Private foundation · EIN 04-3031796 · Needham, Massachusetts

Lombard Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 7 grants paid, $485K total, median $25K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$485K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.5M

Grants paid in 2024

7 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Big Brother Big Sister of Eastern MaBoston, MAGeneral contribution$225K
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - NeedhamNeedham, MAGeneral contribution$125K
Catholic Charities Laboure CenterBoston, MAGeneral contribution$85K
John F Kennedy Library FoundationBoston, MAGeneral contribution$25K
Catholic Charities BostonBoston, MAGeneral contribution$10K
Rosies PlaceBoston, MAGeneral contribution$10K
Pan Mass ChallengeNeedham, MAGeneral contribution$5,000

About this foundation

Lombard Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Needham, Massachusetts, administered in care of Rinet Company Inc. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Lombard Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lombard Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $485K across 7 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Lombard Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (7 grants), per its latest filing.

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