Lukis Foundation
Lukis Foundation is a private foundation based in Wayzata, Minnesota. Its 2025 filing describes its direct charitable activity as contributions to other charitable organizations and reports 28 grants totaling $1,916,500.
Lukis Foundation at a glance
In short: Lukis Foundation gave $1.9M across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $68K), top state Minnesota. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,916,500
- -10.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- +21.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $68,446
- -26.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $30,414,310
- -0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (6 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lukis Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 320 Ferndale Road S, Wayzata, MN 55391
Phone: (651) 398-5151
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lukis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Minnesota Foundation ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
117 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 117 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Minnesota recipients received 46% of grant dollars, Maine recipients 17%, California recipients 8%, and Illinois and Wisconsin recipients 5% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lukis Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 28 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $43K; repeat grants $75K. How we count
Medians: $23K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 59% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 87% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2022) to $2.5M (2020). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted | $500,000 |
| University of Maine Foundation Orono, ME | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| Robonation Arlington, VA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| American Migraine Foundation Mount Royal, NJ | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Mate II Monterey, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Ocean Discovery League Saunderstown, RI | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Team Schladt Foundation Fox River Grove, IL | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| PBS Minnesota (Culture Quest) St. Paul, MN | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Camp Amnicon South Range, WI | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Minnesota Waldorf School St. Paul, MN | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
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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 | $30,414,310 | $2,024,461 | $2,160,869 | $1,916,500 | 28 | $1,916,500 | $1,780,092 | $2,200,756 |
| 2024 | $30,550,718 | $1,551,032 | $2,380,925 | $2,141,000 | 23 | $2,141,000 | $1,311,107 | $2,093,198 |
| 2023 | $31,380,611 | $969,798 | $2,357,170 | $2,146,000 | 26 | $2,146,000 | $758,770 | $1,923,997 |
| 2022 | $32,767,983 | $913,736 | $1,448,975 | $1,207,154 | 22 | $1,207,154 | $671,915 | $1,922,158 |
| 2021 | $33,303,222 | $1,876,292 | $2,324,577 | $2,095,094 | 18 | $2,095,094 | $1,646,809 | $2,157,959 |
| 2020 | $33,751,507 | $778,352 | $2,725,832 | $2,501,000 | 26 | — | $564,451 | $1,905,334 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lukis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.2M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No specific mission or subject-area focus is stated in the available information. The 2025 grants went to organizations including university foundations, schools, and organizations working in areas such as robotics education, ocean exploration, reproductive health care, and music.
The University of Minnesota Foundation describes its mission as supporting the University of Minnesota and connecting passion with possibility. RoboNation says it delivers robotics and related technology education through student competitions, hands-on learning, and educator support. Ocean Discovery League says it works to broaden participation in deep-ocean exploration. Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies describes its work as providing rigorous orchestral experiences for young musicians.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $1,916,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $500,000, with a median of $40,000. Among the largest reported grants were $500,000 to the University of Minnesota Foundation, $300,000 to the University of Maine Foundation, and $100,000 each to RoboNation, the American Migraine Foundation, MATE II, Ocean Discovery League, Team Schladt Foundation, and PBS Minnesota (Culture Quest). These grants were listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lawrence J. Lukis as president, treasurer, and director; Donna B. Lukis as secretary and director; and Jason Lukis as vice president and director.
Lukis Foundation is led by Lawrence J. Lukis, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lawrence J. Lukis
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donna B. Lukis
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Lukis
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lukis Foundation
How much does Lukis Foundation give each year?
Lukis Foundation gave $1.9M across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.1M across 23 grants.
What is Lukis Foundation's typical grant size?
Lukis Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $68,446, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lukis Foundation that year got $43K on average.
Where does Lukis Foundation give grants?
Lukis Foundation's top state is Minnesota, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maine (17%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Paul, MN (6 grants) and Minneapolis, MN (4 grants).
Does Lukis Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lukis Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lukis Foundation's largest grantees?
Lukis Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Minnesota Foundation ($500,000), University of Maine Foundation ($300,000) and Robonation ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lukis Foundation?
Lukis Foundation reported $30.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.2M (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 Lukis Foundation fund?
No specific mission or subject-area focus is stated in the available information. The 2025 grants went to organizations including university foundations, schools, and organizations working in areas such as robotics education, ocean exploration, reproductive health care, and music. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lukis Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lukis Foundation's EIN?
Lukis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1708009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Lukis Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 22, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lukis Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lukis-foundation-morg_115165c96c0e400b8077334ec4df728c
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