About Us
The Maurice Lucas Foundation was founded in honor of Maurice Lucas and his legacy of service to the Portland community.
Fans knew Maurice as The Enforcer—a five-time NBA All-Star, the original power forward, and former NBA champion Portland Trail Blazer and assistant coach. Portlanders remember Maurice for his character as much as his athletic achievements. He was passionate about giving back to his community and he lived that every day. He treated each person he met with respect. He was an active contributor to charitable organizations, and he volunteered countless hours to coaching and mentoring youth.
The foundation stands as a continuance of Maurice’s dedication to empower Portland’s youth with opportunities for positive developmental growth through sport.
Annual Impact Report 2024-2025
"It’s with deep pride and gratitude that I share the powerful impact we’ve made together this past year. Thanks to your unwavering support, the Maurice Lucas Foundation continues to transform lives through education, character development, mentorship, and sport—and the results speak volumes."
- David Lucas, Founder & Executive Director
The Maurice Lucas Foundation has earned the Gold Seal of Transparency with Candid! Now, you can support our work with trust and confidence.
Maurice Lucas Foundation is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a Three-Star Rating from Charity Navigator. This rating designates Maurice Lucas Foundation as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that our organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria.
