Private foundation · EIN 30-6099634 · North Andover, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Lorant Charitable 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 28 grants paid, $278K total, median $5,000. 64% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
28
$278K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MA
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Merrimack College - Lorant Pioneer ScholarsNorth Andover, MASupport education$80K
North Andover Scholarship FoundationNorth Andover, MASupport education$25K
Gather Food PantryPortsmouth, NHSupport food pantry$25K
The Open DoorGloucester, MASupport food pantry$25K
Dana FarberBoston, MAPromote and support the exempt missions$21K
Givengain FoundationBoone, IAProvides technological, fundraising and administration support$15K
Gather Food PantryPortsmouth, NHSupport food pantry$13K
Henry Schueler 41 9 FoundationChicago, ILSupport research for pediatric leukemia and mucormycosis$10K
Laboure College of HealthcareMilton, MASupport education and health care$7,772
Greater Lawrence Comm BoatingLawrence, MATo teach safe, responsible boating and environmental awareness$7,500
New England Food Foundation IncBoston, MAGolf tournament/support children in need$5,000
Everyone's a PlayerNorth Andover, MASupport access to sports, training and equipment$5,000
Dana FarberBoston, MAPromote and support the exempt missions$5,000
Fraxa Research FoundationNewburyport, MASupport treatments and ultimately a cure for fragile x syndrome$5,000
Bread & RosesLawrence, MAProviding meals and support$5,000
Peoples Food PantryNorth Andover, MASupport food pantry$5,000
Give Butter Project 351Boston, MASupport and organize events$2,600
Alzheimer's AssociationChicago, ILSupport treatments and education$2,500
Camp SunshineAurora, OHSupport summer camp and education$2,500
International Medical ReilefLoveland, COSupport education and health care$2,500
International Medical ReilefLoveland, COSupport education and health care$2,500
Neb Alumni FoundationHarvard, MAGolf tournament/supporting community sports and recreation$2,000
Dana FarberBoston, MADr. mcgregor's research fund$1,500
End 68 Hours of Hunger - ProcessingFarmington, NHSupport food pantry$1,500
Flights to FreedomMcClellan, CASupport education and health care$1,000
Red Sox FoundationBoston, MASupport education and health care$250
Dana FarberBoston, MAPromote and support the exempt missions$250
Megan House FoundationDracut, MAImprove the quality of life$100

By state: Massachusetts 18 · New Hampshire 3 · Iowa 1 · Illinois 2 · Colorado 2 · Ohio 1

About this foundation

The Lorant Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in North Andover, Massachusetts, administered in care of Marybeth McInnis, 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 The Lorant Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 The Lorant Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $278K across 28 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Lorant Charitable Foundation give?

Massachusetts (18 grants), New Hampshire (3 grants), Iowa (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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