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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 26-2138284

Charles A Lucas Foundation

A private foundation in Charleston, WV. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 21 grants and $15,450 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Nicholas Johnson
1579 Va St E
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 346-4488
[email protected]
Form and materials
In writting
Deadlines
March 31
Restrictions
None

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $15,450

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $263,860
  • Tax year 2024

    $14,400

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $297,660
  • Tax year 2023

    $14,663

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $299,944
  • Tax year 2022

    $8,400

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $319,212
  • Tax year 2021

    $4,825

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $348,796
  • Tax year 2020

    $11,232

    Grants listed
    6
    Assets, end of year
    $320,833
  • Tax year 2019

    $6,930

    Grants listed
    9
    Assets, end of year
    $534,958
  • Tax year 2018

    $15,800

    Grants listed
    3
    Assets, end of year
    $536,532

Grants paid in 2025

21 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Kanawha City Church of ChristCharleston, WV

    Further churchs mission in the commu

    $2,500
  2. Oklahoma Christian UnivOklahona City, OK

    Advance education

    $2,500
  3. Michael J Fox FoundationNew York, NY

    Fund research for parkinsons treatme

    $2,000
  4. Parkinsons Voice ProjectRichardson, TX

    Help parkinsons suffers regain their

    $2,000
  5. Hillsdale CollegeHillsdale, MI

    Education

    $1,000
  6. University of KentuckyLexington, KY

    To advance the university's mission

    $1,000
  7. Shriners HospitalTampa, FL

    Provide hope and healing to children

    $500
  8. Tunnels to TowersStaten Island, NY

    Provide mortgage free homes to injur

    $500
  9. Appalachian Childrens ChorusCharleston, WV

    Care & guidance of children

    $500
  10. Rock Steady BoxingIndianapolis, IN

    Improve life of people with parkinso

    $500
  11. Potters Children's HomeBowling Green, KY

    Support the homeless

    $250
  12. Habitat for HumanityCharleston, WV

    House the needy and deserving

    $250
  13. The Christian ChronicleOklahoma City, OK

    Produce news of inspirational storie

    $250
  14. Union MissionChartleston, WV

    Aid the indigent

    $250
  15. Wounded Warrior ProjectJacksonville, FL

    Support wounded american servicemen

    $250
  16. Turning Point USAIndianapolis, IN

    Promote conservative ideals

    $250
  17. Witcher Creek Baptist ChurchBelle, WV

    Support the community

    $250
  18. Orphan OutreachPlano, TX

    Support orphans

    $200
  19. Home MissionNitro, WV

    Provide basic patoral services

    $200
  20. American Academy BalletCharleston, WV

    Outreach & education for children

    $200
  21. International Fellowship of ChristiChicago, IL

    Promote world harmony

    $100

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education3 grants $2,00038% of the total
  2. Medical research1 grant $2,00038% of the total
  3. Arts and culture2 grants $75014% of the total
  4. Human services1 grant $2505% of the total
  5. International aid1 grant $2004% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. West Virginia7 grants $4,150
  2. Oklahoma2 grants $2,750
  3. New York2 grants $2,500
  4. Texas2 grants $2,200
  5. Kentucky2 grants $1,250
  6. Michigan1 grant $1,000
  7. Florida1 grant $500
  8. Indiana1 grant $500
  9. Arizona1 grant $250
  10. Kansas1 grant $250

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

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

  • Nicholas W JohnsonTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $1,000
  • Ehren JohnsonTRUSTEE/DIRE Hours 2Pay $6,000

The return

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