Grants paid in 2025
20 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cranwell FoundationBlacksburg, VA | Annual fund | $10K |
| African Leadership FoundationNew York, NY | Annual fund | $10K |
| School Justice ProjectWashington, DC | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Blue Hill Community DevelopementBlue Hill, ME | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Maine Center for Economic PolicyAugusta, ME | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| The Carpenter's Boat ShopPemaquid, ME | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Community of Writers at Squal ValleNeveda, CA | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| HomeOrland, ME | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Tree of Life Food PantryBlue Hill, ME | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Blue Hill LibraryBlue Hill, ME | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| African Women RisingSanta Barbara, CA | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Sedgwick Brooklin Historical SocietSedgwick, ME | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| The Cradle SocietyEvanston, IL | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage TrustTopsham, ME | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Coastal Rivers Conservation TrustDamariscotta, ME | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| WabanakiBangor, ME | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Elimisha KakumaBlacksburg, VA | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Francis Perkins CenterNewcastle, ME | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| United Recovery FundPortland, ME | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| School Year AboardLawrence, MA | Annual fund | $500 |
By state: Maine 12 · Virginia 2 · New York 1 · California 2 · District of Columbia 1 · Illinois 1
About this foundation
Lojo Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Blue Hill, Maine, administered in care of Josephine M Ireland, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Lojo 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 Lojo Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $60K across 20 grants, a median of $2,500.
Where does Lojo Foundation give?
Maine (12 grants), Virginia (2 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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