Lamando Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lamando Family Foundation is a private foundation in Westport, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $44,750 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$44,750
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$7.6 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was down from $745,000 the year before.
80% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $272,000 | 1 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $745,000 | 3 | $6.7 million |
| 2025 | $44,750 | 5 | $7.6 million |
How to apply
Lamando Family 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $42,250 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colin F Kennedy Fdn | UnrestrictedCharity | $35,000 |
| Hypertension Research Fund | UnrestrictedGrant | $5,000 |
| Looma Education | UnrestritedCharity | $2,500 |
| South Warren Snowmobile Club | UnrestrictedCharity | $1,750 |
| The Adirondack Runners | UnrestrictedGrant | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jacqueline Lamando
- Nicholas Lamando
- Brian Newman
Questions people ask
Does Lamando Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lamando Family Foundation give?
$44,750 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Lamando Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jacqueline Lamando (Trustee), Nicholas Lamando (Trustee) and Brian Newman (Trustee).