Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund
Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund is a private foundation based in Hilton Head, South Carolina. It made 11 grants totaling $8,221 in 2025 to organizations including animal welfare, pregnancy services, housing, and medical-care organizations.
Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund at a glance
In short: Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund gave $8K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $747.364), mostly in South Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $8,221
- +39.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +120.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $747
- -36.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $118,054
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing names Dana Lucchesi as the contact. It lists no required form or materials, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards. The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Dana Lucchesi
Mailing address: 25 Timber Lane, Hilton Head, SC 29926
Phone: (843) 384-2366
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Palmetto Animal League ($3K). Together the top 10 received $8K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in South Carolina, 2% to Hawaii, and 1% to Florida. Listed South Carolina recipients included organizations in Ridgeland, North Charleston, Bluffton, Hilton Head, and Pawleys Island.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund gives
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $8K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Animal League Ridegeland, SC | 2 | $2,738 |
| Lowcountry Pregnancy Center North Charleston, SC | 2 | $1,427 |
| Habitat for Humanity Bluffton, SC | 2 | $1,325 |
| Volunteers in Medicine Hilton Head, SC | 2 | $828 |
| SOAR Special Needs Olympics Hilton Head, SC | 2 | $654 |
| Best Buddies Internship Hilton Head, SC | 2 | $500 |
| SC Environmental Protection Law Fund Pawleys Island, SC | 2 | $250 |
| Lovable Paws Ridgeland, SC | 2 | $220 |
| Ama Olukai Honolulu, HI | 2 | $125 |
| Toadfish Environmental Odsessa, FL | 2 | $108 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $118,054 | $4,118 | $11,566 | $8,221 | 11 | $8,221 | — |
| 2024 | $118,436 | $125,000 | $10,299 | $5,883 | 5 | $5,883 | $3,639 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for Palmetto Animal League, whose mission is to give neglected animals a second chance through animal welfare, relocation, and population-management efforts. Lowcountry Pregnancy Center describes its mission as providing life-affirming reproductive health and family services in a compassionate Christian environment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 11 grants totaling $8,221. Grants ranged from $46 to $2,738, with a median grant of $500. The largest awards included $2,738 to Palmetto Animal League, $1,427 to Lowcountry Pregnancy Center, $1,325 to Habitat for Humanity, $828 to Volunteers in Medicine, and $654 to SOAR Special Needs Olympics.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Dana Lucchesi is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund is led by Dana Lucchesi, President on every filing since 2024 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dana Lucchesi
President
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joseph Lucchesi (2024) — CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund
How much does Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund give each year?
Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund gave $8K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 5 grants.
What is Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund's typical grant size?
Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $747, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund give grants?
Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund gives mostly in South Carolina: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hilton Head, SC (3 grants) and Bluffton, SC (2 grants).
Does Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "2" (11 grants).
Who are Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund's largest grantees?
Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Palmetto Animal League ($2,738), Lowcountry Pregnancy Center ($1,427) and Habitat for Humanity ($1,325), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund?
Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund reported $118K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $4K.
What does Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for Palmetto Animal League, whose mission is to give neglected animals a second chance through animal welfare, relocation, and population-management efforts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund?
The 2025 filing names Dana Lucchesi as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund's EIN?
Nicholas D Lucchesi Mem Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3586142. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024
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