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Dedicated to increasing the participation of women in math, science, and engineering in higher education. For 2026, the program focuses specifically on projects addressing barriers for women in Astronomy, Mathematics, and Physics.
Supports scholarly loan exhibitions that significantly contribute to the study and understanding of the art of the United States, including all facets of Native American art. Grants advance efforts to reconsider accepted histories and foreground underrepresented voices.
Henry Luce Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1937. It holds total assets of $1.1B. Annual income is reported at $284.5M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Henry Luce Foundation Inc. has made 1,443 grants totaling $139.1M, with a median grant of $64K. Annual giving has grown from $44.2M in 2021 to $94.8M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $75 to $900K, with an average award of $96K. The foundation has supported 596 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, California, District of Columbia, which account for 47% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 46 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Henry Luce Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 1,443 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, DC.
Henry Luce Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $139.1M across 1,443 grants. The median grant size is $64K, with an average of $96K. Individual grants have ranged from $75 to $900K.
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Henry Luce Foundation Inc. is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 46 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Mariko Silver | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | $738K | $103K | $840K |
| Staci Salomon | CFO & TREASURER | $320K | $84K | $404K |
| Sean T Buffington | VICE-PRESIDENT | $310K | $73K | $383K |
| Dr Toby Volkman | SECRETARY | $268K | $19K | $287K |
| Margaret Boles Fitzgerald | CHAIR & DIRECTOR | $75K | $0 | $75K |
Total Giving
$62.2M
Total Assets
$1.1B
Fair Market Value
$1.1B
Net Worth
$1B
Grants Paid
$48M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$62.6M
Distribution Amount
$52.1M
Total: $61.1M
Total Grants
1,443
Total Giving
$139.1M
Average Grant
$96K
Median Grant
$64K
Unique Recipients
596
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary'S CollegeSaint Mary's College - One CBL STEM Professorship | Notre Dame, IN | $260K | 2022 |
| American Council Of Learned SocietiesLuce/ACLS Program in China Studies | New York, NY | $750K | 2022 |
| University Of California BerkeleyAsian Pacific American Religions Research Initiative | Berkeley, CA | $600K | 2022 |
| Morgan State UniversityLifeways of Hope | Baltimore, MD | $600K | 2022 |
| First Nations Development InstituteCohort 4-Supporting Public/Community Intellectuals in Native American Communities |
A complement to the Clare Boothe Luce Program, this initiative seeks to democratize the STEM landscape by fostering knowledge sharing, strengthening local networks, and addressing lingering challenges faced by women and girls in STEM.
| Dr John J Hamre | DIRECTOR | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| Dr Kenneth T Jackson | DIRECTOR | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| Dr Debra S Knopman | DIRECTOR | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| H Christopher Luce | DIRECTOR | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| Thomas L Pulling | DIRECTOR | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| Dr George E Rupp | DIRECTOR | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| Dr Pauline Yu | DIRECTOR | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| Terrence B Adamson | DIRECTOR | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| Dr Joanne Berger-Sweeney | DIRECTOR | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| Dr Elizabeth Broun | DIRECTOR | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| Dr Mary Brown Bullock | DIRECTOR | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| Dr Claire L Gaudiani | DIRECTOR | $25K | $0 | $25K |
| Change In Accruals | FOR STAFF | $5K | $0 | $5K |
| Longmont, CO |
| $500K |
| 2022 |
| Northeastern UniversitySacred Writes: Public Scholarship on Race, Justice, and Religion | Boston, MA | $450K | 2022 |
| Villanova Preparatory SchoolVillanova Preparatory School CBL STEM Program Escrow Account - 2022 | Ojai, CA | $440K | 2022 |
| Boston UniversityBoston University CBL STEM Program Escrow Account - 2022 | Boston, MA | $440K | 2022 |
| St Johns UniversitySt. John's University CBL STEM Program Escrow Account - 2022 | Queens, NY | $440K | 2022 |
| Mount Holyoke CollegeMt Holyoke College CBL STEM Program Escrow Account - 2022 | South Hadley, MA | $440K | 2022 |
| Marymount UniversityMarymount University CBL STEM Program Escrow Account - 2022 | Arlington, VA | $440K | 2022 |
| Trinity Washington UniversityTrinity Washington University CBL STEM Program Escrow Account - 2022 | Washington, DC | $440K | 2022 |
| University Of Notre DameUniversity of Notre Dame CBL STEM Program Escrow Account - 2022 | Notre Dame, IN | $440K | 2022 |
| Seton Hall UniversitySeton Hall University CBL STEM Program Escrow Account - 2022 | South Orange, NJ | $440K | 2022 |
| Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara University CBL STEM Program Escrow Account - 2022 | Santa Clara, CA | $440K | 2022 |
| Georgetown UniversityGeorgetown University CBL STEM Program Escrow Account - 2022 | Washington, DC | $440K | 2022 |
| Fordham UniversityFordham University CBL STEM Program Escrow Account - 2022 | Bronx, NY | $440K | 2022 |
| Creighton UniversityCreighton University CBL STEM Program Escrow Account - 2022 | Omaha, NE | $440K | 2022 |
| Colby CollegeColby College CBL STEM Program Escrow Account - 2022 | Waterville, ME | $440K | 2022 |
| Public Religion Research Institute (Prri)Religion and Renewing Democracy | Washington, DC | $400K | 2022 |
| Baltimore Museum Of ArtBMA Prints, Drawings, and Photography Center - Part 2 | Baltimore, MD | $350K | 2022 |
| Social Science Research CouncilA Digital Platform on Religion in International Affairs | Brooklyn, NY | $335K | 2022 |
| California Institute Of TechnologyCalifornia Institute of Technology - One CBL STEM Professorship | Pasadena, CA | $315K | 2022 |
| United Lutheran SeminaryToward a Common Public Life | Gettysburg, PA | $300K | 2022 |
| Washington University In St LouisWashington University in St. Louis - Two CBL STEM Graduate Fellowships | St Louis, MO | $300K | 2022 |
| Institute For Diversity And Civic LifeGrounded Religion: Developing the Field of Community Engaged Public Humanities | Austin, TX | $290K | 2022 |
| University Of WashingtonTracing Authoritarianism: Linking Southeast Asia with Southeast Asian America Through Archives, Language, and Pedagogy | Seattle, WA | $280K | 2022 |
| Worcester Polytechnic InstituteWorcester Polytechnic Institute - Two CBL STEM Graduate Fellowships | Worcester, MA | $276K | 2022 |
| American Association For The Advancement Of ScienceAdvancing SEA Change | Washington, DC | $275K | 2022 |
| University Of California Santa CruzSEACOAST: The Southeast Asian Coastal Studies Initiative | Santa Cruz, CA | $256K | 2022 |
| Ohio University LibrariesThe Southeast Asia Digital Library: A new approach to building and curating a digital library | Athens, OH | $255K | 2022 |
| Interfaith AmericaBlack Interfaith | Chicago, IL | $250K | 2022 |
| Princeton UniversityThe Crossroads Project | Princeton, NJ | $250K | 2022 |
| Native American Rights FundSacred Places, Indigenous Knowledge: Implementing UNDRIP toward Native American Religious Freedom | Boulder, CO | $250K | 2022 |
| Hammer MuseumLuce Curatorial Fellowships | Los Angeles, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| New PublicNew_ Public Community Lab | Washington, DC | $250K | 2022 |
| The Studio Museum In HarlemReimagining The Studio Museum in Harlem: An Inaugural Exhibitions Project For Our New Home - Phase Two | New York, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| Warehouse Worker Resource CenterWarehouse Worker Resource Center Project | Ontario, CA | $240K | 2022 |
| Saint Louis UniversityLived Religion in the Digital Age | St Louis, MO | $235K | 2022 |
| Rutgers University-NewarkRutgers University-Newark - Three CBL Undergraduate STEM Scholarships | Newark, NJ | $225K | 2022 |
| National Academy Of SciencesTransforming Trajectories for Women of Color in Tech and Entrepreneurship: A Podcast and Report Dissemination Effort | Washington, DC | $220K | 2022 |
| Centre For University Core Singapore University Of Social SciencesSoutheast Asia Neighborhoods Network 2.0: Communities of Learning, Research and Teaching Collaborative | Singapore | $220K | 2022 |
| James Madison College Michigan State UniversityMekong Culture WELL: Advancing Cultural and Interdisciplinary Studies of Water, Ecologies, Land, and Livelihoods Jus | East Lansing, MI | $215K | 2022 |
| University Of Hawai'I FoundationLuceSEA Transitions: Environment, Society, and Change | Honolulu, HI | $210K | 2022 |
| Native Nations InstituteNative Nations Institute Project | Tucson, AZ | $200K | 2022 |
| Mercy CorpsPolicy Salon and Program Support for the National Committee on North Korea | Washington, DC | $200K | 2022 |
| Center For Black Brown And Queer StudiesBoarding School Education and History Project | Cambridge, MA | $200K | 2022 |
| Magnum FoundationMagnum Foundation Project | New York, NY | $200K | 2022 |
| Center For Economic DemocracyCenter for Economic Democracy Project | Jamaica Plain, MA | $200K | 2022 |
| NamatiNamati Project | Washington, DC | $200K | 2022 |
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