kanawha City Church of Christ ($3K). Together the top 10 received $13K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 77 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were West Virginia (27%), Oklahoma (18%), New York (16%), Texas (14%), and Kentucky (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Charles a Lucas Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 20 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $703. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 84% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $15K (2025). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kanawha City Church of Christ Charleston, WV | Further Churchs Mission in the Commu | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma Christian Univ Oklahona City, OK | Advance Education | $2,500 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation NY, NY | Fund Research for Parkinsons Treatme | $2,000 |
| Parkinsons Voice Project Richardson, TX | Help Parkinsons Suffers Regain Their | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Education | $1,000 |
| University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | To Advance the University's Mission | $1,000 |
| Shriners Hospital Tampa, FL | Provide Hope and Healing to Children | $500 |
| Tunnels to Towers Staten Island, NY | Provide Mortgage Free Homes to Injur | $500 |
| Appalachian Childrens Chorus Charleston, WV | Care & Guidance of Children | $500 |
| Rock Steady Boxing Indianapolis, IN | Improve Life of People with Parkinso | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $263,860 | $5,773 | $25,173 | $15,450 | 21 | $15,450 | $5,773 | $12,134 |
| 2024 | $297,660 | $6,968 | $23,652 | $14,400 | 21 | $14,400 | $6,968 | $13,800 |
| 2023 | $299,944 | $2,809 | $27,412 | $14,665 | 11 | $14,663 | $2,722 | $14,250 |
| 2022 | $319,212 | $1,916 | $31,500 | $8,400 | 12 | $8,400 | $1,907 | $15,694 |
| 2021 | $348,796 | $8,914 | $18,415 | $4,825 | 12 | $4,825 | $3,059 | $7,965 |
| 2020 | $320,833 | $14,015 | $26,730 | $11,232 | 6 | — | $4,288 | $16,817 |
| 2019 | $534,958 | $-788 | $18,347 | $6,930 | 9 | — | $1,742 | $26,312 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles a Lucas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, church missions, Parkinson’s disease, children’s services, housing, and medical care.
Among the grantees, Appalachian Children’s Chorus says its mission is to provide music education and opportunities for West Virginia youth. Rock Steady Boxing says it works to improve the quality of life of people with Parkinson’s disease through a boxing-based fitness curriculum. Orphan Outreach says it ministers to orphans worldwide by addressing spiritual, physical, emotional, and educational needs.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $15,450 through 21 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $2,500, with a median of $250.
Notable 2025 grants included $2,500 to Kanawha City Church of Christ and $2,500 to Oklahoma Christian University; $2,000 each to the Michael J. Fox Foundation and Parkinson’s Voice Project; and $1,000 each to Hillsdale College and the University of Kentucky. Other grants included $500 to Appalachian Children’s Chorus and $500 to Rock Steady Boxing.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nicholas W. Johnson as trustee and Ehren Johnson as trustee/director.
Charles a Lucas Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nicholas W. Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$14K (2020) → $1K (2025)
Ehren Johnson
Trustee & Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
$6K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Ehren Johnson (Trustee/Dire). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Charles a Lucas Foundation
How much does Charles a Lucas Foundation give each year?
Charles a Lucas Foundation gave $15K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $14K across 21 grants.
What is Charles a Lucas Foundation's typical grant size?
Charles a Lucas Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $736, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles a Lucas Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Charles a Lucas Foundation give grants?
Charles a Lucas Foundation's top state is West Virginia, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Oklahoma (18%) and New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, WV (4 grants).
Does Charles a Lucas Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Charles a Lucas Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Charles a Lucas Foundation's largest grantees?
Charles a Lucas Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Kanawha City Church of Christ ($2,500), Oklahoma Christian Univ ($2,500) and Michael J Fox Foundation ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles a Lucas Foundation?
Charles a Lucas Foundation reported $264K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles a Lucas Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, church missions, Parkinson’s disease, children’s services, housing, and medical care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles a Lucas Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles a Lucas Foundation's EIN?
Charles a Lucas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2138284. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Charles a Lucas Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 4, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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