Lacewing Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lacewing Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $191,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$191,000
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$227,038
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $115,000 the year before.
64% 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 | $115,000 | 10 | $359,541 |
| 2024 | $191,000 | 11 | $227,038 |
How to apply
Lacewing 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lacewing Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $31,000 |
| Washington | 2 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $30,000 |
| California | 1 | $20,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $20,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $15,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seeds for Progress | Assistance | $30,000 |
| Nurturing Minds Inc | Assistance | $21,000 |
| American Red Cross | Hurricane helene and milton relief fund | $20,000 |
| Assistance League Laguna Beach | Assistance | $20,000 |
| Mindleaps | Child education/assistance | $20,000 |
| The Legacy Foundation | Education | $20,000 |
| Developing Radio Partners | Assistance | $15,000 |
| Rain for the Salel and Sahara Inc | Assistance | $15,000 |
| Amigos Hospitalito Atitlan | Maya school for auxiliary nurses | $10,000 |
| Eileen & Callie's Place | Assistance | $10,000 |
| Launch Gurls Corporation | Assistance | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mary J Williams
- Deidra Wager
- Wanda Herndon
- Angela McManus
- Lynn Behar
Questions people ask
Does Lacewing Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lacewing Foundation give?
$191,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Lacewing Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mary J Williams (Dir, Pres), Deidra Wager (Dir, Treas), Wanda Herndon (Dir, Sec) and Angela McManus (Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lacewing Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.