MJ De Lucia Foundation
MJ De Lucia Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2026 filing reports 17 grants totaling $92,310 to charitable organizations.
MJ De Lucia Foundation at a glance
In short: MJ De Lucia Foundation gave $92K across 17 grants in 2026 (avg $5K), top state Massachusetts. 18% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $92,310
- +32.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,430
- +17.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $611,165
- -11.5% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (49% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to MJ De Lucia Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1199 Park Avenue 14B, New York, NY 10128-1711
Phone: (212) 369-4693
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MJ De Lucia Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was S31DF ($40K). Together the top 10 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
84 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 84 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (49%), New York (34%), Missouri (10%), Arkansas (5%), and the District of Columbia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is MJ De Lucia Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 71% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 62% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 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 (2020–2026). 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2024) to $110K (2021). In 2026 it made 17 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| S31DF Cambridge, MA | To build inclusive market systems to benefit poor and disadvantaged communities in developing countries. | $40,000 |
| Alsacst Jude Childrens New York, NY | General Grant | $20,000 |
| Unity Unity Village, MO | Humanitarian | $7,500 |
| Doctors with Out Borders New York, NY | To Protect Human Rights Globally | $5,000 |
| Heifer International Little Rock, AR | A global non profit working to eradicate poverty and hunger through sustainable values based holistic community development | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health Boston, MA | To provide a preferential option for the poor uin health care. | $5,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | To preserve and celebrate central park as a sancuary from the pace and pressures of city life, enhancing the enjoyment and wellbeing of all. | $2,750 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Rye Brook, NY | Commited to Providing Healthcare Needs in This Disease | $1,500 |
| DMP Cares Springfield, MO | General Support | $1,000 |
| Veterans of Foriegn Wars Kansas City, MO | To foster camaraderie among united states veterans of overseas conflicts. | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $611,165 | $119,017 | $108,974 | $92,310 | 17 | $98,565 | $16,063 | $111,165 |
| 2025 | $690,534 | $99,283 | $80,643 | $69,560 | 15 | $73,158 | $19,881 | $103,731 |
| 2024 | $690,255 | $80,048 | $48,019 | $37,160 | 18 | $40,646 | $24,006 | $95,584 |
| 2023 | $661,535 | $92,298 | $65,803 | $56,963 | 20 | $59,401 | $17,965 | $88,493 |
| 2022 | $682,487 | $74,980 | $71,104 | $50,385 | 14 | $64,853 | $13,104 | $83,663 |
| 2021 | $713,842 | $763,925 | $118,963 | $110,360 | 6 | — | $602,294 | $62,069 |
| 2020 | $216,191 | $136,544 | $57,255 | $47,000 | 16 | — | $56,293 | $54,921 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MJ De Lucia Foundation reported a distributable amount of $111K for 2026 — 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 available grant descriptions show support for a range of purposes, including inclusive market systems benefiting poor and disadvantaged communities in developing countries, humanitarian work, healthcare, human rights, poverty and hunger reduction, and preservation of Central Park. The filings do not state an overall foundation mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $92,310. Grants ranged from $200 to $40,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable grants included $40,000 to S31DF in Cambridge, MA; $20,000 to ALSACST JUDE CHILDRENS in New York, NY; $7,500 to UNITY in Unity Village, MO; and $5,000 each to Doctors Without Borders in New York, NY, Heifer International in Little Rock, AR, and Partners in Health in Boston, MA.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists MARIE J DE LUCIA as president and treasurer.
MJ De Lucia Foundation is led by Marie J. De Lucia, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Marie J. De Lucia
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 MJ De Lucia Foundation
How much does MJ De Lucia Foundation give each year?
MJ De Lucia Foundation gave $92K across 17 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $70K across 15 grants.
What is MJ De Lucia Foundation's typical grant size?
MJ De Lucia Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $5,430, across 17 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from MJ De Lucia Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does MJ De Lucia Foundation give grants?
MJ De Lucia Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (34%) and Missouri (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does MJ De Lucia Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 12% of MJ De Lucia Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are MJ De Lucia Foundation's largest grantees?
MJ De Lucia Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include S31DF ($40,000), Alsacst Jude Childrens ($20,000) and Unity ($7,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is MJ De Lucia Foundation?
MJ De Lucia Foundation reported $611K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $99K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $111K (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 MJ De Lucia Foundation fund?
The available grant descriptions show support for a range of purposes, including inclusive market systems benefiting poor and disadvantaged communities in developing countries, humanitarian work, healthcare, human rights, poverty and hunger reduction, and preservation of Central Park. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from MJ De Lucia Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it 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 MJ De Lucia Foundation's EIN?
MJ De Lucia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3794509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does MJ De Lucia 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS March 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2026
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