Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda
Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda is a private foundation based in Jackson, Wyoming. Its 2024 filing reports 17 grants totaling $47,820 to charitable organizations.
Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda at a glance
In short: Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda gave $48K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state Kentucky. 12% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $47,820
- +0.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,813
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $834,219
- +6.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (2 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda
- 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: PO Box 1804, Jackson, WY 83001
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Answers in Genesis ($15K). Together the top 10 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 79 grants of 79 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant-dollar distribution by recipient state was Kentucky 31%, Wyoming 23%, Georgia 13%, Arizona 9%, and Texas 9%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 17 grantees (12%) 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 $700; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $700 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $48K (2024). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $48K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Answers in Genesis Petersburg, KY | Museum | $15,000 |
| Community Foundation Jackson Hole Jackson, WY | Community | $10,300 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom Scottsdale, AZ | Educ | $4,500 |
| American Center for Law and Justice Tucker, GA | Educ | $4,500 |
| WallBuilders Aledo, TX | Educ | $3,500 |
| Novo Anaheim, CA | Educ | $2,000 |
| Adventures in Missions Atlanta, GA | Native Amer Missions | $1,500 |
| Gospel Fellowship Assoc Greenville, SC | Native Amer Missions | $1,500 |
| Olive Tree Ministries Maple Grove, MN | Education | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $834,219 | $114,615 | $62,248 | $47,820 | 17 | $47,820 | $99,093 | $54,003 |
| 2023 | $781,852 | $77,875 | $61,879 | $47,620 | 15 | $49,120 | $65,116 | $49,854 |
| 2022 | $765,855 | $68,121 | $62,574 | $47,320 | 15 | $47,320 | $52,867 | $55,027 |
| 2021 | $767,508 | $106,875 | $60,458 | $46,720 | 15 | — | $93,137 | $53,405 |
| 2020 | $713,891 | $58,582 | $56,449 | $44,945 | 17 | — | $47,078 | $44,389 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include Bible teaching and outreach, religious-liberty advocacy, and community support. For example, Answers in Genesis says it proclaims the Bible’s authority and relates a literal Genesis to the church and world; Alliance Defending Freedom says it advances the right to live and speak the truth through work in law, policy, and the public square. Thru the Bible says it produces a Bible-study program broadcast in more than 250 languages and dialects, while First Liberty Institute says it provides pro bono legal services to advance and defend religious liberty.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $47,820 through 17 grants. Grants ranged from $300 to $15,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Notable grants included $15,000 to Answers in Genesis for a museum, $10,300 to Community Foundation Jackson Hole for community purposes, $4,500 each to Alliance Defending Freedom and American Center for Law and Justice for education, and $3,500 to WallBuilders for education. Other reported 2024 grants included $1,500 each to Adventures in Missions and Gospel Fellowship Association for Native American missions, and $500 to First Liberty Institute.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jennifer Flanagan was listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda is led by Jennifer Flanagan, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jennifer Flanagan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda
How much does Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda give each year?
Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda gave $48K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $48K across 15 grants.
What is Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda's typical grant size?
Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,813, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda that year got $700 on average.
Where does Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda give grants?
Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda's top state is Kentucky, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wyoming (23%) and Georgia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, WY (2 grants).
Does Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educ" (9 grants).
Who are Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda's largest grantees?
Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda's largest 2024 grantees include Answers in Genesis ($15,000), Community Foundation Jackson Hole ($10,300) and Alliance Defending Freedom ($4,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda?
Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda reported $834K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $48K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (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 Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include Bible teaching and outreach, religious-liberty advocacy, and community support. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda?
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 Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda's EIN?
Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0321704. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Rod & Joyce Lucas Charitable Founda 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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