The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust
The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust is a Form 990-PF private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including wildlife conservation, medical care, grief support, housing, food assistance, and children’s welfare.
The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust at a glance
In short: The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust gave $44K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), top state Washington. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,000
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,400
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $268,622
- -12.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (25% 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 The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing specifies no particular form or materials and says only 501(c)(3) organizations should apply.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states there are no submission deadlines.
- Deadline
- The filing states there are no submission deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: The Lovett Mcluckie Family Trust
Mailing address: PO Box 2184, Seattle, WA 98111
Phone: (206) 441-1558
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center for Biological Diversity ($6K). Together the top 10 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 50 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, recipients in Washington received 25%, California 18%, Arizona 14%, New York 11%, and Alabama 11%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% 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 $38K (2020) to $46K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Biological Diversity Tucson, AZ | Preserving Wild Life and Wild Places. | $6,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders New York, NY | Providing lifesaving medical care to those most in need. | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative Montgomery, AL | To end mass incarceration and excessive punishment in the united states, to challenge racial and economic injustics, and to portect basic human rights for the most vulnerable people in American society. | $5,000 |
| Kara Palo Alto, CA | Grief Support for Children and Adults. | $5,000 |
| Plymouth Housing Group Seattle, WA | Housing and Services for Homeless and Low Income. | $5,000 |
| Save the Children Fairfield, CT | To inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. | $5,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC Winston-Salem, NC | Restoring dignity, rekindling hope, and strengthening the bonds of community. | $4,000 |
| Life Moves (Formerly Innvision Shelter Network) Mento Park, CA | Donation for Housing Programs for Homeless. | $3,000 |
| Pike Place Market Seattle, WA | Help in restoring market family (seniors, workers, small businesses) back to health and productivity. | $3,000 |
| Plymouth Healing Communities Seattle, WA | Housing and Services for Mentally Ill. | $3,000 |
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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 | $268,622 | $13,233 | $52,765 | $44,000 | 10 | $44,302 | $6,438 | $48,958 |
| 2023 | $308,154 | $39,612 | $48,366 | $41,000 | 9 | $41,294 | $33,380 | $42,169 |
| 2022 | $316,908 | $17,270 | $55,254 | $46,000 | 11 | $46,324 | $9,771 | $43,109 |
| 2021 | $354,892 | $50,341 | $46,366 | $38,000 | 10 | $38,271 | $43,175 | $47,113 |
| 2020 | $350,917 | $39,933 | $45,198 | $38,000 | 10 | — | $33,789 | $38,802 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust reported a distributable amount of $49K 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 included support for organizations with varied missions. The Center for Biological Diversity describes its work as using science, law, and creative media to protect species and the lands, waters, and climate they need to survive. Kara says it provides grief support for people of all ages. Plymouth Healing Communities says it provides companionship, housing, and circles of support for people living with mental illness and housing instability.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $44,000 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $3,000 to $6,000, with a median of $5,000.
Among the 2024 recipients, the Center for Biological Diversity received $6,000 for preserving wildlife and wild places. Doctors Without Borders, Equal Justice Initiative, Kara, Plymouth Housing Group, and Save the Children each received $5,000. Other recipients included Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC ($4,000), Life Moves ($3,000), Pike Place Market ($3,000), and Plymouth Healing Communities ($3,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ruth McLuckie, Benjamin Andrew McLuckie, Timothy Mark McLuckie, Elisabeth McLuckie Keller, and Ann Marie McLuckie as trustees.
The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Marie McLuckie
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Benjamin Andrew McLuckie
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Elisabeth McLuckie Keller
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ruth McLuckie
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy Mark McLuckie
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust
How much does The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust give each year?
The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust gave $44K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $41K across 9 grants.
What is The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust's typical grant size?
The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,400, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust that year got $4K on average.
Where does The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust give grants?
The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust's top state is Washington, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (18%) and Arizona (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (3 grants).
Does The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust's largest grantees?
The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Center for Biological Diversity ($6,000), Doctors Without Borders ($5,000) and Equal Justice Initiative ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust?
The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust reported $269K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $44K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $49K (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 The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. The Center for Biological Diversity describes its work as using science, law, and creative media to protect species and the lands, waters, and climate they need to survive. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust's EIN?
The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1570341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lovett McLuckie Family Trust 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.
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