Private foundation · EIN 54-2082336 · Boston, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundation of 2002

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 55 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $20K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
55
$1.4M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$28M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Genesis Foundation for Children IncBoston, MAFeingold coordinated genetics service$175K
Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital CorporationSandwich, MAF/b/o spaulding rehabilitation hospital cape cod for updating equipment$102K
Lower Cape Outreach Council IncOrleans, MAEmergency food assistance and new director of development position$75K
Cape Abilities IncHyannis, MAGeneral operating support$50K
Community Systems IncPlymouth, MARenovations to a group home in sandwich$50K
Falmouth Service Center IncFalmouth, MAGeneral operating support$50K
The Greater Boston Food Bank IncBoston, MAFood distribution to cape cod$50K
Heroes in Transition IncMashpee, MAGeneral operating support and capital campaign feasibility$45K
Family Pantry of Cape Cod Corp theHarwich, MAFood distribution programs$35K
Housing Assistance CorporationHyannis, MAFuel assistance for low & moderate income households$35K
Community Health Center of Cape Cod IncMashpee, MALifestyle medicine$30K
Duffy Health Center IncHyannis, MAGeneral operating support$30K
Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands IncSouth Dennis, MAMeals-on-wheels senior nutrition program$30K
The Scholarship Association of Falmouth IncFalmouth, MAScholarships for falmouth students$30K
Cape Cod Challenger Club IncOsterville, MAVacation recreation program$25K
Cape Cod Children's MuseumMashpee, MAGeneral operating support$25K
Cape Cod Council of Churches IncHyannis, MAGeneral operating support$25K
Latham Centers IncYarmouth Port, MACapital funding to support the kitchen renovation project$25K
Massachusetts Military Support Foundation IncSandwich, MAHealthy vets share markets$25K
Tommy's Place Foundation IncQuincy, MAGeneral operating support$25K
Belonging to Each Other IncFalmouth, MAGeneral operating support$20K
Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center IncHyannis, MAThe transportation program$20K
Cape Cod Village Center for Developmental DisabilitiesOrleans, MAGeneral operating support$20K
Cape Kid Meals IncForestdale, MAGeneral operating support$20K
Falmouth Education Foundation IncFalmouth, MAOperating support, including the opportunity to use $5,000 towards the 20th anniversary initiative$20K
Homeless Not Hopeless IncHyannis, MAGeneral operating support$20K
Joe Q Veteran Coffee BreakNorth Falmouth, MACapital to build out a caf and cooking class space$20K
Pope John Paul II High School IncHyannis, MANeed-based financial aid$20K
Sharing Kindness IncSouth Harwich, MAThe hope squad program$20K
Wellstrong IncEast Falmouth, MAOperating support$20K
Wings for Falmouth Families IncFalmouth, MAGeneral operating support$20K
Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands IncMashpee, MACommunity education and outreach program$19K
Cape Cod Children's Place IncNorth Eastham, MAEarly learning center$15K
Cape Head Injured Persons' Housing and Education Group IncCenterville, MAGeneral operating support$15K
Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled IncHyannis, MAGeneral operating support$15K
Cape Wellness Collaborative IncSouth Yarmouth, MAIntegrative therapies for people facing cancer$15K
Homeless Prevention Council IncOrleans, MACritical capital improvements$15K
Pause a While IncBrewster, MAGeneral operating support$15K
We Can CorporationHarwich Port, MAHyannis expansion$15K
Behavioral Health Innovators IncSouth Chatham, MAPositive alternatives to student support (pass)$13K
Champ Homes IncHyannis, MATransitional housing assistance for youth & young adults$13K
Falmouth Volunteers in Public Schools IncFalmouth, MABe bold: encouraging confidence, curiosity, leadership and connection$10K
Amazing Grace of Cape Cod IncCenterville, MAGeneral operating support$10K
Boys and Girls Club of Cape Cod IncMashpee, MABoys & girls club of cape cod teen program$10K
Habitat for Humanity International IncYarmouth Port, MA2024 home builds$10K
Health Imperatives IncBrockton, MABarnstable county equity now / cape cod women, infant and children nutrition services$10K
Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsBoston, MAMspca cape cod$10K
Neighborhood Falmouth IncFalmouth, MAGeneral operating support$10K
Monomoy Dollars for ScholarsNorth Chatham, MAMonomoy dollars for scholars$9,000
Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical SchoolBuzzards Bay, MAScholarships$9,000
Animal Rescue League of BostonDedham, MACape cod animal care & adoption center$7,500
Dignity Matters IncWestborough, MADignity in cape cod$5,000
Dogs for the Deaf IncEast Falmouth, MAVeterinary care and supplies for puppies and service dogs in training$5,000
Massachusetts Oyster Project for Clean Water IncorporatedConcord, MAEducation program expansion$5,000
The Sampson Fund for Veterinary Care IncOrleans, MAGeneral operating support$5,000

About this foundation

Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundation of 2002 is a private grantmaking foundation in Boston, Massachusetts, tax-exempt since 2020. 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 Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundation of 2002 accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundation of 2002 give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.4M across 55 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundation of 2002 give?

Massachusetts (55 grants), per its latest filing.

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