Lafetra Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lafetra Foundation is a private foundation in Berkeley, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.8 million in 33 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $713,142. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.8 million
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$713,142
- Assets$73.5 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
9% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 34 | $67.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 33 | $73.5 million |
How to apply
Lafetra Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lafetra Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 19 | $1.4 million |
| Arizona | 1 | $300,000 |
| New York | 3 | $275,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $225,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $200,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $100,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $75,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $50,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lafd Foundation | General support | $713,142 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | General support | $300,000 |
| Polar Bears International | General support | $200,000 |
| Doc Society | General support | $125,000 |
| Chicken and Egg Pictures Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Climate and Clean Energy Equity Fund | General support | $100,000 |
| Community of Writers | General support | $100,000 |
| For the Fishes | General support | $100,000 |
| Grist | General support | $100,000 |
| Roosevelt Institute | General support | $100,000 |
| Vote Solar | General support | $100,000 |
| Windward Fund | Hive fund project | $100,000 |
| Alameda County Community Food Bank | General support | $75,000 |
| Wildlands Conservancy | General support | $75,000 |
| Proteus Fund | General support | $50,000 |
| Rare | General support | $50,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | Plastic solutions fund project | $50,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | General support | $50,000 |
| Yale Climate Connections | For yale climate connections | $50,000 |
| California Native Plant Society | General support | $25,000 |
| Los Angeles Conservancy | General support | $25,000 |
| Mission Films | General support | $25,000 |
| Nest Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Oceana | General support | $25,000 |
| The Climate Center | General support | $25,000 |
| Sea Shepherd Conservation Society | General support | $25,000 |
| Trevor Project | General support | $22,500 |
| Berkeley Repertory Theatre | General support | $20,000 |
| Cause Justa Just Cause | General support | $4,500 |
| MOMS4HOUSING | General support | $4,500 |
| Oakland Community Land Trust | General support | $4,500 |
| Peoples Community Foundation | General support | $4,500 |
| Sogerea Te' Land Trust | General support | $4,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Suzanne Lafetra
- Michael W Lafetra
Questions people ask
Does Lafetra Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lafetra Foundation give?
$2.8 million in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Lafetra Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Suzanne Lafetra (President/Chairman of the Board) and Michael W Lafetra (Treasurer/Secretary).
What does Lafetra Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and arts and culture.