Lobster Cove Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lobster Cove Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $250,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$250,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$683,184
- New grantees81%
Giving in 2025 was up from $126,000 the year before.
81% 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 | $30,000 | 1 | $442,262 |
| 2024 | $126,000 | 7 | $648,260 |
| 2025 | $250,000 | 16 | $683,184 |
How to apply
Lobster Cove 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 Lobster Cove Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 5 | $75,000 |
| California | 2 | $65,000 |
| New York | 3 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $35,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cast | General support | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $30,000 |
| Wilderness Society | General support | $15,000 |
| NRDC | General support | $15,000 |
| Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | General support | $15,000 |
| S Poverty Law Center | General support | $15,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General support | $15,000 |
| Food Bank of Boston | General support | $15,000 |
| Marlboro Music | General support | $10,000 |
| Grace Center | General support | $10,000 |
| National Park Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | General support | $10,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General support | $10,000 |
| Wellspring House | General support | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Reservations | General support | $10,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Anne Meyer
- Sarah Willeman Doran
Questions people ask
Does Lobster Cove Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lobster Cove Foundation give?
$250,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Lobster Cove Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Anne Meyer (Trustee) and Sarah Willeman Doran (Trustee).
What does Lobster Cove Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.