Lakota Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lakota Foundation Inc is a private foundation in St Petersburg, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 21 grants; the typical grant was $45,000 and the largest $275,000. 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$1.7 million
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$45,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees95%
Giving in 2024 was up from $41,745 the year before.
95% 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 | $41,745 | 5 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 21 | $0 |
How to apply
Lakota Foundation Inc 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 Lakota Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 6 | $729,564 |
| New York | 5 | $301,800 |
| Maine | 3 | $270,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $100,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $75,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $45,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Foundation | Scholarship assistance | $275,000 |
| Haudenosaunee Nationals | Scholarship assistance | $250,000 |
| Daystar Life Center | Elderly assistance | $250,000 |
| Take Stock in Children Manatee Coun | Scholarship assistance | $144,550 |
| Harlem Lacrosse | Scholarship assistance | $124,800 |
| Brady Collaborative Inc | Scholarship assistance | $100,000 |
| Oglala Lakota College | Scholarship assistance | $100,000 |
| Savannah Foundation | Scholarship assistance | $75,000 |
| Mario St George Boiardi Fdn | Scholarship assistance | $50,000 |
| United Tribes Technical Col | Scholarship assistance | $50,000 |
| Elwyn Foundation | Elderly enrichment | $45,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Comm Fund | Education and preservation | $30,000 |
| Apollo Beach Lacrosse Club | Scholarship assistance | $30,000 |
| Sanborn Western Camps | Scholarship assistance | $25,000 |
| Healthy Teens Inc | Scholarship assistance | $25,000 |
| Cover Home Repair Inc | In need home repairs | $25,000 |
| St Denis Parish | Youth enrichment | $25,000 |
| Friends of Seguin Light Station | Education and preservation | $10,000 |
| Georetown Island Ed Fund | Scholarship assistance | $10,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society | Poverty related programs | $5,014 |
| Childrens Cancer Center | Serving childhood cancer patients | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter J Brine
- Karen S Brine
- Erik A Brine
- Peter H Brine
- Treacy B Liebich
Questions people ask
Does Lakota Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lakota Foundation Inc give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $45,000.
Who runs Lakota Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter J Brine (Director), Karen S Brine (Director), Erik A Brine (Director) and Peter H Brine (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lakota Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and seniors.