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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 13-6001282

The Henry Luce Foundation Inc

A private foundation in New York, NY. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 652 grants and $49.3 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Online Portal
41 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10010
(212) 489-7700
[email protected]
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Assets and giving by year

5 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $49,274,542

    Grants listed
    652
    Assets, end of year
    $1,132,206,450

  • Tax year 2023

    $45,815,205

    Grants listed
    585
    Assets, end of year
    $1,090,872,427

  • Tax year 2022

    $47,413,132

    Grants listed
    561
    Assets, end of year
    $1,070,353,319

  • Tax year 2021

    $44,247,373

    Grants listed
    321
    Assets, end of year
    $1,226,277,880

  • Tax year 2020

    $41,432,295

    Grants listed
    319
    Assets, end of year
    $1,038,042,559

Grants paid in 2024

652 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. American Council of Learned SocietiesNew York, NY

    Support for academic fellowships

    $1,250,000
  2. First Nations Development InstituteLongmont, CO

    Support for fellowships

    $750,000
  3. First Nations Development InstituteLongmont, CO

    Support for fellowships

    $550,000
  4. First Nations Development InstituteLongmont, CO

    Support for fellowships

    $500,000
  5. Colby CollegeWaterville, ME

    Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program

    $458,200
  6. Creighton UniversityOmaha, NE

    Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program

    $458,200
  7. Fordham UniversityBronx, NY

    Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program

    $458,200
  8. Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC

    Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program

    $458,200
  9. Marymount UniversityArlington, VA

    Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program

    $458,200
  10. Mount Holyoke CollegeSouth Hadley, MA

    Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program

    $458,200
  11. Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, CA

    Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program

    $458,200
  12. Seton Hall UniversitySouth Orange, NJ

    Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program

    $458,200
  13. St Johns UniversityQueens, NY

    Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program

    $458,200
  14. Trinity Washington UniversityWashington, DC

    Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program

    $458,200
  15. University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN

    Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program

    $458,200
  16. Villanova Preparatory SchoolOjai, CA

    Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program

    $458,200
  17. University of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WI

    Support for academic research

    $450,000
  18. American Council of Learned SocietiesNew York, NY

    Support for PhD dissertation fellowships

    $406,668
  19. Morgan State UniversityBaltimore, MD

    Support for research networks and public programs

    $400,000
  20. National Museum of American History Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DC

    Support for convening and related publication

    $400,000
  21. University of California BerkeleyBerkeley, CA

    Support for research network

    $400,000
  22. The Stimson CenterWashington, DC

    Support for policy research and workshops

    $350,000
  23. East-West CenterHonolulu, HI

    Support for academic research

    $315,000
  24. AAPI Civic Engagement FundLos Angeles, CA

    Support for civic engagement

    $300,000
  25. First Nations Development InstituteLongmont, CO

    Fellowship support

    $300,000
  26. National Museum of American History Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DC

    Support for convening and publication

    $300,000
  27. Public Religion Research Institute (PRRI)Washington, DC

    Support for research fellows

    $300,000
  28. Amalgamated FoundationWashington, DC

    Support for advocacy of higher education

    $250,000
  29. Burke MuseumSeattle, WA

    Support for preservation of an art collection

    $250,000
  30. Leslie-Lohman Museum of ArtNew York, NY

    Support for an art exhibition

    $250,000
  31. Native American Rights FundBoulder, CO

    Support for a museum

    $250,000
  32. Portland Art MuseumPortland, OR

    Support for an art exhibition

    $250,000
  33. Texas TribuneAustin, TX

    Support for an educational series on Texas history

    $250,000
  34. Smithsonian American Art MuseumWashington, DC

    Support for gallery improvements and installation of artwork

    $225,000
  35. American Historical AssociationWashington, DC

    Support for the preservation of history

    $200,000
  36. Anchorage MuseumAnchorage, AK

    Support for an art exhibition

    $200,000
  37. Association of Tribal Archives Libraries and MuseumsEdmond, OK

    Support for a museum

    $200,000
  38. Center for Southeast Asia Studies University of California BerkeleyBerkeley, CA

    Support for academic research

    $200,000
  39. Clemson University FoundationClemson, SC

    Support for a Clare Boothe Luce STEM professorship

    $200,000
  40. Columbia UniversityNew York, NY

    Support for post doc fellowship and convenings

    $200,000
  41. Free PressFlorence, MA

    Support for media advocacy and strengthening of local news coverage

    $200,000
  42. Kairos Center for Religions Rights and Social JusticeSan Francisco, CA

    Support for community education and related publications

    $200,000
  43. Meanings of Democracy LabStorrsMansfield, CT

    Support for podcast and related research

    $200,000
  44. Montclair Art MuseumMontclair, NJ

    Support for gallery improvements and installation of artwork

    $200,000
  45. Nevada Museum of ArtReno, NV

    Support for gallery improvements and installation of artwork

    $200,000
  46. Oakland Museum of CaliforniaOakland, CA

    Support for preservation of an art collection

    $200,000
  47. OpenSecretsWashington, DC

    Support for professional training

    $200,000
  48. PEN AmericaNew York, NY

    Support for research and the creation of materials for public education

    $200,000
  49. Queens MuseumFlushing, NY

    Support for archving of permanent collection

    $200,000
  50. Smithsonian American Art MuseumWashington, DC

    Support for collection development and archival project

    $200,000
  51. The Aspen InstituteWashington, DC

    Support for leadership development and convening

    $200,000
  52. Whitney Museum of American ArtNew York, NY

    Support for an art exhibition

    $200,000
  53. Woodmere Art MuseumPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for gallery improvements and installation of artwork

    $200,000
  54. University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC

    Support for academic research

    $195,000
  55. The Asia FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Support for leadership training

    $185,000
  56. Centre for University Core Singapore University of Social SciencesSingapore

    Support for academic research and community engagement

    $180,000
  57. Columbia UniversityNew York, NY

    Support for academic research

    $180,000
  58. Modern Tibetan Studies Program Columbia UniversityNew York, NY

    Support for an academic program

    $180,000
  59. Alaska Native Heritage CenterAnchorage, AK

    Support for an art exhibition

    $175,000
  60. Arizona State UniversityTempe, AZ

    Support for workshops and public scholarship

    $175,000
  61. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityTallahassee, FL

    Support for research, academic programs and student fellowships

    $175,000
  62. SojournersWashington, DC

    Support for reporting and related content

    $175,000
  63. The GroundTruth ProjectBoston, MA

    Support for local reporting

    $175,000
  64. Dialogue EarthLondon, United Kingdom

    Support for the creation of materials for public education and professional training

    $165,000
  65. Robert F Wagner School of Public ServiceNew York, NY

    Support for collaboration among academic institutions and scholars

    $165,000
  66. The Research Foundation for The State University of New York (SUNY)Albany, NY

    Support for collaboration among academic institutions and scholars

    $165,000
  67. University of UtahSalt Lake City, UT

    Support for academic research

    $164,000
  68. California Institute of TechnologyPasadena, CA

    Support for a Clare Boothe Luce STEM professorship

    $155,000
  69. Grinnell CollegeGrinnell, IA

    Support for two Clare Boothe Luce STEM professorships

    $155,000
  70. University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI

    Support for academic programs

    $155,000
  71. Bophana Audiovisual Resource CenterPhnom Penh, Cambodia

    Support for training of filmmakers

    $154,000
  72. American Journalism ProjectWashington, DC

    General Operating Support

    $150,000
  73. American Journalism ProjectWashington, DC

    General Operating Support

    $150,000
  74. Asian Cultural CouncilNew York, NY

    Support for artist fellowships and an exchange program

    $150,000
  75. ASIANetworkKew Gardens, NY

    Support for collaboration among academic institutions and scholars

    $150,000
  76. Asociacin Cultural Casa del NioVilla Rica, Colombia

    Support for development of community organizations and civil society

    $150,000
  77. Benedict CollegeColumbia, SC

    Support for gallery improvements and installation of artwork

    $150,000
  78. Bowie State University FoundationBowie, MD

    Support for four Clare Boothe Luce undergraduate STEM research awards

    $150,000
  79. Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MA

    Support for survey and related convening

    $150,000
  80. Brandeis UniversityWaltham, MA

    Support for survey and related convening

    $150,000
  81. Carnegie Museums of PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    Support for gallery improvements and installation of artwork

    $150,000
  82. Center for Religious Diversity and Public LifeColorado Springs, CO

    Support for documentary film, scholarly research, and research center

    $150,000
  83. Colorado School of MinesGolden, CO

    Supporrt for two Clare Boothe Luce graduate fellowships

    $150,000
  84. Faith in Action NetworkWashington, DC

    Support for events and associated report

    $150,000
  85. Georgia O'Keeffe MuseumSanta Fe, NM

    Support for a curatorial position

    $150,000
  86. Higher Education Resource Services (HERS)Denver, CO

    Support for leadership training for STEM faculty in higher education

    $150,000
  87. Highlander Research and Education CenterNew Market, TN

    Support for curriculum development, trainings, and convening

    $150,000
  88. Hopivewat Learning CenterKykotsmovi, AZ

    General Operating Support

    $150,000
  89. Indiana University Center for Religion and the HumanBloomington, IN

    Support for publications and events

    $150,000
  90. International Crisis GroupWashington, DC

    Support for policy research and analysis

    $150,000
  91. Local Media FoundationLake City, MI

    Support for reporting on religion

    $150,000
  92. Loyola University MarylandBaltimore, MD

    Support for two Clare Boothe Luce STEM professorships

    $150,000
  93. On Being ProjectSaint Paul, MN

    Support for podcast episodes and related events

    $150,000
  94. Rural Digital Resiliency ProjectMorgantown, WV

    Supports convenings and community-building activities

    $150,000
  95. Saint Mary's CollegeNotre Dame, IN

    Support for a Clare Boothe Luce STEM professorship

    $150,000
  96. Siena CollegeLoudonville, NY

    Support for four Clare Boothe Luce undergraduate STEM research awards

    $150,000
  97. St Edward's UniversityAustin, TX

    Support for four Clare Boothe Luce undergraduate STEM research awards

    $150,000
  98. The St Charles Center for Faith ActionNew Orleans, LA

    Support for convenings and research

    $150,000
  99. The University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal ArtsAustin, TX

    Support for academic research

    $150,000
  100. Trinity University San Antonio TXSan Antonio, TX

    Support for 24 Clare Boothe Luce undergraduate STEM research awards

    $150,000
  101. University of Colorado BoulderBoulder, CO

    Support for research and publications

    $150,000
  102. University of Detroit MercyDetroit, MI

    Support for six Clare Boothe Luce undergraduate STEM research awards

    $150,000
  103. University of MaineOrono, ME

    Support for a Clare Boothe Luce STEM professorship

    $150,000
  104. University of Massachusetts BostonNewton, MA

    Support for 24 Clare Boothe Luce undergraduate STEM research awards

    $150,000
  105. University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

    Support for four Clare Boothe Luce undergraduate STEM research awards

    $150,000
  106. University of Texas at El PasoEl Paso, TX

    Support for two Clare Boothe Luce STEM professorships

    $150,000
  107. University of Washington TacomaTacoma, WA

    Support for 24 Clare Boothe Luce undergraduate STEM research awards

    $150,000
  108. Georgetown UniversityWashington, DC

    Support for academic research

    $145,000
  109. American Council of Learned SocietiesNew York, NY

    Support for convenings, publications and scholarship

    $140,000
  110. PRXBrighton, MA

    Support for reporting

    $140,000
  111. University of Hawai'i FoundationHonolulu, HI

    Support for academic research

    $134,000
  112. Duke UniversityDurham, NC

    Support for academic fellowships, training and convenings

    $130,500
  113. American Center for Mongolian StudiesPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for academic programs

    $130,000
  114. Center for Southeast Asian Studies University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Support for academic research

    $130,000
  115. Center for Strategic and International StudiesWashington, DC

    Support for policy research and convenings

    $130,000
  116. Auburn Theological SeminaryNew York, NY

    Support for convening, networking, and publications

    $125,000
  117. Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceWashington, DC

    Support for policy research and convenings

    $125,000
  118. Center for Asian American MediaSan Francisco, CA

    Support for documentary projects

    $125,000
  119. Center for Black Brown and Queer StudiesCambridge, MA

    Support for a history research project

    $125,000
  120. Fine Arts Museums of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

    Support for gallery improvements and installation of artwork

    $125,000
  121. Holt Smithson FoundationSanta Fe, NM

    Support for an art exhibition

    $125,000
  122. Indigenous Peoples Rights InternationalYarmouth, ME

    Support for advancing human rights

    $125,000
  123. Indigenous Peoples Rights InternationalYarmouth, ME

    Support for advancing human rights

    $125,000
  124. IndiJ Public MediaPhoenix, AZ

    General Operating Support

    $125,000
  125. Institute of Contemporary Art Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Support for preservation of an art collection

    $125,000
  126. Minnesota Museum of American ArtSaint Paul, MN

    Support for an art exhibition

    $125,000
  127. Museum of Modern ArtNew York, NY

    Support for an art exhibition

    $125,000
  128. Regional Center for Social Science and Sustainable DevelopmentChiang Mai, Thailand

    Support for academic research

    $125,000
  129. The Foundation for NC A&T State UniversityGreensboro, NC

    Support for student fellowships

    $125,000
  130. The Foundation for NC A&T State UniversityGreensboro, NC

    Support for student fellowships

    $125,000
  131. University of VictoriaVictoria, Canada

    Support for collaboration among academic institutions and scholars

    $125,000
  132. Asia SocietyNew York, NY

    Support for the creation of materials for public education

    $120,000
  133. School for Advanced Research on the Human ExperienceSanta Fe, NM

    Support for an art exhibition and educational programming

    $115,000
  134. AAPI Civic Engagement FundLos Angeles, CA

    Support for civic engagement

    $100,000
  135. American Friends of Prospect BurmaAccord, NY

    Support for collaboration among academic institutions and scholars

    $100,000
  136. American Geographical SocietyNew York, NY

    Support for cocurricular educational programming for high school students

    $100,000
  137. American Historical AssociationWashington, DC

    Support for the preservation of history

    $100,000
  138. American Indian Science Engineering Society (AISES)Albuquerque, NM

    Support for research and programming to recruit and retain STEM professionals

    $100,000
  139. Anchorage MuseumAnchorage, AK

    Support for an art exhibition

    $100,000
  140. Arizona Native VotePhoenix, AZ

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  141. Asian Prisoner Support CommitteeSan Francisco, CA

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  142. Asociacin Cultural Casa del NioVilla Rica, Colombia

    Support for development of community organizations and civil society

    $100,000
  143. Bears Ears Inter-Tribal CoalitionSacramento, CA

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  144. Bowie State University FoundationBowie, MD

    Support for internships in computer science for college students

    $100,000
  145. California African American MuseumLos Angeles, CA

    Support for an art publication

    $100,000
  146. California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center (CICSC)San Marcos, CA

    Support for an art exhibition

    $100,000
  147. Capital B News IncNew York, NY

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  148. Center for Religious Diversity and Public LifeColorado Springs, CO

    Support for scholarship, events, and publications

    $100,000
  149. Center for Southeast Asian Studies at Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL

    Support for academic research

    $100,000
  150. Columbia UniversityNew York, NY

    Support for convenings and podcast series

    $100,000
  151. Committee to Protect JournalistsNew York, NY

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  152. Commonwealth Club - World Affairs of CaliforniaSan Francisco, CA

    Support for audio documentary

    $100,000
  153. Community First DevelopmentMawson, Australia

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  154. Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY

    Support for 24 Clare Boothe Luce undergraduate STEM research awards

    $100,000
  155. Council on Foreign RelationsNew York, NY

    Support for public policy research

    $100,000
  156. Emmanuel CollegeBoston, MA

    Support for 24 Clare Boothe Luce undergraduate STEM research awards

    $100,000
  157. Florida Agricultural and Mechanical UniversityTallahassee, FL

    Support for research, lecture series, and student fellowships

    $100,000
  158. Fund for the Development of the Indigenous Peoples of Latin America and theLa Paz, Bolivia

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  159. Global Young AcademyHalle Saale, Germany

    Support for leadership training for early career scientists

    $100,000
  160. GristSeattle, WA

    Support for local news coverage

    $100,000
  161. HalcyonWashington, DC

    Support for an incubator for STEM entrepreneurs

    $100,000
  162. Harwood Museum of ArtTaos, NM

    Support for an art exhibition

    $100,000
  163. Indigenous Movement For Peace Advancement and Conflict TransformationNanyuki, Kenya

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  164. Indigenous Nations PoetsMilwaukee, WI

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  165. Initium Tech PTE LTDSingapore

    Support for the creation of materials for public education

    $100,000
  166. Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN)Chicago, IL

    Support for fellows and community-building events

    $100,000
  167. Institute for Nonprofit NewsBeverly Hills, CA

    Support for the development of sustainable news organizations

    $100,000
  168. Interfaith AmericaChicago, IL

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  169. International Crisis GroupWashington, DC

    Support for research for conflict resolution

    $100,000
  170. James and Grace Lee Boggs FoundationDetroit, MI

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  171. Marian UniversityIndianapolis, IN

    Support for six Clare Boothe Luce undergraduate STEM research awards

    $100,000
  172. Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary ArtNorth Adams, MA

    Support for programming associated with an art exhibition

    $100,000
  173. Memphis Brooks Museum of ArtMemphis, TN

    Support for gallery improvements and installation of artwork

    $100,000
  174. Midwest Indigenous Immersion Network (MIIN)Hayward, WI

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  175. Miller Center for Interreligious Learning & Leadership at Hebrew CollegeNewton, MA

    Support for curriculum development and convening

    $100,000
  176. Mississippi Museum of ArtJackson, MS

    Support for an art exhibition

    $100,000
  177. Mountain Time ArtsBozeman, MT

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  178. Museum of Fine Arts BostonBoston, MA

    Support for gallery improvements and installation of artwork

    $100,000
  179. National Academy of SciencesWashington, DC

    Support for reseach and convening of STEM professionals and faculty

    $100,000
  180. National Committee on American Foreign PolicyNew York, NY

    Support for policy research and convenings

    $100,000
  181. National Indian Child Welfare AssociationPortland, OR

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  182. National Museum of American History Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DC

    Support for a history exhibition and related educational materials

    $100,000
  183. NearnessBrooklyn, NY

    Support for research and related meetings

    $100,000
  184. Not An AlternativeVashon, WA

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  185. Penn GlobalPhiladelphia, PA

    Support for leadership training and policy research

    $100,000
  186. Political Research AssociatesSomerville, MA

    Support for editorial work

    $100,000
  187. Proteus FundWaltham, MA

    Support for convenings and collaboration

    $100,000
  188. Regents of the University of California Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Support for gallery improvements and installation of artwork

    $100,000
  189. Research Foundation of the City University of New YorkNew York, NY

    Support for academic research

    $100,000
  190. Scientific Adventures for GirlsBerkeley, CA

    Support for after school STEM programming for primary school students

    $100,000
  191. Smithsonian Asian Pacific American CenterWashington, DC

    Support for an art exhibition

    $100,000
  192. Social Science Research CouncilNew York, NY

    Support for academic reseach

    $100,000
  193. Solutions Journalism NetworkNew York, NY

    Support for student fellowships

    $100,000
  194. South Asian American Digital ArchivePhiladelphia, PA

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  195. The Aspen InstituteWashington, DC

    Support for research project

    $100,000
  196. The Center for Christianity and Public LifeWashington, DC

    Support for convening and publication

    $100,000
  197. The Center for Science and Society Columbia UniversityNew York, NY

    Support for the preservation of oral history

    $100,000
  198. The Center for Science and Society Columbia UniversityNew York, NY

    Support for the preservation of oral history

    $100,000
  199. The German Marshall Fund of the United StatesWashington, DC

    Support for leadership training and convenings

    $100,000
  200. The High Desert MuseumBend, OR

    Support for gallery improvements and installation of artwork

    $100,000
  201. The Institute for Religion Media and Civic EngagementCamas, WA

    Support for podcasts and related educational materials

    $100,000
  202. The JarJamaica Plain, MA

    Support for convenings

    $100,000
  203. The John E Fetzer Institute IncKalamazoo, MI

    Support for collaboration among faith communities

    $100,000
  204. The Oklahoma Humanities CouncilEdmond, OK

    Support for a national convening promoting civic engagement and cross-cultural understanding

    $100,000
  205. The Olana PartnershipHudson, NY

    Support for a digital collection catalog

    $100,000
  206. The University of Tennessee Foundation IncKnoxville, TN

    Support for a PhD dissertation fellowship

    $100,000
  207. Thrive Armenia FoundationThornwood, NY

    Support for advancing STEM education in Armenia

    $100,000
  208. Thunder Valley Community Development CorporationPorcupine, SD

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  209. Tremolo ProductionsLos Angeles, CA

    Support for a documentary film

    $100,000
  210. Tucson Museum of ArtTucson, AZ

    Support for gallery improvements and installation of artwork

    $100,000
  211. Undivided IncCincinnati, OH

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  212. United Society of Shakers Sabbathday Lake IncNew Gloucester, ME

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  213. University of California at RiversideRiverside, CA

    Support for publications and strategic planning

    $100,000
  214. University of DaytonDayton, OH

    Support for four Clare Boothe Luce undergraduate STEM research awards

    $100,000
  215. University of New Mexico Maxwell Museum of Anthropology (MMA)Albuquerque, NM

    Support for an art exhibition

    $100,000
  216. University of Notre DameNotre Dame, IN

    Support for academic research

    $100,000
  217. University of St ThomasSt Paul, MN

    Support for 24 Clare Boothe Luce undergraduate STEM research awards

    $100,000
  218. FY Chang FoundationWashington, DC

    Support for collaboration among academic institutions and scholars

    $100,000
  219. Voting Rights LabWashington, DC

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  220. Xavier UniversityCincinnati, OH

    Support for five Clare Boothe Luce undergraduate STEM research awards

    $100,000
  221. Xinewh-dingHoopa, CA

    General Operating Support

    $100,000
  222. University of California Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA

    Support for academic research

    $97,000
  223. First Nations Development InstituteLongmont, CO

    Support for an art exhibition

    $95,000
  224. Sanford School of Public Policy Duke UniversityDurham, NC

    Support for policy research and convenings

    $95,000
  225. American Museum of Natural HistoryNew York, NY

    Support for curatorial training

    $90,000
  226. Association for Asian StudiesAnn Arbor, MI

    Support for collaboration among academic institutions and scholars

    $90,000
  227. Inter-American DialogueWashington, DC

    Support for policy research and convenings

    $90,000
  228. The 1990 InstituteSan Francisco, CA

    Support for teacher workshops

    $90,000
  229. Magnum FoundationNew York, NY

    Support for history archival project

    $87,500
  230. National Graduate Institute for Policy StudiesTokyo, Japan

    Support for academic research

    $85,000
  231. Girls IncNew York, NY

    Support for after school STEM programming for primary and middle school students

    $83,334
  232. Girls IncNew York, NY

    Support for after school STEM programming for primary and middle school students

    $83,334
  233. Eastern Washington UniversityCheney, WA

    Support for attracting and retaining undergraduate STEM students

    $83,333
  234. Amazon Sacred Headwaters Initiative (ASHI)San Francisco, CA

    General Operating Support

    $83,330
  235. National Taiwan UniversityTaipei, Taiwan

    Support for academic research

    $80,000
  236. Menomini yoU IncKeshena, WI

    General Operating Support

    $78,800
  237. DocumentedNew York, NY

    Support for public education

    $78,500
  238. Abbe MuseumBar Harbor, ME

    Support for a conference

    $75,000
  239. American Indian College FundDenver, CO

    Support for educational institutions

    $75,000
  240. American Indian Community HouseNew York, NY

    General Operating Support

    $75,000
  241. BlackTechFutures Research InstituteNashville, TN

    Support for curriculum development

    $75,000
  242. Center for Native FuturesChicago, IL

    Support for an art exhibition

    $75,000
  243. Cornell UniversityIthaca, NY

    Support for collaboration among academic institutions and scholars

    $75,000
  244. First Americans MuseumOklahoma City, OK

    Support for an art exhibition

    $75,000
  245. Forge ProjectAncram, NY

    Support for gallery improvements and installation of artwork

    $75,000
  246. Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt InstituteNew York, NY

    Support for reseach on higher education

    $75,000
  247. Harvard Project on Indigenous Governance and DevelopmentCambridge, MA

    Support for research

    $75,000
  248. Harvard University John F Kennedy School of GovernmentCambridge, MA

    Support for academic research

    $75,000
  249. Heckscher Museum of ArtHuntington, NY

    Support for an art exhibition

    $75,000
  250. Institute for Diversity and Civic LifeAustin, TX

    Support for network building and online community events

    $75,000

Approved for future payment

318 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid; the largest 50 are shown.

  1. American Council of Learned SocietiesNew York, NY

    Support for academic fellowships

    $1,000,000
  2. American Council of Learned SocietiesNew York, NY

    Support for academic fellowships

    $1,000,000
  3. American Council of Learned SocietiesNew York, NY

    Support for academic fellowships

    $1,000,000
  4. First Nations Development InstituteLongmont, CO

    Support for fellowships

    $850,000
  5. First Nations Development InstituteLongmont, CO

    Support for fellowships

    $750,000
  6. First Nations Development InstituteLongmont, CO

    Support for fellowships

    $750,000
  7. First Nations Development InstituteLongmont, CO

    Support for fellowships

    $750,000
  8. First Nations Development InstituteLongmont, CO

    Support for fellowships

    $750,000
  9. First Nations Development InstituteLongmont, CO

    Support for fellowships

    $750,000
  10. First Nations Development InstituteLongmont, CO

    Support for fellowships

    $750,000
  11. First Nations Development InstituteLongmont, CO

    Support for fellowships

    $600,000
  12. First Nations Development InstituteLongmont, CO

    Support for fellowships

    $550,000
  13. Boston UniversityBoston, MA

    Support for the Clare Boothe Luce STEM program

    $458,200
  14. American Council of Learned SocietiesNew York, NY

    Support for dissertation fellowships

    $406,666
  15. American Council of Learned SocietiesNew York, NY

    Support for dissertation fellowships

    $406,666
  16. National Museum of American History Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DC

    Support for convening and publication

    $300,000
  17. On Being ProjectSaint Paul, MN

    Support for podcast episodes and related events

    $300,000
  18. On Being ProjectSaint Paul, MN

    Support for podcast episodes and related events

    $300,000
  19. Burke MuseumSeattle, WA

    Support for gallery improvements and installation of artwork

    $250,000
  20. Indiana University Center for Religion and the HumanBloomington, IN

    Support for publications and events

    $250,000
  21. Memphis Brooks Museum of ArtMemphis, TN

    Support for gallery improvements and installation of artwork

    $250,000
  22. University of Colorado BoulderBoulder, CO

    Support for research and publications

    $250,000
  23. East-West CenterHonolulu, HI

    Support for academic research

    $233,000
  24. University of Wisconsin FoundationMadison, WI

    Support for academic research

    $215,000
  25. AAPI Civic Engagement FundLos Angeles, CA

    Support for civic engagement

    $200,000
  26. Indiana University Center for Religion and the HumanBloomington, IN

    Support for publications and events

    $200,000
  27. Leslie-Lohman Museum of ArtNew York, NY

    Support for an art exhibition

    $200,000
  28. University of Colorado BoulderBoulder, CO

    Support for research and publications

    $200,000
  29. University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC

    Support for academic research

    $195,000
  30. University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC

    Support for academic research

    $190,000
  31. Asia SocietyNew York, NY

    Support for the creation of materials for public education

    $180,000
  32. Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO

    Support for two Clare Boothe Luce STEM professorships

    $180,000
  33. Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO

    Support for two Clare Boothe Luce STEM professorships

    $180,000
  34. Modern Tibetan Studies Program Columbia UniversityNew York, NY

    Support for an academic program

    $180,000
  35. Native American Rights FundBoulder, CO

    Support for a museum

    $175,000
  36. Native American Rights FundBoulder, CO

    Support for a museum

    $175,000
  37. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)Philadelphia, PA

    Support for gallery improvements and installation of artwork

    $175,000
  38. Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteTroy, NY

    Support for a Clare Boothe Luce STEM professorship

    $175,000
  39. United States Heartland China AssociationTroy, MO

    General Operating Support

    $175,000
  40. Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO

    Support for two Clare Boothe Luce STEM professorships

    $170,000
  41. Robert F Wagner School of Public ServiceNew York, NY

    Support for collaboration among academic institutions and scholars

    $170,000
  42. Dialogue EarthLondon, United Kingdom

    Support for the creation of materials for public education and professional training

    $165,000
  43. Robert F Wagner School of Public ServiceNew York, NY

    Support for collaboration among academic institutions and scholars

    $165,000
  44. Centre for University Core Singapore University of Social SciencesSingapore

    Support for academic research

    $160,000
  45. Grinnell CollegeGrinnell, IA

    Support for two Clare Boothe Luce STEM professorships

    $155,000
  46. Clemson University FoundationClemson, SC

    Support for a Clare Boothe Luce STEM professorship

    $150,000
  47. Colorado School of MinesGolden, CO

    Support for two Clare Boothe Luce graduate fellowships

    $150,000
  48. Higher Education Resource Services (HERS)Denver, CO

    Support for leadership training for STEM faculty in higher education

    $150,000
  49. Indiana University Center for Religion and the HumanBloomington, IN

    Support for publications and events

    $150,000
  50. International Crisis GroupWashington, DC

    Support for policy research and analysis

    $150,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education122 grants $10,632,04842% of the total
  2. Arts and culture100 grants $7,749,12231% of the total
  3. International aid31 grants $1,607,0256% of the total
  4. Social science10 grants $962,0004% of the total
  5. Civil rights9 grants $629,5503% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking12 grants $609,2502% of the total
  7. 14 other causes66 grants $2,949,83312% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York158 grants $8,838,044
  2. District of Columbia66 grants $6,823,590
  3. California50 grants $5,495,971
  4. Colorado17 grants $3,470,800
  5. Massachusetts51 grants $2,584,833
  6. Indiana8 grants $1,043,700
  7. Texas15 grants $1,040,500
  8. Maine7 grants $1,038,200
  9. Pennsylvania20 grants $1,027,935
  10. Maryland8 grants $944,500

Officers, directors and trustees

20 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Terrence B AdamsonCO-CHAIR & DIRECTOR Hours 7Pay $35,000
  • Dr Elizabeth BrounDIRECTOR Hours 3.5Pay $25,000
  • Sean T BuffingtonVice President, Interim President as of 9/15/2024 Hours 35Pay $399,102
  • Dr Mary Brown BullockDIRECTOR Hours 3.5Pay $25,000
  • Margaret Boles FitzgeraldDIRECTOR Hours 3.5Pay $25,000
  • Dr Claire L GaudianiDIRECTOR Through 10/16/2024 Hours 3.5Pay $19,792
  • Dr John J HamreDIRECTOR Hours 3.5Pay $25,000
  • Dr Kenneth T JacksonDIRECTOR Hours 3.5Pay $25,000
  • Dr Debra S KnopmanCO-CHAIR & DIRECTOR Hours 7Pay $35,000
  • Thomas L PullingDIRECTOR Hours 3.5Pay $25,000
  • Dr Mariko SilverPRESIDENT & Director through 9/15/2024 Hours 35Pay $704,445
  • Dr Joanne Berger- SweeneyDIRECTOR Hours 3.5Pay $25,000
  • Dr Pauline YuDIRECTOR Hours 3.5Pay $25,000
  • Brian F MurphyCFO & TREASURER Hours 35Pay $382,752
  • Sewell ChanDirector Hours 3.5Pay $25,000
  • Ian H SolomonDirector Hours 3.5Pay $25,000
  • Andrew BlauDirector as of 9/18/2024 Hours 3.5Pay $7,292
  • Kevin GoverDirector Hours 3.5Pay $0
  • H Christopher LuceDirector through 2/2/2024 Hours 3.5Pay $2,083
  • Dr GEORGE E RUPPDirector through 11/14/2024 Hours 3.5Pay $25,000

The return

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