The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable
The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable is a private foundation based in Birmingham, Alabama. Its 2025 filing reports 23 grants totaling $107,270 to charitable organizations.
The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable at a glance
In short: The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable gave $107K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Alabama. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $107,270
- -12.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +15.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,664
- -23.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $3,750,756
- +11.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (8 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Alabama (90% 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 The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable
- 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 530584, Birmingham, AL 35223-2429
Phone: (205) 879-2121
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Regions Tradition LLC ($15K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 102 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Alabama, 9% to California, and 1% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 23 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2022) to $497K (2021). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $107K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regions Tradition LLC Birmingham, AL | Medical Research | $15,000 |
| G Strong Foundation Santa Clara, CA | Accelerating research to end sma (the #1 genetic killer of young children) and providing practical support for families, such as equipment grants. | $10,000 |
| Restoration Academy Fairfield, AL | Offering a, christ-centered education regardless of zip code or background, aimed at serving a predominantly urban and at-risk population. | $10,000 |
| United Ability Birmingham, AL | To provide innovative services connecting people with disabilities to their communities and empowering individuals to live full and maningful lives. | $10,000 |
| Urban Ministries Birmingham, AL | Connects neighbors with neighbors to serve birmingham with compassion & wholeness. | $10,000 |
| 3 Hots and a Cot Birmingham, AL | Provide a place for homeless veterans to receive the assistance they need to transition back to civilian society. | $5,000 |
| Center for Executive Leadership Birmingham, AL | Help men discover a relationship with christ by encouraging and enlightening. | $5,000 |
| Megan Montgomery Fdn Birmingham, AL | Recognize unhealthy behaviors and stop relationship violence before it starts | $5,000 |
| Monday Morning Quarter Back Club Birmingham, AL | Support children's medical needs through the club's charitable arm, quarterbacking children's health foundation. | $5,000 |
| St Francis Xavier Church Birmingham, AL | In response to our gospel call, we seek to be a viable and welcoming community which ministers to the people of god through responsible stewardship of our time, talent and treasure | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,750,756 | $545,747 | $151,078 | $107,270 | 23 | $107,270 | $545,747 |
| 2024 | $3,356,087 | $210,155 | $164,785 | $122,270 | 20 | $122,270 | $210,155 |
| 2023 | $3,310,715 | $77,382 | $148,788 | $102,500 | 29 | $102,500 | $79,441 |
| 2022 | $3,382,121 | $296,774 | $95,552 | $47,750 | 11 | $47,750 | $296,774 |
| 2021 | $3,180,899 | $487,704 | $555,803 | $497,417 | 19 | — | $487,704 |
| 2020 | $3,248,998 | $81,861 | $119,994 | $66,775 | 48 | — | $91,834 |
| 2019 | $3,287,131 | $184,225 | $177,466 | $113,833 | 58 | — | $184,225 |
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 went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, United Ability describes its mission as providing innovative services that connect people with disabilities to their communities and empower them to live full and meaningful lives. The Mountain Brook City Schools Foundation says it mobilizes community support and resources for academic improvement through technological improvement, library enhancement, and professional development. Vulcan Park Foundation describes its work as preserving and promoting Vulcan, advancing understanding of Birmingham’s history and culture, and encouraging exploration of the region.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $107,270. Grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median of $3,500. Among the largest grants were $15,000 to Regions Tradition LLC for medical research, and $10,000 each to G Strong Foundation, Restoration Academy, United Ability, and Urban Ministries. Other 2025 grants included $5,000 to 3 Hots and a Cot, Megan Montgomery Foundation, and United Way.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Thomas G. Luckie is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable is led by Thomas G. Luckie, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas G. Luckie
President
Vice President → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Robert E. Luckie III (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable
How much does The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable give each year?
The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable gave $107K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $122K across 20 grants.
What is The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable's typical grant size?
The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $4,664, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable give grants?
The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable gives mostly in Alabama: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Birmingham, AL (16 grants) and Mountain Brook, AL (2 grants).
Does The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable's largest grantees?
The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Regions Tradition LLC ($15,000), G Strong Foundation ($10,000) and Restoration Academy ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable?
The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $546K.
What does The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable?
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 The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable's EIN?
The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1399703. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Robert and Lois Luckie Charitable 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 28, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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