Peter Luce Foundation
The Peter Luce Foundation is a private foundation based in St. Helena, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with listed purposes described as “aid to community.”
Peter Luce Foundation at a glance
In short: Peter Luce Foundation gave $320K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), top state Colorado. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $320,000
- +4.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -57.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,778
- +142.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $4,833,870
- -0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (31% 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 Peter Luce Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2893 St Helena Hwy North, St Helena, CA 94574
Phone: (303) 955-8507
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Peter Luce Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was East Woods School ($100K). Together the top 10 received $293K.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 155 grants of 163 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (31%), Florida (22%), New York (19%), California (16%), and Virginia (9%). The largest listed 2025 grant was to an organization in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Peter Luce Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 99% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% 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 $161K (2022) to $435K (2023). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $320K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| East Woods School Denver, CO | Aid to Community | $100,000 |
| Citizen Journalism Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | Aid to Community | $50,000 |
| Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women Herndon, VA | Aid to Community | $30,000 |
| 10000 Brains Project Oakland, CA | Aid to Community | $25,000 |
| Weill Cornell School of Medical Sciences New York, NY | Aid to Community | $25,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue Loxahatchee, FL | Aid to Community | $20,000 |
| First Tee - Metropolitan NY Bronx, NY | Aid to Community | $15,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Aid to Community | $12,500 |
| Prager University Foundation Sherman Oaks, CA | Aid to Community | $10,000 |
| Center for Integrity in News Reporting Little Rock, AR | Aid to Community | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,833,870 | $343,510 | $374,529 | $320,000 | 18 | $320,000 | $284,931 | $363,065 |
| 2024 | $4,869,875 | $266,663 | $359,983 | $307,500 | 42 | $307,500 | $203,180 | $341,192 |
| 2023 | $4,993,804 | $278,327 | $479,192 | $434,500 | 59 | $434,500 | $230,285 | $304,301 |
| 2022 | $5,128,667 | $309,816 | $209,441 | $161,000 | 24 | $161,000 | $257,886 | $304,578 |
| 2021 | $5,080,592 | $253,443 | $330,257 | $282,500 | 20 | $282,500 | $130,223 | $344,336 |
| 2020 | $5,102,737 | $96,450 | $364,758 | $300,000 | 14 | — | $120,351 | $285,412 |
| 2019 | $5,371,045 | $672,878 | $41,003 | — | — | — | $672,878 | $279,619 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Peter Luce Foundation reported a distributable amount of $363K for 2025 — 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 foundation’s own filing does not state a mission or specific focus areas. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose missions span different activities. For example, Prager University Foundation describes its work as promoting American and Judeo-Christian values through digital media, while Dream Center Foundation says it partners with community-centered organizations to provide services such as housing, food, medical care, training, and education. Project K-9 Hero describes its work as educating the public about retired working dogs and helping with their medical, food, rehabilitation, and rehoming costs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $320,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $7,500. Notable awards included $100,000 to East Woods School, $50,000 to Citizen Journalism Foundation, $30,000 to Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women, and $25,000 each to 10000 Brains Project and Weill Cornell School of Medical Sciences. Other reported grants included $20,000 to Big Dog Ranch Rescue, $15,000 to First Tee - Metropolitan NY, and $12,500 to Tunnel to Towers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Clare Luce Abbey as president, Christena Luce McNicol as vice president, and Meredith Luce as treasurer.
Peter Luce Foundation is led by Clare Luce Abbey, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Clare Luce Abbey
President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Christena Luce McNicol
Vice President
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Meredith Luce
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Peter Luce Foundation
How much does Peter Luce Foundation give each year?
Peter Luce Foundation gave $320K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $308K across 42 grants.
What is Peter Luce Foundation's typical grant size?
Peter Luce Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $17,778, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Peter Luce Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Peter Luce Foundation give grants?
Peter Luce Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (22%) and New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Peter Luce Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Peter Luce Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Aid to Community" (18 grants).
Who are Peter Luce Foundation's largest grantees?
Peter Luce Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include East Woods School ($100,000), Citizen Journalism Foundation ($50,000) and Clare Boothe Luce Center for Conservative Women ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Peter Luce Foundation?
Peter Luce Foundation reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $320K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $363K (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 Peter Luce Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own filing does not state a mission or specific focus areas. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose missions span different activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Peter Luce Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Peter Luce Foundation's EIN?
Peter Luce Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5208371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Peter Luce 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 2019 (received by the IRS July 28, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Peter Luce Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/peter-luce-foundation-morg_3480564c47454eb389ef04d8f3477dab
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