Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation
The Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Cincinnati, Ohio. It supports charitable organizations through grants, with 2025 recipients including arts and cultural organizations, a youth-services organization, and other charities.
Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation gave $9K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $609), mostly in Ohio. 27% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,135
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $609
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $140,529
- +7.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 27% first-time grantees (4 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (73% 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 Schulzinger-Lucas Family 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: 900 Adams Crossing 9600, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: (513) 631-2799
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Adath Israel ($4K). Together the top 10 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
65 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 65 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 73% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio, 23% to Arizona, 3% to Pennsylvania, and 1% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation open to new grantees?
27%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 15 grantees (27%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $120; repeat grants $787. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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 $8K (2020) to $9K (2021). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adath Israel Cincinnati, OH | Charity | $3,580 |
| Cincinnati Art Museum Cincinnati, OH | Charity | $1,600 |
| Arizona Music Fest Scottsdale, AZ | Charity | $1,500 |
| Brandeis National Committee - Phoen Scottsdale, AZ | Charity | $600 |
| Taft Museum of Art Cincinnati, OH | Charity | $275 |
| CET Cincinnati, OH | Charity | $250 |
| Cincinnati Symphony Club Cincinnati, OH | Charity | $250 |
| American Jewish Committee Philadelphia, PA | Charity | $250 |
| Cincinnati Museum Center Cincinnati, OH | Charity | $180 |
| Lighthouse Youth Services Cincinnati, OH | Charity | $150 |
Ready to take the next step with Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation?
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 | $140,529 | $21,169 | $11,432 | $9,135 | 15 | $9,235 | $19,116 | $9,661 |
| 2024 | $130,792 | $12,672 | $12,307 | $9,075 | 13 | $9,925 | $10,365 | $9,051 |
| 2023 | $131,596 | $7,465 | $11,378 | $8,405 | 12 | $9,255 | $5,371 | $8,517 |
| 2022 | $135,509 | $4,260 | $11,988 | $8,845 | 14 | $9,595 | $2,074 | $9,124 |
| 2021 | $143,237 | $16,400 | $12,647 | $9,486 | 11 | $10,136 | $13,987 | $9,603 |
| 2020 | $139,484 | $9,164 | $10,968 | $7,731 | 10 | — | $7,026 | $9,174 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, including the Taft Museum of Art, whose mission is “to provide meaningful experiences by connecting people with great art, both in a historic setting and in the community.” The Cincinnati Museum Center describes its mission as inspiring people of all ages to learn about the world through science, regional history, and educational experiences. Lighthouse Youth Services describes its mission as empowering young people and families to succeed through care that promotes healing and growth.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $9,135. Grants ranged from $100 to $3,580, with a median of $250. Its largest listed grants were $3,580 to Adath Israel, $1,600 to the Cincinnati Art Museum, and $1,500 to Arizona Music Fest. Other listed recipients included Brandeis National Committee - Phoen ($600), Taft Museum of Art ($275), CET ($250), Cincinnati Symphony Club ($250), American Jewish Committee ($250), Cincinnati Museum Center ($180), Lighthouse Youth Services ($150), American Art Society of Cincinnati ($100), and the US Holocaust Memorial Museum ($100).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ronna Lucas as president; Judith Lucas as secretary/treasurer; and Marvin Lucas, MD, and Daniel Lucas, MD, as trustees.
Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation is led by Ronna Lucas, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ronna Lucas
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Lucas MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marvin Lucas MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judith Lucas
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation
How much does Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation give each year?
Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation gave $9K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 13 grants.
What is Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $609, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation that year got $120 on average.
Where does Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation give grants?
Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 73% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Arizona (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (9 grants) and Scottsdale, AZ (2 grants).
Does Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (15 grants).
Who are Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Adath Israel ($3,580), Cincinnati Art Museum ($1,600) and Arizona Music Fest ($1,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation?
Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation reported $141K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (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 Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, including the Taft Museum of Art, whose mission is “to provide meaningful experiences by connecting people with great art, both in a historic setting and in the community.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Schulzinger-Lucas Family 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 Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation's EIN?
Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1577902. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Schulzinger-Lucas Family 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Cincinnati, OH
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation funds nonprofits working on education, housing, community and cultural vibrancy, and related regional needs, with responsive grants focused on its eight-county Greater Cincinnati service area. Its 2024 median grant was $20,000, though amounts vary widely; specific opportunities include awards of up to $35,000 for Resilient Communities and up to $450,000 through the Neighborhood Development Fund. It lists RFP and letter-of-intent opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
1,408
Total Given
$184.4M
Friedlander Family Fund
Cincinnati, OH
The Friedlander Family Fund primarily supports human services, mostly in the Greater Cincinnati area, though its grants also cover food assistance, journalism, and the arts. In 2024, it made 68 grants ranging from $400 to $185,000, with a median grant of $10,000. It does not restrict giving to preselected organizations; it invites a simple one-page letter to Melissa LaCorte and lists no application deadlines.
Assets
$12.7M
Grants
68
Total Given
$1.2M
Carol Ann and Ralph V Haile Jr
Cincinnati, OH
The foundation funds arts and culture, civic and community initiatives, education, and human services in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, with a typical grant around $25,000 (2024 grants ranged from $5,000 to $1 million). It says it funds preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$283.2M
Grants
167
Total Given
$11.8M
HCS Foundation
Westlake, OH
HCS Foundation supports a broad range of nonprofit work, including education, youth, health, arts, and community projects. Its 2024 grants ranged from $2,500 to $2 million, with a median of $40,000; 95% of grant dollars went to Ohio recipients, with smaller amounts to New York and Michigan. The filing says requests are sent to the attention of the trustee listed in line 2a, but does not explicitly state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$105.4M
Grants
75
Total Given
$7.8M
The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation CO
Cincinnati, OH
The Wohlgemuth Herschede Foundation supported a range of charitable organizations, including arts and culture, education, housing, hunger relief, and animal welfare, primarily in the greater Cincinnati area. In 2022, it made 126 grants totaling about $1.03 million, typically $5,000 (with awards from $1,000 to $40,000). Its 2022 filing said it accepted letters and did not limit grants to preselected organizations; this is historical information, and no later filing is reported.
Assets
$11.7M
Grants
126
Total Given
$1.0M
Farmer Family Foundation
Cincinnati, OH
The Farmer Family Foundation supports arts, education, child advocacy, healthcare, research, and other charitable work, with most 2024 grant dollars going to Ohio organizations. Its 2024 grants ranged from $500 to $15 million, with a median of $15,000; the filing describes submitting a letter with the request purpose and amount plus general organizational information, and states no deadline or award restrictions.
Assets
$242.2M
Grants
181
Total Given
$49.6M
More similar funders
More Funders in Ohio
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Schulzinger-Lucas Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?