Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc
Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. In its 2024 filing, the foundation described its charitable activity as donating to charitable, scholastic, environmental, and community service organizations.
Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc gave $78K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in South Carolina. 52% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $78,114
- +134.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +94.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,367
- +20.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $1,898,748
- +11.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 52% first-time grantees (17 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (91% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 806, Mount Pleasant, SC 29465
Phone: (843) 849-8400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Lung Association ($11K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
105 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 105 grants of 105 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, South Carolina organizations received 91% of grant dollars. Other recipient-state shares were California 3%, North Carolina 2%, Illinois 2%, and Maryland 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
52%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 33 grantees (52%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 36% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 156% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2021) to $78K (2024). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Lung Association Charleston, SC | HEALTH | $10,600 |
| Southeastern Environmental Law Cent Charleston, SC | Environmental Justice | $8,000 |
| Scelp Georgetown, SC | Community Support | $5,141 |
| Carolina Youth Development Center North Charleston, SC | Youth Development | $5,000 |
| Coastal Conservation League Charleston, SC | Protect of Natural Resources | $5,000 |
| Cornerstone Summer Camp Charleston, SC | Children: Leadership, Enrichment | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Charleston, SC | Build Affordable Housing for Low Inc | $5,000 |
| My Sisters House North Charleston, SC | Serving Victims Domestic Violence | $3,000 |
| Sandbar Ops LLC for Boston Charleston, SC | Cancer Patient Travel | $2,507 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foun Columbia, SC | Legal Services | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,898,748 | $274,970 | $81,340 | $78,114 | 33 | $78,114 | $74,970 | $87,696 |
| 2023 | $1,705,118 | $268,052 | $35,206 | $33,346 | 17 | $33,346 | $68,052 | $68,158 |
| 2022 | $1,472,272 | $42,432 | $43,918 | $42,192 | 20 | $42,192 | $22,310 | $71,696 |
| 2021 | $1,478,052 | $103,117 | $33,170 | $30,568 | 20 | $30,568 | $2,105 | $70,971 |
| 2020 | $1,408,105 | $104,235 | $47,947 | $37,130 | 15 | — | $4,731 | $66,124 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $88K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. Its reported grants show support for organizations working in areas including health, environmental justice, community support, youth development, children’s enrichment, affordable housing, domestic violence services, legal services, veterans, and education.
Some 2024 grantees describe their work as follows: My Sister’s House says it provides services and resources to empower victims of domestic violence and their children to be free from abuse. The Palmetto State Abortion Fund says it funds reproductive health and family planning services and may conduct education and support activities related to reproductive autonomy. Meeting Street Schools describes its work as empowering children with excellent, life-changing education, while Lowcountry Food Bank says it pursues equitable, dignified, and consistent access to food.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $78,114. Grant amounts ranged from $125 to $10,600, with a median of $1,500. Among the largest grants were $10,600 to the American Lung Association for health; $8,000 to the Southeastern Environmental Law Center for environmental justice; $5,141 to SCELP for community support; and $5,000 each to Carolina Youth Development Center, Coastal Conservation League, Cornerstone Summer Camp, and Habitat for Humanity.
Other 2024 grants included $3,000 to My Sister’s House, $2,500 to the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, and $1,500 each to the Palmetto State Abortion Fund and Carolina Abortion Fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Justin O’T Lucey as president, Catherine Lucey as vice president, and Molly Lucey as treasurer.
Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Justin O'T Lucey, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin O'T Lucey
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Catherine Lucey
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Molly Lucey
Treasurer
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 Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc gave $78K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 17 grants.
What is Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,367, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in South Carolina: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Charleston, SC (15 grants), North Charleston, SC (4 grants) and Columbia, SC (3 grants).
Does Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Lung Association ($10,600), Southeastern Environmental Law Cent ($8,000) and Scelp ($5,141), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc?
Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (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 Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a separate mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1597219. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lucey Charitable Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lucey-charitable-foundation-inc-morg_feab155c7b5445c6b817a9b422ed5380
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