Stephen C Luce Foundation
The Stephen C Luce Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations in Massachusetts, including hospitals, libraries, churches, and other organizations.
Stephen C Luce Foundation at a glance
In short: Stephen C Luce Foundation gave $671K across 12 grants in 2026 (avg $56K), mostly in Massachusetts. 0% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $671,032
- +26.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $55,919
- +26.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $16,105
- Total assets
- $11,091,991
- +11.0% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 12, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% 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 Stephen C Luce Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 653067, Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: (888) 866-3275
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Stephen C Luce Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Martha's Vineyard Hospital ($179K). Together the top 10 received $650K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 45 grants of 60 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2026 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts. Named recipient communities include Boston, Chelsea, Oak Bluffs, and Vineyard Haven.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Stephen C Luce Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 0 of 12 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. How we count
- 100% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $427K (2024) to $671K (2026). In 2026 it made 12 grants totaling $671K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Martha's Vineyard Hospital Oak Bluffs, MA | Unrestricted General | $178,941 |
| Masonic Education Charity Trust Boston, MA | Unrestricted General | $178,941 |
| Vineyard Haven Pub Library Ttees Vineyard Haven, MA | Unrestricted General | $178,941 |
| Trustees of Christ Methodist Church Vineyard Haven, MA | Unrestricted General | $16,105 |
| St Augustine's Parish Tisbury Vineyard Haven, MA | Unrestricted General | $16,105 |
| Ttees of Grace Episcopal Church Vineyard Haven, MA | Unrestricted General | $16,105 |
| Unitarian Universalist Society Vineyard Haven, MA | Unrestricted General | $16,105 |
| Christian Science Society Vineyard Haven, MA | Unrestricted General | $16,105 |
| Trustees of First Baptist Church Vineyard Haven, MA | Unrestricted General | $16,105 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center Vineyard Haven, MA | Unrestricted General | $16,105 |
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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 | $11,091,991 | $1,615,918 | $806,563 | $671,032 | 12 | $714,155 | $1,534,007 | $607,293 |
| 2025 | $9,995,725 | $939,925 | $660,391 | $529,054 | 12 | $569,727 | $852,409 | $580,472 |
| 2024 | $9,688,474 | $329,031 | $533,395 | $427,430 | 12 | $463,600 | $256,582 | $522,925 |
| 2023 | $9,893,488 | $-203,474 | $664,418 | $547,263 | 12 | $582,019 | $137,706 | $516,052 |
| 2022 | $10,744,259 | $2,085,562 | $680,996 | $557,080 | 12 | $595,427 | $2,001,956 | $592,567 |
| 2021 | $10,203,459 | $747,045 | $569,251 | $453,723 | 12 | — | $684,517 | $515,356 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Stephen C Luce Foundation reported a distributable amount of $607K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to a range of organizations, including religious organizations, a hospital, a public library, and Masonic-related organizations. The Masonic Education & Charity Trust describes its own mission as holding and investing funds for related Masonic organizations and distributing income to them. The DeMolay Foundation of Massachusetts describes its mission as supporting the physical, mental, and spiritual development of young men ages 12–21 through educational, religious, charitable, and other activities.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $671,032. Grant amounts ranged from $10,737 to $178,941, with a median of $16,105. The largest reported grants were $178,941 each to Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, Masonic Education Charity Trust, and Vineyard Haven Public Library Trustees. DeMolay Foundation of Massachusetts received $10,737.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bank of America is listed as trustee on the 2026 filing.
Stephen C Luce Foundation's only listed officer is Bank Of America, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Bank Of America
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$84K (2021) → $106K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $106K, to Bank of America (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Stephen C Luce Foundation
How much does Stephen C Luce Foundation give each year?
Stephen C Luce Foundation gave $671K across 12 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $529K across 12 grants.
What is Stephen C Luce Foundation's typical grant size?
Stephen C Luce Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $16,105, and its average grant was $55,919, across 12 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Stephen C Luce Foundation give grants?
Stephen C Luce Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Vineyard Haven, MA (8 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Stephen C Luce Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Stephen C Luce Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Stephen C Luce Foundation's largest grantees?
Stephen C Luce Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Martha's Vineyard Hospital ($178,941), Masonic Education Charity Trust ($178,941) and Vineyard Haven Pub Library Ttees ($178,941), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Stephen C Luce Foundation?
Stephen C Luce Foundation reported $11.1M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $714K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $607K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Stephen C Luce Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to a range of organizations, including religious organizations, a hospital, a public library, and Masonic-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Stephen C Luce Foundation?
The foundation 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 Stephen C Luce Foundation's EIN?
Stephen C Luce Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7105691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does Stephen C 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 26, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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