James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation
JAMES B LUKE FAMILY CHARITABLE is a private foundation based in Parsippany, New Jersey. Its 2023 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation gave $25K across 11 grants in 2023 (avg $2K), top state New Jersey. 9% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $25,245
- -83.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 11
- -79.6% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $2,295
- -18.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (1 of 11, 2023; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (49% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its 2023 filing is marked as its final return, so this is not presented as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 50 Route 46 Suite 100, Parsippany, NJ 07054
Phone: (973) 227-1366
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Memorial Sloan Kettering Center ($5K). Together the top 10 received $24K.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 173 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, 49% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey, 40% to New York, 8% to Vermont, and 4% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 1 of 11 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 91% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving fell 87% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 620% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $192K (2020). In 2023 it made 11 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Center New York, NY | To provide leadership in the prevention, treatment and cure of cancer through excellence, vision and cost effectiveness in patient care, outreach programs, research, and education. | $5,000 |
| Morristown Memorial Health Foundation Morristown, NJ | Support Morristown Memorial Helth Foundation. | $4,000 |
| Weil Cornell Medicine New York, NY | Fund for medicine: training, medical research and indigent patient care. | $3,000 |
| Lake Bomoseen Preservation Trust Castleton, VT | Seek to preserve the historic and natural beauty of lake bomoseen. | $2,000 |
| Mayo Performing Arts Morristown, NJ | Where our community comes together to be inspired, entertained and uplifted by the power and the passion of the performing arts. | $2,000 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center Newark, NJ | Celebrate diversity and convey useful enlightening civic engagement events. | $2,000 |
| The Lexi Faye Everyone Matters Foundation Newton, NJ | To provide support to individuals with disabilities; to provide shelter to abused animals. | $2,000 |
| Wnet - Patron Network New York, NY | Support Our High-Quality, Inspiring and Commercial-Free Programs. | $2,000 |
| Community Food Bank Hillside, NJ | Fight hunger and poverty in New Jersey by assisting those in need and seeking long-term solutions. | $1,245 |
| Morristown Meals on Wheels Morristown, NJ | Helping homebound individuals of all ages and seniors remain independent members of society, maintaining productive lives. | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $16,250 | $21,745 | $25,245 | 11 | $25,245 | $4,071 |
| 2022 | $5,495 | $150,000 | $151,250 | $151,250 | 54 | $151,250 | $6,925 |
| 2021 | $745 | $175,025 | $190,000 | $190,000 | 54 | $190,000 | $1,025 |
| 2020 | $15,720 | $201,125 | $192,066 | $191,750 | 54 | — | $692 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2023 — 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 2023 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Memorial Sloan Kettering Center describes its work as cancer prevention, treatment, and research; the Community Food Bank says it fights hunger and poverty in New Jersey; and Mayo Performing Arts describes its role as bringing the community together through the performing arts.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $25,245 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $5,000, with a median grant of $2,000.
The largest 2023 grants included $5,000 to Memorial Sloan Kettering Center and $4,000 to Morristown Memorial Health Foundation. Other grants included $3,000 to Weil Cornell Medicine and $2,000 each to Lake Bomoseen Preservation Trust, Mayo Performing Arts, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, The Lexi Faye Everyone Matters Foundation, and WNET - Patron Network.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Kenneth Eberle and Timothy Matthews as trustees.
James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Kenneth Eberle
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Matthews
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation
How much does James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation gave $25K across 11 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $151K across 54 grants.
What is James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,295, across 11 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation's top state is New Jersey, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (40%) and Vermont (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Morristown, NJ (3 grants).
Does James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Memorial Sloan Kettering Center ($5,000), Morristown Memorial Health Foundation ($4,000) and Weil Cornell Medicine ($3,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What does James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2023 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
James B Luke Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6244583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does James B Luke Family Charitable 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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