Private foundation · EIN 46-4075749 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Lagomarsino 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: 58 grants paid, $86K total, median $1,500.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
58
$86K
Median grant
$1,500
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CALos Angeles County wildfires Relief fund$2,500
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina IncRaleigh, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Haiti Awake IncWilmington, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,800
Coastal Christian High School IncWilmington, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,700
American Brain FoundationMinneapolis, MNGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary Catholic Parish of WWilmington, NCThe Sister Isaac Center$1,500
Blessings in a Backpack IncLouisville, KYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Boys & Girls Clubs of SoutheasternWilmington, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Canines for Service IncWilmington, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Cape Fear Literacy CouncilWilmington, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach inRiviera Beach, FLThe Samaritan Center Program in Indian River County$1,500
Child FoundationPortland, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Childrens Cancer Partners of the Carolinas IncSpartanburg, SCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Covenant House Florida IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Cure Alzheimer's FundWellesley Hills, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Direct ReliefSanta Barbara, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Domestic Violence Shelter and Services IncWilmington, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Dreams of Wilmington IncWilmington, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Eden Village of WilmingtonWilmington, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Elderhaus IncorporatedWilmington, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Feeding AmericaWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
FIRST Fruit MinistriesWilmington, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Gift of Life International IncFresh Meadows, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Good Shepherd Ministries of Wilmington IncWilmington, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Guide Dogs for the Blind IncSan Rafael, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Hamiltons Healing Hearts IncWillard, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Healing House IncKansas City, MOGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Heifer Project InternationalLittle Rock, ARGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Jessica June Childrens Cancer Foundation IncFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Joy BusPhoenix, AZGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Kids in Crisis IncCos Cob, CTGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Lewy Body Dementia Association IncLilburn, GAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Medecins Sans Frontieres USA IncHagerstown, MDGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Mother Hubbards Cupboard of Wilmington IncWilmington, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
National Pediatric Cancer Foundation IncTampa, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
New Hanover Humane Society IncWilmington, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Nourish NcWilmington, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Oasis NcWilmington, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Our Community PlaceHarrisonburg, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Project GrowsStaunton, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Red Springs & Northern Foundation IncParkton, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Samaritans PurseBoone, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Share Our StrengthTopeka, KSGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
She Rocks IncGreensboro, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Smile Train IncWashington, DCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
St Jude Childrens Research Hospital IncMemphis, TNGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
The Pet FundSacramento, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Transformed By the Word IncWilmington, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Vigilant Hope IncWilmington, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
VisionspringNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Visiting Nurse Association of Indian River CountyVero Beach, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Wilmington Animal CentrixLeland, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Young LifeRoanoke, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,500
Reliant Mission IncOrlando, FLGeneral & Unrestricted$1,200
Dementia Alliance of North Carolina IncRaleigh, NCGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyWashington, DCMS Annual Fundraiser$1,000
Marine Toys for Tots FoundationTriangle, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$500
Virginia Congress of Parents and TeachersStuarts Draft, VAGeneral & Unrestricted$500

By state: North Carolina 25 · Florida 6 · California 4 · Virginia 5 · District of Columbia 3 · New York 2

About this foundation

The Lagomarsino Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2014. 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 Lagomarsino 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 Lagomarsino Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $86K across 58 grants, a median of $1,500.

Where does The Lagomarsino Foundation give?

North Carolina (25 grants), Florida (6 grants), California (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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