The Lagemann Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lagemann Foundation is a private foundation in Cambridge, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,000 in 27 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 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 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$120,000
- Number of grants27
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was up from $97,750 the year before.
25% 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 | $96,500 | 22 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $97,750 | 23 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $120,000 | 27 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
The Lagemann 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 The Lagemann Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 8 | $36,250 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $20,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maine | 7 | $13,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $11,500 |
| New York | 3 | $10,250 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $6,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Danny Ron's Rescue | Charity | $20,000 |
| Round Hill Fire Company | Charity | $10,000 |
| Adopt-A-Dog | Charity | $10,000 |
| Friends of Lantern Hill Inc | Charity | $8,500 |
| Housing Assistance Corp | Charity | $8,000 |
| Tanzanian Children's Fund | Charity | $7,500 |
| The Concord Review | Charity | $7,500 |
| Individual | Charity | $6,000 |
| MDI Community Sailing Center Inc | Charity | $5,000 |
| Vanessa T Marcotte Foundation | Charity | $4,000 |
| Independence House | Charity | $4,000 |
| The Fresh Farms Market Inc | Charity | $4,000 |
| The Leo Project | Charity | $3,750 |
| Hilltown Village | Charity | $3,000 |
| Northeast Harbor Sailing School | Charity | $3,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $2,500 |
| Individual | Charity | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $2,000 |
| National Immigration Law Center | Charity | $2,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $1,000 |
| Island Housing Trust | Charity | $1,000 |
| Maine Farmland Trust | Charity | $1,000 |
| Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners | Charity | $1,000 |
| American Prairie | Charity | $1,000 |
| Bar Harbor Food Pantry | Charity | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $1,000 |
| Individual | Charity | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Carter S Bacon Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Lagemann Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lagemann Foundation give?
$120,000 in tax year 2025, across 27 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Lagemann Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Carter S Bacon Jr (President).
What does The Lagemann Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly housing and homelessness.