Laguntza Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Laguntza Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $372,100 the year before.
25% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $475,000 | 9 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $372,100 | 7 | $1.8 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 13 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
Laguntza 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 Laguntza Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $910,000 |
| New York | 3 | $135,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Onereef Worldwide Stewardship | Traditional Learning Center | $250,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | General Operations for Saiga Conservation Alliance | $100,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | Proyecto Titi Fund -the tree nursery and planting needs of the newly purchased land to create better habitat for monkey | $100,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | Spectacled Bear Community Conservation Initiative | $100,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | Proyecto Titi Unrestricted Fund | $90,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | Land of the Snow Leopard Network Fund | $75,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | McCaw Recovery Network Fund | $75,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | MarAlliance Pearl Islands Fund | $60,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Network Inc | General & Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bolivia Vicuna Project | $60,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Maya Biosphere Reserve Fund | $60,000 |
| Northern Jaguar Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Mayan Biosphere Project Guatamala | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Coppolillo
- Robin Houston
- Susan MacGrath
- Timothy J Preso
- Lorea Zabaleta
- Martin Zabaleta
Questions people ask
Does Laguntza Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Laguntza Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Laguntza Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter Coppolillo (VP), Robin Houston (Dir), Susan MacGrath (Pres, Dir, Sec) and Timothy J Preso (Dir) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Laguntza Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.