Non-profit

Robert and Maureen Lucas Family Foundation

Tax ID:

95-4666465

Tax-Exempt Status:

501(c)(3)-PF

Budget (2019):

Revenue: $59,538
Expenses: $111,825
Assets: $1,411,516

Location:

La Cañada Flintridge, California

Formation:

1998

Type:

Private Grantmaking Foundation

President:

Robert Lucas

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The Robert and Maureen Lucas Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in La Canada Flintridge, California. The foundation regularly makes contributions to local religious and educational charities, as well as several nonprofit organizations advancing left-of-center policies.

Background

The Robert and Maureen Lucas Family Foundation was established in 1998 as a private grantmaking foundation. 1 The foundation’s 2020 tax return shows total net assets of $1,481,599. 2 Grants and contributions made in 2019 totaled $103,000. 3

Contributions

In 2019, the foundation made contributions to local religious and educational charities, as well as several left-of-center charitable organizations. Religious contributions included Bridges, a ministry to establish churches, and La Canada Presbyterian Church. Educational contributions included Mayfield Senior School and the Music Center Foundation. 4 The foundation gave $10,000 to the National Immigration Law Center. 5 This nonprofit advocacy group advocates for liberal immigration policies. 6 It is a part of the Check the Sheriff coalition, which was formed to oppose the policies and actions of the LA County Sheriff’s Department, alleging that the department has a history of violence and harassment and calling for the resignation of LA County Sheriff Alex Villanueva (D). 7 The National Immigration Law Center was one of the organizations that signed a letter entitled “An Open Letter to America’s CEOs” condemning the Trump Administration’s immigration policies and urging American CEOs not to employ anyone involved with the policy. 8 The National Immigration Law Center advocates for maintaining the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, free health care and financial support for illegal immigrants, and immigration reform. 9

The Robert and Maureen Lucas Family Foundation gave $10,000 to the Trevor Project. 10 This nonprofit organization was founded in 1998 by the creators of the film Trevor. It focuses on research and suicide prevention services to LGBT persons under age 25. 11

The Robert and Maureen Lucas Family Foundation also gave $10,000 to the Center For Reproductive Rights, 12 which advocates for increased legal protections for and access to abortion in the United States and internationally. 13

The Robert and Maureen Lucas Family Foundation also gave $25,000 to Door of Hope, 14 a nonprofit organization that provides transitional housing and financial assistance to the homeless in the Greater San Gabriel Valley, California area. 15

Leadership

Robert Lucas is the president of the foundation. Maureen Lucas is the secretary/treasurer of the foundation. 16

References

  1. GuideStar Profile. Robert & Maureen Lucas Family Foundation. Accessed August 23, 2021. https://www.guidestar.org/profile/95-4666465
  2. Robert and Maureen Lucas Family Foundation, Return of a Private Foundation (Form 990-PF), 2020, Part II
  3. Robert and Maureen Lucas Family Foundation, Return of a Private Foundation (Form 990-PF), 2020, Part I
  4. Robert and Maureen Lucas Family Foundation, Return of a Private Foundation (Form 990-PF), 2019, Part XV
  5. Robert and Maureen Lucas Family Foundation, Return of a Private Foundation (Form 990-PF), 2019, Part XV
  6. National Immigration Law Center – About Us – What We Do. Accessed August 23, 2021. https://www.nilc.org/about-us/what_we_do/
  7. Check the Sheriff – About. Accessed August 23, 2021. https://www.checkthesheriff.com/about
  8. InfluenceWatch website. “An Open Letter to America’s CEOs”. April 6, 2019. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.influencewatch.org/app/uploads/2019/04/Restore-Public-Trust-Open-Letter-Asylum-04.2019.pdf
  9. National Immigration Law Center – Issues. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.nilc.org/issues/
  10. Robert and Maureen Lucas Family Foundation, Return of a Private Foundation (Form 990-PF), 2019, Part XV
  11. The Trevor Project – About. Accessed August 23, 2021. https://www.thetrevorproject.org/about/
  12. Robert and Maureen Lucas Family Foundation, Return of a Private Foundation (Form 990-PF), 2019, Part XV
  13. InfluenceWatch – Center for Reproductive Rights. Accessed August 24, 2021. https://www.influencewatch.org/non-profit/center-for-reproductive-rights/
  14. Robert and Maureen Lucas Family Foundation, Return of a Private Foundation (Form 990-PF), 2019, Part XV
  15. Door of Hope – About. Accessed August 23, 2021. https://doorofhope.us/doh-about-us/
  16. Robert and Maureen Lucas Family Foundation, Return of a Private Foundation (Form 990-PF), 2019, Part VIII
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Nonprofit Information

  • Accounting Period: December - November
  • Tax Exemption Received: May 1, 1998

  • Available Filings

    Period Form Type Total revenue Total functional expenses Total assets (EOY) Total liabilities (EOY) Unrelated business income? Total contributions Program service revenue Investment income Comp. of current officers, directors, etc. Form 990
    2019 Dec Form PF $59,538 $111,825 $1,411,516 $1 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2015 Dec Form PF $61,597 $111,538 $1,283,839 $1 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2014 Dec Form PF $96,126 $114,050 $1,401,981 $1 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2013 Dec Form PF $137,278 $110,351 $1,439,478 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2012 Dec Form PF $48,133 $96,578 $1,325,881 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF
    2011 Dec Form PF $109,917 $63,933 $1,259,547 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 PDF

    Additional Filings (PDFs)