Lego Community Fund US Inc
Accepts applications
Lego Community Fund US Inc is a private foundation in Enfield, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $85,752 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $69,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$85,752
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$69,500
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.0 million the year before.
89% of its 2024 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 | $4.0 million | 48 | $487,335 |
| 2024 | $85,752 | 35 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lego Community Fund US Inc 100 Print Shop Road, Enfield, CT 06082-2372 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (860) 749-2291 |
| What to submit | Applications are submitted through the lego community fund grant application - donationxchange website. Applicants provide information about their organization and the specific project for which they are requesting grant funding. Details include, but are not limited to, project name, budget, statement of need, description, projected outcomes, measurements of success and the number of children impacted. |
| Deadlines | Grant applications are accepted at various times throughout the year. |
| Restrictions | United states |
What Lego Community Fund US Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 12 | $77,131 |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $3,280 |
| New York | 1 | $1,738 |
| Utah | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 4 | $859 |
| Virginia | 3 | $624 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $100 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foodshare Inc | 2024 lego turkey drive employee match | $69,500 |
| JDRF | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $2,295 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes & dollars 4 doers | $1,738 |
| Girl Scouts of Connecticut Inc | Dollar 4 doers | $1,500 |
| Christ United Methodist Church | Dollar 4 doers | $1,000 |
| Fourth of July Town Celebration Committee Inc | 2024 silver sponsor town of enfield fourth of july | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Science Center Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $500 |
| Familyaid Boston Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $500 |
| Hands on Hartford Manna Program | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $500 |
| Hartford Stage Company | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $500 |
| Longmeadow Little League | Dollar 4 doers | $500 |
| New North Citizens Council | Dollar 4 doers | $500 |
| PTA California Congress of Parents Teachers & Students Inc | Dollar 4 doers | $500 |
| Riley's Children Foundation | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $500 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $500 |
| West End House Boys & Girls Club | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $500 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $500 |
| YMCA of Greater Richmond | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $500 |
| All Hands and Hearts | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $350 |
| Gifts of Love Inc | Dollar 4 doers | $350 |
| Empty Arms Bereavement Support Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $300 |
| Indian Valley Family Ymca-A Branch of the YMCA Greater Hartford | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $250 |
| The Angel Fund-Als | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $230 |
| Drama Studio Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $200 |
| Melrose Elementary PTO | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $154 |
| Mandell JCC of Greater Hartford | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $136 |
| The Trevor Project | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $105 |
| Chesterfield Public Education Foundation Inc | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $103 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Incthe Jimmy Fund | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $100 |
| Hicks Canyon Elementary School PTO | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $100 |
| Marguerite E Peaslee School PTO | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $100 |
| PTA North Carolina Congress | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $100 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $100 |
| Richmond Volleyball Club | Further 501(c)(3) charitable purposes | $21 |
| Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana | Dollar 4 doers | $20 |
Officers and trustees
- Preston Kodak III
- Steve Turco
- Elke Kulas
- Travis Blue
- Jared Carr
- David Dwyer
- Amanda Marschall
- Kofi Sam
Questions people ask
Does Lego Community Fund US Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant applications are accepted at various times throughout the year.
How much does Lego Community Fund US Inc give?
$85,752 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Lego Community Fund US Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Preston Kodak III (President), Steve Turco (Member at Large (End 1/1/24)), Elke Kulas (Secretary) and Travis Blue (Member at Large (End 1/1/24)) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Lego Community Fund US Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.