John R Lucash Scholarship Trust
The John R Lucash Scholarship Trust is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Its 2025 filing describes an application process for scholarships limited to graduates of an individual recipient High School, and its reported grants include both scholarship awards and general operating support for educational institutions.
John R Lucash Scholarship Trust at a glance
In short: John R Lucash Scholarship Trust gave $52K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,095
- +11.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -15.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,929
- +31.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $790
- Total assets
- $911,600
- +1.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John R Lucash Scholarship Trust
- How to Apply
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Contact Freeberg High School; the scholarship application is available there. Awards are limited to graduates of an individual recipient High School.
- Review Cycle
- December 1, as listed on the filing.
- Deadline
- December 1, as listed on the filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Freeburg High School
Mailing address: 401 South Monroe, Freeburg, IL 62243
Phone: (618) 539-5533
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John R Lucash Scholarship Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southwestern Illinois College ($13K). Together the top 10 received $33K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($6,320), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 115 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The trust is based in Alabama, while its 2025 grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Illinois (65%) and Missouri (21%). Smaller shares went to Indiana (6%), Kentucky (3%), and Minnesota (2%). The 2025 itemized grants also include a $790 award to Western Governors University in Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John R Lucash Scholarship Trust gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2024) to $59K (2022). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Illinois College Belleville, IL | General Operating | $13,430 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $6,320 |
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale, IL | General Operating | $3,950 |
| University of Missouri Columbia Coulmbia, MO | General Operating | $3,160 |
| Illinois State University Normal, IL | General Operating | $2,370 |
| Southeastern Missouri State Cape Girardeau, MO | General Operating | $2,370 |
| McKendree University Lebanon, IL | Scholarships | $1,580 |
| Illinois College Jacksonville, IL | Scholarships | $1,580 |
| Murray State University Murray, KY | Scholarships | $1,580 |
| University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN | Scholarships | $1,580 |
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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 | $911,600 | $80,164 | $71,707 | $52,095 | 27 | $56,450 | $66,299 | $57,232 |
| 2024 | $902,385 | $79,579 | $65,399 | $46,935 | 32 | $51,205 | $66,141 | $54,613 |
| 2023 | $887,505 | $44,394 | $67,421 | $50,400 | 11 | $54,489 | $31,693 | $52,350 |
| 2022 | $909,103 | $-22,964 | $76,783 | $58,740 | 14 | $63,075 | $8,254 | $53,711 |
| 2021 | $1,008,505 | $91,242 | $68,217 | $49,474 | 31 | $53,862 | $77,401 | $62,863 |
| 2020 | $983,886 | $40,437 | $69,547 | $54,000 | 25 | — | $28,658 | $54,873 |
| 2019 | $1,012,855 | $45,683 | $66,514 | $51,165 | 26 | — | $28,429 | $55,304 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John R Lucash Scholarship Trust reported a distributable amount of $57K 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 trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships and general operating expenses at colleges and universities. Among the grantees, Illinois College describes itself as a four-year liberal arts institution, and McKendree University says its mission is to provide a high-quality educational experience and prepare students for leadership roles.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the trust made 27 grants totaling $52,095. Grant amounts ranged from $745 to $13,430, with a median of $790. Its largest awards included $13,430 to Southwestern Illinois College for general operating support, $6,320 to an individual recipient for scholarships, and $3,950 to Southern Illinois University Carbondale for general operating support. Other reported awards included $3,160 to the University of Missouri–Columbia for general operating support and $1,580 each to McKendree University and Illinois College for scholarships.
The trust’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists a scholarship application available at Freeberg High School and limits awards to graduates of an individual recipient High School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Regions Bank as trustee.
John R Lucash Scholarship Trust's only listed officer is Regions Bank, Trustee on filings since 2019 (compensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Regions Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$14K (2019) → $17K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Regions Bank Trust Dept (2022–2023) — Trustee
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 $17K, to Regions Bank (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about John R Lucash Scholarship Trust
How much does John R Lucash Scholarship Trust give each year?
John R Lucash Scholarship Trust gave $52K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 32 grants.
What is John R Lucash Scholarship Trust's typical grant size?
John R Lucash Scholarship Trust's median grant in 2025 was $790, and its average grant was $1,929, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John R Lucash Scholarship Trust give grants?
John R Lucash Scholarship Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Missouri (21%) and Indiana (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (2 grants).
Does John R Lucash Scholarship Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of John R Lucash Scholarship Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (10 grants).
Who are John R Lucash Scholarship Trust's largest grantees?
John R Lucash Scholarship Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Southwestern Illinois College ($13,430), Southern Illinois University Carbondale ($3,950) and University of Missouri Columbia ($3,160), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($6,320), which are not listed by name. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John R Lucash Scholarship Trust?
John R Lucash Scholarship Trust reported $912K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (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 does John R Lucash Scholarship Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships and general operating expenses at colleges and universities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John R Lucash Scholarship Trust?
Contact Freeberg High School; the scholarship application is available there. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John R Lucash Scholarship Trust's EIN?
John R Lucash Scholarship Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6342883. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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 May 8, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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