Lusitania Institute Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lusitania Institute Inc is a private foundation in Ludlow, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $27,500 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$27,500
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$399,356
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was up from $21,000 the year before.
33% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $21,000 | 5 | $388,356 |
| 2024 | $27,500 | 3 | $399,356 |
How to apply
Lusitania Institute 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 Lusitania Institute Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 3 | $27,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ludlow Boys and Girls Club | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Western United Pioneers | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Portuguese Cultural School | Charitable | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Maria F Gomes
- Cristina Saraiva
- Mark Germain
- Scott Ganhao
- Hector R Gomes
Questions people ask
Does Lusitania Institute Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lusitania Institute Inc give?
$27,500 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Lusitania Institute Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Maria F Gomes (President), Cristina Saraiva (Treasurer), Mark Germain (Director) and Scott Ganhao (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lusitania Institute Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and education.