Lojo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lojo Foundation is a private foundation in Blue Hill, Maine. In tax year 2025 it gave $60,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$60,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was up from $41,500 the year before.
53% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $62,500 | 22 | $1.4 million |
| 2023 | $46,500 | 16 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $41,500 | 13 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $60,000 | 20 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Lojo 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 Lojo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Maine.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 12 | $27,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $11,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cranwell Foundation | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| African Leadership Foundation | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| School Justice Project | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Blue Hill Community Developement | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Maine Center for Economic Policy | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| The Carpenter's Boat Shop | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Community of Writers at Squal Valle | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Home | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Tree of Life Food Pantry | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Blue Hill Library | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Individual | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Individual | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| The Cradle Society | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Wabanaki | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Individual | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Francis Perkins Center | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| United Recovery Fund | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| School Year Aboard | Annual fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Josephine M Ireland
- Eva M Louda
Questions people ask
Does Lojo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lojo Foundation give?
$60,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Lojo Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Josephine M Ireland (Chairman) and Eva M Louda (Treasurer).
What does Lojo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.