How to apply
See electronically attached document. Contact: Pletra Fund, 880 E 185th Street, Cleveland, Oh, 4402561629, GRANTREQUEST@PLETRAFUND.ORG Deadlines: Our application deadlines are the second friday in february, may, august, and november. Grants are a Restrictions: Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and in good standing with the irs primarily within the northeast ohio lithunaian community as well as organizations outside the northeast ohio lithuanian community with connections to the northeast ohio lithuanian community.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
6 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuanian American CommunitySouth Boston, MA | 2025 lithuanian song festival | $40K |
| Lithuanian American CommunitySouth Boston, MA | 2025 lithuanian song festival | $10K |
| Lithuanian Folk Dance Group SvyturysChardon, OH | 2025 concert trip to mexico | $9,000 |
| Lithuanian American Community Cleveland ChapterKirtland, OH | 2025 lithuanian song festival | $5,500 |
| Lithuanian American Community Cleveland ChapterKirtland, OH | Feb 16 declaration of independence | $2,255 |
| Lithuanian American Community Cleveland ChapterKirtland, OH | Mar 11 declaration of independence | $2,000 |
By state: Massachusetts 2 · Ohio 4
About this foundation
Lithuanian Center Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Cleveland, Ohio, tax-exempt since 1983. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Lithuanian Center Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. See electronically attached document. Deadlines: Our application deadlines are the second friday in february, may, august, and november. Grants are a.
How much does Lithuanian Center Inc give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $69K across 6 grants, a median of $7,250.
Where does Lithuanian Center Inc give?
Massachusetts (2 grants), Ohio (4 grants), per its latest filing.
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