Louis and Joyce Tucker Foundation
Louis and Joyce Tucker Foundation is a private foundation, based in Houston, TX. IRS filing data is available for 2019. In 2019, it awarded 7 grants totaling $960K. Net investment income was $20K.
Louis and Joyce Tucker Foundation at a glance
In short: Louis and Joyce Tucker Foundation gave $960K across 7 grants in 2019 (avg $137K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2019)
- $959,538
- Grants made (2019)
- 7
- Average grant
- $137,077
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (99% of itemized 2019 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2019 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2019; updated September 2026.
Who Louis and Joyce Tucker Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2019
The largest 2019 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($952K across 2 grants). Together the top 5 received $960K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2019 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2019 it made 7 grants totaling $960K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | General Purpose | $930,674 |
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | General Purpose | $20,864 |
| Dress for Success Houston, TX | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Partnership for Better Health Houston, TX | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Run for Joy Wexford, PA | General Purpose | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army Houston, TX | General Purpose | $1,000 |
| Dress for Success Houston, TX | General Purpose | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $27,667 | $967,627 | $959,538 | 7 | $19,578 | $45,710 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Louis and Joyce Tucker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2019 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Louis and Joyce Tucker Foundation is led by Franklin L Tucker, President on the 2019 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2019 report compensation.
Officers on the 2019 filing
Franklin L Tucker
President
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Joyce Tucker
Vice President
New on the 2019 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019. "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 Louis and Joyce Tucker Foundation
How much does Louis and Joyce Tucker Foundation give each year?
Louis and Joyce Tucker Foundation gave $960K across 7 grants in 2019, according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Louis and Joyce Tucker Foundation's typical grant size?
Louis and Joyce Tucker Foundation's median grant in 2019 was $2,000, and its average grant was $137,077, across 7 grants on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Louis and Joyce Tucker Foundation give grants?
Louis and Joyce Tucker Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (4 grants) and Jenkintown, PA (2 grants).
Does Louis and Joyce Tucker Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Louis and Joyce Tucker Foundation's 2019 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Louis and Joyce Tucker Foundation's largest grantees?
Louis and Joyce Tucker Foundation's largest 2019 grantees include National Philanthropic Trust ($951,538 across 2 grants), Dress for Success ($3,000 across 2 grants) and Partnership for Better Health ($2,000), according to its 2019 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is Louis and Joyce Tucker Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2019, Louis and Joyce Tucker Foundation reported a distributable amount of $46K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Louis and Joyce Tucker Foundation's EIN?
Louis and Joyce Tucker Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4024391. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 10, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2019
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