Lucys Legacy Foundationinc
Lucys Legacy Foundationinc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $136K. Net investment income was $386K.
Lucys Legacy Foundationinc at a glance
In short: Lucys Legacy Foundationinc gave $136K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $19K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $136,000
- -41.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $19,429
- -58.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $2,811,164
- +0.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (97% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Lucys Legacy Foundationinc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Boston University ($127K across 4 grants). Together the top 3 received $133K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 28 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lucys Legacy Foundationinc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+5%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2024) to $234K (2025). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $136K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston University Boston, MA | Lucy's Legacy Graduate Scholarships Fund | $83,000 |
| Boston University Boston, MA | Lucy Wheelock Fellowship Fund | $25,000 |
| Boston University Boston, MA | Wheelock Family Theater Fund | $15,000 |
| Boston University Boston, MA | Wheelock College of Education & Human Development Fund | $3,500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $3,500 |
| Michelle Chalmers Charlton, MA | Grant - Youth Led Climate Justice Narratives. | $3,500 |
| Deborah Ann Cooper Crane Stow, MA | Grant - music together and instrument replacements and replenishments | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,811,164 | $409,847 | $169,862 | $136,000 | 7 | $141,661 | $385,544 | $135,156 |
| 2025 | $2,802,100 | $252,246 | $305,734 | $234,003 | 5 | $244,967 | $227,552 | $139,116 |
| 2024 | $2,950,406 | $134,611 | $31,165 | $3,500 | 1 | $5,778 | $111,344 | $133,262 |
| 2023 | $2,661,999 | $136,530 | $181,666 | $129,644 | 7 | $145,427 | $113,563 | $135,141 |
| 2022 | $3,046,493 | $223,954 | $179,668 | $124,150 | 8 | $130,281 | $194,932 | $147,633 |
| 2021 | $2,934,451 | $104,987 | $141,246 | $114,500 | 1 | — | $83,930 | $134,379 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lucys Legacy Foundationinc reported a distributable amount of $135K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lucys Legacy Foundationinc is led by Shannon Fairley-Pittman, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Shannon Fairley-Pittman
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie Page
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Fanion
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyla McSweeney
Director
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol Sullivan Hanley
Treasurer
Clerk → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Jones
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Basdekis
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robyne Hockett
Grants Manager
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Lucys Legacy Foundationinc
How much does Lucys Legacy Foundationinc give each year?
Lucys Legacy Foundationinc gave $136K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $234K across 5 grants.
What is Lucys Legacy Foundationinc's typical grant size?
Lucys Legacy Foundationinc's median grant in 2026 was $3,500, and its average grant was $19,429, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lucys Legacy Foundationinc give grants?
Lucys Legacy Foundationinc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (4 grants).
Does Lucys Legacy Foundationinc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Lucys Legacy Foundationinc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Lucys Legacy Foundationinc's largest grantees?
Lucys Legacy Foundationinc's largest 2026 grantees include Boston University ($126,500 across 4 grants), Michelle Chalmers ($3,500) and Deborah Ann Cooper Crane ($2,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($3,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Lucys Legacy Foundationinc?
Lucys Legacy Foundationinc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $142K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $135K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Lucys Legacy Foundationinc?
Lucys Legacy Foundationinc is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Boston, MA. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2026.
What is Lucys Legacy Foundationinc's EIN?
Lucys Legacy Foundationinc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2105865. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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