The Peter and Carmen Lucia Buck Foundation
Annual Giving
$106.3M+120% YoY
Grants
182
Median Grant
$150K
Organizations Funded
151
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Foundation Overview
Mission
giving motivated people the tools they need to help themselves; help people solve problems in their communities; identify and support dynamic leaders and effective organizations who work unselfishly to improve and empower those around them
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
flagship fellowship and research programs at Smithsonian Institute and Johns Hopkins University; grants range from $200 to about $3.7 million; Land and Easement Acquisition Program (LEAP) for Hudson River and Lake Champlain watersheds
How to Apply
Organizations may contact at inquiry@pclbfoundation.org to discuss possibility of applying. After initial exchange, if potential fit, Program Officer may request meeting. Applications sent to invited grantees only. Board meets twice yearly in May & November.
Does Not Fund
does not make grants for ticketed events or to individuals
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$106.3M
Grants
182
Median
$150K
States
19
$48.3M
Grants
173
Median
$100K
States
18
$38.4M
Grants
160
Median
$98K
States
15
Grant Size Distribution
$150K
Typical Grant (Median)
$500
Smallest
$50K
25th Pctile
$500K
75th Pctile
$10.0M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $50K and $500K.
Largest Recent Grants
$10.0M
2024
KIPP FOUNDATION
CA · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$9.4M
2024
MIND TRUST THE
IN · CHARTERFORWARDCT
$4.3M
2024
ZETA CHARTER SCHOOLS
NY · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$3.6M
2024
NEW LEADERS
NY · ASPIRING TEACHERS ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
$3.5M
2024
ACHIEVEMENT FIRST
CT · GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.