How to apply
Applications are submitted through the lego community fund grant application - donationxchange website. Applicants provide information about their organization and the specific project for which they are requesting grant funding. Details include, but are not limited to, project name, budget, statement of need, description, projected outcomes, measurements of success and the number of children impacted. Contact: Lego Community Fund US Inc, 100 Print Shop Road, Enfield, Ct, 8607492291 Deadlines: Grant applications are accepted at various times throughout the year. Restrictions: United states
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
35 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foodshare IncBloomfield, CT | 2024 lego turkey drive employee match | $70K |
| JdrfFarmington, CT | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $2,295 |
| Breakthrough T1dNew York, NY | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes & dollars 4 doers | $1,738 |
| Girl Scouts of Connecticut IncHartford, CT | Dollar 4 doers | $1,500 |
| Christ United Methodist ChurchSalt Lake City, UT | Dollar 4 doers | $1,000 |
| Fourth of July Town Celebration Committee IncEnfield, CT | 2024 silver sponsor town of enfield fourth of july | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Science Center IncHartford, CT | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $500 |
| Familyaid Boston IncBoston, MA | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $500 |
| Hands on Hartford Manna ProgramHartford, CT | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $500 |
| Hartford Stage CompanyHartford, CT | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $500 |
| Longmeadow Little LeagueLongmeadow, MA | Dollar 4 doers | $500 |
| New North Citizens CouncilSpringfield, MA | Dollar 4 doers | $500 |
| PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students IncSacramento, CA | Dollar 4 doers | $500 |
| Riley's Children FoundationIndianapolis, IN | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $500 |
| Save the Children Federation IncFairfield, CT | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $500 |
| West End House Boys & Girls ClubAllston, MA | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $500 |
| World Central Kitchen IncorporatedWashington, DC | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $500 |
| YMCA of Greater RichmondRichmond, VA | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $500 |
| All Hands and HeartsMattapoisett, MA | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $350 |
| Gifts of Love IncAvon, CT | Dollar 4 doers | $350 |
| Empty Arms Bereavement Support IncFlorence, MA | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $300 |
| Indian Valley Family Ymca-A Branch of the YMCA Greater HartfordEllington, CT | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $250 |
| The Angel Fund-AlsWakefield, MA | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $230 |
| Drama Studio IncSpringfield, MA | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $200 |
| Melrose Elementary PTOLos Angeles, CA | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $154 |
| Mandell JCC of Greater HartfordWest Hartford, CT | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $136 |
| The Trevor ProjectWest Hollywood, CA | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $105 |
| Chesterfield Public Education Foundation IncMidlothian, VA | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $103 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Incthe Jimmy FundBoston, MA | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $100 |
| Hicks Canyon Elementary School PTOIrvine, CA | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $100 |
| Marguerite E Peaslee School PTONorthborough, MA | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $100 |
| PTA North Carolina CongressApex, NC | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $100 |
| Sandy Hook Promise FoundationNewtown, CT | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $100 |
| Richmond Volleyball ClubHenrico, VA | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $21 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest IndianaVernon Hills, IL | Dollar 4 doers | $20 |
By state: Connecticut 12 · Massachusetts 10 · New York 1 · Utah 1 · California 4 · Virginia 3
About this foundation
Lego Community Fund US Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Enfield, Connecticut, administered in care of Peter Arakas, tax-exempt since 2008. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Lego Community Fund US Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applications are submitted through the lego community fund grant application - donationxchange website. Deadlines: Grant applications are accepted at various times throughout the year..
How much does Lego Community Fund US Inc give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $86K across 35 grants, a median of $500.
Where does Lego Community Fund US Inc give?
Connecticut (12 grants), Massachusetts (10 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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