Chauncey F Lufkin III Foundation
Chauncey F Lufkin III Foundation is a private foundation, based in North Palm Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $154K. Net investment income was $982K.
Chauncey F Lufkin III Foundation at a glance
In short: Chauncey F Lufkin III Foundation gave $154K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $153,500
- +303.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,188
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $6,900,721
- +13.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (42% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Chauncey F Lufkin III Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Tennis Foundation ($54K). Together the top 8 received $154K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 30 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Chauncey F Lufkin III Foundation gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 69% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2023) to $250K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $154K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Tennis Foundation Atlanta, GA | Charitable Contribution | $53,500 |
| The Milken Insitute New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Robin Hood Newyork, NY | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Original Florida Pokers Baseball Coral Springs, FL | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Joe Torre Safe at Home New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Rex Foundation San Anselmo, CA | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital Memphis, TN | Charitable Contribution | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,900,721 | $1,245,763 | $416,911 | $153,500 | 8 | $153,500 | $982,352 | $223,211 |
| 2023 | $6,071,836 | $-287,000 | $170,467 | $38,000 | 2 | $38,000 | — | $227,806 |
| 2022 | $6,530,816 | $220,409 | $250,824 | $85,120 | 13 | $85,120 | $24,705 | $241,276 |
| 2021 | $6,567,390 | $2,534,463 | $448,681 | $250,000 | 7 | $250,000 | $2,335,193 | $110,052 |
| 2020 | $4,481,608 | $384,864 | $299,454 | — | — | — | — | $134,199 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Chauncey F Lufkin III Foundation reported a distributable amount of $223K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Chauncey F Lufkin III Foundation is led by Chauncey F. Lufkin III, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chauncey F. Lufkin III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Chauncey F Lufkin III Foundation
How much does Chauncey F Lufkin III Foundation give each year?
Chauncey F Lufkin III Foundation gave $154K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $38K across 2 grants.
What is Chauncey F Lufkin III Foundation's typical grant size?
Chauncey F Lufkin III Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $19,188, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Chauncey F Lufkin III Foundation give grants?
Chauncey F Lufkin III Foundation's top state is New York, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (35%) and Florida (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Who are Chauncey F Lufkin III Foundation's largest grantees?
Chauncey F Lufkin III Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Tennis Foundation ($53,500), The Milken Insitute ($25,000) and Robin Hood ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Chauncey F Lufkin III Foundation?
Chauncey F Lufkin III Foundation reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $154K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $223K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Chauncey F Lufkin III Foundation's EIN?
Chauncey F Lufkin III Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3955738. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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