Private foundation · EIN 20-2741949 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lurie 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: 30 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $10K. 30% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
30
$1.4M
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MA
30%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy FundAlbany, NYGeneral welfare$1.1M
Clark UniversityWorcester, MAEducational$25K
Exceptional MindsSherman Oaks, CACultural$25K
Island Autism Group IncWest Tisbury, MAGeneral welfare$20K
Mederi Center FoundationAshland, ORGeneral welfare$20K
Philadelphia OrchestraPhiladelphia, PACultural$20K
Fraxa Research Foundation IncWatertown, MAMedical$15K
A Step Up Academy IncJenkintown, PAEducational$10K
American Documentary IncBrooklyn, NYCultural$10K
Els for Autism FoundationJupiter, FLGeneral welfare$10K
Marthas Vineyard Film Society IncVineyard Haven, MACultural$10K
Marthas Vineyard Hospital IncOak Bluffs, MAMedical$10K
Philadelphia Museum of ArtPhiladelphia, PACultural$10K
Project HomePhiladelphia, PAGeneral welfare$10K
Sundance InstitutePark City, UTCultural$10K
Uplift Center for Grieving ChildrenPhiladelphia, PAGeneral welfare$10K
YMCA of MvVineyard Haven, MAGeneral welfare$10K
St Josephs UniversityPhiladelphia, PAEducational$7,500
Boys' Latin FoundationPhiladelphia, PAEducational$5,000
Free Library of Philadelphia FoundationPhiladelphia, PAGeneral welfare$5,000
Garces FoundationPhiladelphia, PAGeneral welfare$5,000
International Documentary Association IncLos Angeles, CACultural$5,000
Pan Mass ChallengeNeedham, MAGeneral welfare$5,000
Points North InstituteCamden, MEGeneral welfare$5,000
Seattle FoundationSeattle, WACultural$5,000
The Cam Neely FoundationBoston, MAGeneral welfare$5,000
Vetri Community PartnershipPhiladelphia, PAGeneral welfare$5,000
Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy IncPhiladelphia, PAGeneral welfare$2,500
Environmental Working GroupWashington, DCGeneral welfare$1,000
Vineyard Golf Club FoundationEdgartown, MAGeneral welfare$500

By state: New York 2 · Massachusetts 9 · Pennsylvania 11 · California 2 · Oregon 1 · Florida 1

About this foundation

Lurie Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, administered in care of Goulston & Stores, tax-exempt since 2005. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Lurie 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 Lurie Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 30 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Lurie Family Foundation give?

New York (2 grants), Massachusetts (9 grants), Pennsylvania (11 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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