Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio
Preselected recipients only
Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 55 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $175,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$32.6 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
24% 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 | $1.4 million | 57 | $29.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 55 | $32.6 million |
How to apply
Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio 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 Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 55 | $1.4 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Genesis Foundation for Children Inc | Feingold coordinated genetics service | $175,000 |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation | F/b/o spaulding rehabilitation hospital cape cod for updating equipment | $101,750 |
| Lower Cape Outreach Council Inc | Emergency food assistance and new director of development position | $75,000 |
| Cape Abilities Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Community Systems Inc | Renovations to a group home in sandwich | $50,000 |
| Falmouth Service Center Inc | General operating support | $50,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc | Food distribution to cape cod | $50,000 |
| Heroes in Transition Inc | General operating support and capital campaign feasibility | $45,000 |
| Family Pantry of Cape Cod Corp the | Food distribution programs | $35,000 |
| Housing Assistance Corporation | Fuel assistance for low & moderate income households | $35,000 |
| Community Health Center of Cape Cod Inc | Lifestyle medicine | $30,000 |
| Duffy Health Center Inc | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands Inc | Meals-on-wheels senior nutrition program | $30,000 |
| The Scholarship Association of Falmouth Inc | Scholarships for falmouth students | $30,000 |
| Cape Cod Challenger Club Inc | Vacation recreation program | $25,000 |
| Cape Cod Children's Museum | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Cape Cod Council of Churches Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Latham Centers Inc | Capital funding to support the kitchen renovation project | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts Military Support Foundation Inc | Healthy vets share markets | $25,000 |
| Tommy's Place Foundation Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Belonging to Each Other Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Cape and Islands Veterans Outreach Center Inc | The transportation program | $20,000 |
| Cape Cod Village Center for Developmental Disabilities | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Cape Kid Meals Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Falmouth Education Foundation Inc | Operating support, including the opportunity to use $5,000 towards the 20th anniversary initiative | $20,000 |
| Homeless Not Hopeless Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Joe Q Veteran Coffee Break | Capital to build out a caf and cooking class space | $20,000 |
| Pope John Paul II High School Inc | Need-based financial aid | $20,000 |
| Sharing Kindness Inc | The hope squad program | $20,000 |
| Wellstrong Inc | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Wings for Falmouth Families Inc | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands Inc | Community education and outreach program | $19,120 |
| Cape Cod Children's Place Inc | Early learning center | $15,000 |
| Cape Head Injured Persons' Housing and Education Group Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Cape Wellness Collaborative Inc | Integrative therapies for people facing cancer | $15,000 |
| Homeless Prevention Council Inc | Critical capital improvements | $15,000 |
| Pause A While Inc | General operating support | $15,000 |
| We Can Corporation | Hyannis expansion | $15,000 |
| Behavioral Health Innovators Inc | Positive alternatives to student support (pass) | $12,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Julene Augusta
- Holly Harney
- Michael J Puzo
- Samuel A Lorusso
- Paul Lorusso
Questions people ask
Does Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio?
Its 2024 filing lists Julene Augusta (Trustee), Holly Harney (Trustee), Michael J Puzo (Trustee) and Samuel A Lorusso (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and food and hunger.