Lukis Foundation
The Lukis Foundation is a private foundation established in 1991 and based in Wayzata, Minnesota. It operates as a family foundation with no employees, supported by its founders Lawrence and Donna Lukis.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.1M
-0.2% YoY
Grant Count
23
-11.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$93K
+12.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not specify particular subject areas for its funding, indicating a broad philanthropic focus. However, recent grantmaking activity suggests support for education, with particular emphasis on higher education institutions.
Grantmaking
The foundation made $2,141,000 in grants during the most recent fiscal year (2024), distributing funds across 23-26 grants. Grant sizes range from $1,000 to $1,050,000, with a median grant of approximately $25,000-$40,000.
Grant Range
s range from $1,000 to $1,050,000, with a median grant of approximately $25,000-$40,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports a variety of cities across the United States, including major urban areas such as Minneapolis, San Francisco, and Seattle, as well as smaller communities. Primary funding states include Minnesota, Maine, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue
- Total Assets: $30,550,718 (as of 2024)
- Total Revenues (2024): $1,551,032
- Total Expenses (2024): $2,380,925
- Investment Income & Dividends (2024): $929,724
Annual Giving
- Total Grants Awarded (2024): $2,141,000
- Average Grant Size: Approximately $93,000
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| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Lawrence J. Lukis — President, Treasurer, and Director
- Donna B. Lukis — Secretary and Director
- Jason Lukis — Vice President and Director
None of the directors receive compensation for their roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE J LUKIS | PRESIDENT / TREASURER / DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DONNA B LUKIS | SECRETARY / DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JASON LUKIS | VICE PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 320 Ferndale Rd S, Wayzata, MN 55391-1509
Phone: 651-398-5151
EIN: 41-1708009
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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