Lucas Foundation for Better Living

Foundation · Grantmaker Madison, MS EIN: 46-5163680

Lucas Foundation for Better Living is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Madison, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $14K.

Key facts about Lucas Foundation for Better Living

EIN: 46-5163680
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $14,400
Grants made (2024): 4
Average grant: $3,600
Median grant: $4,000
Primary geography: Alabama (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.

Who Lucas Foundation for Better Living funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Lucas Foundation for Better Living's 4 itemized 2024 grants were Alabama (56%) and Mississippi (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (2 grants) and Jackson, MS (2 grants). None of its 4 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Further the Tax Exempt Function of the Organization." (4 grants).

How Lucas Foundation for Better Living gives

Giving fell 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

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Annual Giving

$14K

-59.6% YoY

Grant Count

-63.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

+11.2% YoY

About Lucas Foundation for Better Living

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Alabama $8K (56%)

Mississippi $6K (44%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Alabama Arkansas District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Maryland Mississippi New York South Carolina

Cities

JacksonBirminghamNew YorkBaltimoreWashingtonAmericusDoralGreenwoodHooverLittle RockMontgomeryOxfordWailu

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

33 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Mississippi Food Network ($4,000), Greater Birmingham Ministries ($4,000), Elevate Birmingham ($4,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
MISSISSIPPI FOOD NETWORK Jackson, MS	TO FURTHER THE TAX EXEMPT FUNCTION OF THE ORGANIZATION.	$4,000
GREATER BIRMINGHAM MINISTRIES Birmingham, AL	TO FURTHER THE TAX EXEMPT FUNCTION OF THE ORGANIZATION.	$4,000
ELEVATE BIRMINGHAM Birmingham, AL	TO FURTHER THE TAX EXEMPT FUNCTION OF THE ORGANIZATION.	$4,000
CATHOLIC CHARITIES Jackson, MS	TO FURTHER THE TAX EXEMPT FUNCTION OF THE ORGANIZATION.	$2,400

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Phillip H Lucas	President	2	—
Macy Richardson	Secretary	1	—
Molly Richardson	Historian	1	—
Carter Bearman	Treasurer	1	—
Logan Scott	Vice-President	1	—
Caleb Bearman	Member at Large	1	—
Walker Scott	Member at Large	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lucas Foundation for Better Living?

Lucas Foundation for Better Living is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Madison, MS. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Lucas Foundation for Better Living operate?

Lucas Foundation for Better Living has awarded grants in Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Maryland, Mississippi, New York, South Carolina.

What size grants does Lucas Foundation for Better Living award?

In 2024, Lucas Foundation for Better Living awarded 4 grants totaling $14K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Lucas Foundation for Better Living's EIN?

Lucas Foundation for Better Living's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5163680. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.