The Lux Foundation Inc
The Lux Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, and states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected organizations.
The Lux Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Lux Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $118K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,177,000
- +352.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $117,700
- +216.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $48,500
- Total assets
- $12,909,046
- +58.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (78% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Lux Foundation Inc
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 73 Bowling Green Station, New York, NY 10274-0073
Phone: (212) 902-8711
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lux Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Atlantic Council of the United States ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 25 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were reported as 78% to recipients in DC, 18% in NY, 2% in WY, and 2% in VA.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lux Foundation Inc gives
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 40% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 168% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $260K (2023) to $1.9M (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Atlantic Council of the United States Washington, DC | general | $500,000 |
| Antiquities Coalition Washington, DC | General | $250,000 |
| The Princes Foundation America Inc Rochester, NY | General | $150,000 |
| The American Pops Orchestra Washington, DC | General | $100,000 |
| The Kings Foundation America Inc Rochester, NY | General | $50,000 |
| White House Historical Association Washington, DC | General | $47,000 |
| Institute for A Secure America Inc Washington, DC | General | $25,000 |
| Joeys Foundation Inc Sheridan, WY | General | $25,000 |
| Thurman Brisben Center Fredericksburg, VA | General | $20,000 |
| American Library in Paris Inc New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
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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 | $12,909,046 | $6,946,144 | $1,324,535 | $1,177,000 | 10 | $1,177,049 | $5,888,654 | $700,387 |
| 2023 | $8,147,740 | $1,551,295 | $287,549 | $260,000 | 7 | $260,000 | $533,827 | $618,413 |
| 2022 | $7,630,574 | $3,264,544 | $363,792 | $310,000 | 5 | $310,000 | $1,667,782 | $558,062 |
| 2021 | $5,884,887 | $1,055,176 | $2,000,712 | $1,949,718 | 2 | $1,949,718 | $1,019,680 | $566,723 |
| 2020 | $5,612,656 | $739,555 | $506,161 | $467,000 | 1 | — | $662,840 | $496,529 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lux Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $700K 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 grantees include organizations with varied stated missions. For example, the Antiquities Coalition describes its work as protecting shared heritage and global security by addressing cultural racketeering and the illicit trade in ancient art and artifacts. The White House Historical Association says it works to enhance understanding and appreciation of the Executive Mansion and supports the acquisition of historic furnishings for the White House collection. The Institute for a Secure America describes itself as a research and educational organization focused on strengthening U.S. national security and the security of allies and friends.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $1,177,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $48,500. Among the largest were $500,000 to The Atlantic Council of the United States, $250,000 to the Antiquities Coalition, $150,000 to The Princes Foundation America Inc, and $100,000 to The American Pops Orchestra. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “general.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John F W Rogers as president and director.
The Lux Foundation Inc is led by John F W Rogers, President & Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John F W Rogers
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 The Lux Foundation Inc
How much does The Lux Foundation Inc give each year?
The Lux Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $260K across 7 grants.
What is The Lux Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Lux Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $48,500, and its average grant was $117,700, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lux Foundation Inc give grants?
The Lux Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (5 grants) and Rochester, NY (2 grants).
Does The Lux Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lux Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lux Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Lux Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The Atlantic Council of the United States ($500,000), Antiquities Coalition ($250,000) and The Princes Foundation America Inc ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lux Foundation Inc?
The Lux Foundation Inc reported $12.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $700K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lux Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with varied stated missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lux Foundation Inc?
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 Lux Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Lux Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3979808. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lux Foundation Inc 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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Grantable. (2026). The Lux Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lux-foundation-inc-morg_15177ed730ec4bfe9f26cb831c79993f
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