The Lucretia Philanthropic Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Lucretia Philanthropic Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Woburn, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $355,000. 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$2.5 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$355,000
- Assets$64.4 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.3 million the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.3 million | 43 | $58.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 39 | $64.4 million |
How to apply
The Lucretia Philanthropic Foundation 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 The Lucretia Philanthropic Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $1.5 million |
| Massachusetts | 12 | $462,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $260,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $65,000 |
| California | 3 | $60,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $60,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $59,025 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $25,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $355,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | General support | $260,000 |
| Lift Up the Vulnerable | General support | $250,000 |
| Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill | General support | $250,000 |
| Touch Foundation | General support | $200,000 |
| Restore New York City | General support | $150,000 |
| Breaking Ground (Formerly Known As Common Ground) | General support | $120,000 |
| Covenant House | General support | $100,000 |
| Civil Society Institute Inc | General support | $75,000 |
| Community of Literary Magazines & Presses | General support | $75,000 |
| Big Bethel AME Church | General support | $60,000 |
| Children's Arts Guild | General support | $60,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation - Institute of Jazz Studies | General support | $60,000 |
| Vermont Studio School Inc (Aka Vermont Studio Center) | General support | $59,025 |
| Massachusetts College of Art | K - 12 outreach program | $50,000 |
| The Studio in A School Association Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Polaris Project | General support | $35,000 |
| Xavier Mission | General support | $35,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $30,000 |
| Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking | General support | $25,000 |
| Humboldt Area Recue Squad | General support | $25,000 |
| Go Project | General support | $20,000 |
| Mother Jones Magazine | General support | $20,000 |
| American Contemporary Ballet | General support | $15,000 |
| Catholic Medical Mission Board | General support | $15,000 |
| Wade Dance Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Housing Plus Solutions Inc | General support | $13,000 |
| Maya Educational Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| The Sisters of Loretto | Support the ghana program | $10,000 |
| Payomet Performing Arts Charitable Trust | General support | $5,000 |
| AIDS Support Group of Cape Cod Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Ballet Hispanico of New York Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Epiphany Magazine Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Cambridge Montessori School | General support | $2,000 |
| Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Greenwich House Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Provincetown Art Association and Museum Inc | General support | $2,000 |
| Wellfleet Preservation Hall | General support | $2,000 |
| Wcai (The Cape and Islands NPR Station) | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sarah Lutz
- John van Rens
Questions people ask
Does The Lucretia Philanthropic Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lucretia Philanthropic Foundation Inc give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Lucretia Philanthropic Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sarah Lutz (President/Secretary and Treasurer) and John van Rens (Asst Secretary/Asst Treasurer).
What does The Lucretia Philanthropic Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.