Lofberg Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lofberg Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $525,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$525,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$14.9 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $531,147 the year before.
29% 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 | $530,595 | 14 | $11.8 million |
| 2024 | $531,147 | 16 | $13.7 million |
| 2025 | $525,000 | 17 | $14.9 million |
How to apply
Lofberg Family 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 Lofberg Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $185,000 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $162,500 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $50,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $12,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LGBT Community Center | Charitable donation | $60,000 |
| Berkeley Divinity School | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| Children's Advocacy Center | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| Jerusalem Peace Builders | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| One Simple Wish | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| The Aldrich Contemporary Museum | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| Covenant House | Charitable donation | $35,000 |
| Freed Seed Foundation | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Hope & Main | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Friends Academy | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| The New Bedford Light | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Mid-Hudson Energy Transition | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Charitable donation | $15,000 |
| Focus | Charitable donation | $12,500 |
| Forward Movement | Charitable donation | $12,500 |
| Old Dartmouth Historical Society | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Per GH Lofberg
- Margaret M Lofberg
Questions people ask
Does Lofberg Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lofberg Family Foundation give?
$525,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Lofberg Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Per GH Lofberg (Trustee) and Margaret M Lofberg (Trustee).
What does Lofberg Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.