Lurie Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lurie Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $1.1 million. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$28.0 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.3 million the year before.
20% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.7 million | 48 | $25.3 million |
| 2023 | $1.3 million | 39 | $26.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 30 | $28.0 million |
How to apply
Lurie 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 Lurie Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $1.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $100,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $90,000 |
| California | 2 | $30,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $5,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund | General welfare | $1.1 million |
| Clark University | Educational | $25,000 |
| Exceptional Minds | Cultural | $25,000 |
| Island Autism Group Inc | General welfare | $20,000 |
| Mederi Center Foundation | General welfare | $20,000 |
| Philadelphia Orchestra | Cultural | $20,000 |
| Fraxa Research Foundation Inc | Medical | $15,000 |
| A Step Up Academy Inc | Educational | $10,000 |
| American Documentary Inc | Cultural | $10,000 |
| Els for Autism Foundation | General welfare | $10,000 |
| Marthas Vineyard Film Society Inc | Cultural | $10,000 |
| Marthas Vineyard Hospital Inc | Medical | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | Cultural | $10,000 |
| Project Home | General welfare | $10,000 |
| Sundance Institute | Cultural | $10,000 |
| Uplift Center for Grieving Children | General welfare | $10,000 |
| YMCA of MV | General welfare | $10,000 |
| St Josephs University | Educational | $7,500 |
| Boys' Latin Foundation | Educational | $5,000 |
| Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation | General welfare | $5,000 |
| Garces Foundation | General welfare | $5,000 |
| International Documentary Association Inc | Cultural | $5,000 |
| Pan Mass Challenge | General welfare | $5,000 |
| Points North Institute | General welfare | $5,000 |
| Seattle Foundation | Cultural | $5,000 |
| The Cam Neely Foundation | General welfare | $5,000 |
| Vetri Community Partnership | General welfare | $5,000 |
| Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy Inc | General welfare | $2,500 |
| Environmental Working Group | General welfare | $1,000 |
| Vineyard Golf Club Foundation | General welfare | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey R Lurie
- Richard B Denning
- Joseph M Leccese
- Lori Christina Weiss Lurie
Questions people ask
Does Lurie Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lurie Family Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lurie Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jeffrey R Lurie (Trustee), Richard B Denning (Trustee), Joseph M Leccese (Trustee) and Lori Christina Weiss Lurie (Trustee).
What does Lurie Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and disability.