Stanley & Lucy Lopata Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Stanley & Lucy Lopata Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $748,000 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$748,000
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$17.1 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $654,000 the year before.
14% of its 2025 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 | $680,000 | 47 | $14.2 million |
| 2024 | $654,000 | 43 | $16.1 million |
| 2025 | $748,000 | 44 | $17.1 million |
How to apply
Stanley & Lucy Lopata 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 Stanley & Lucy Lopata Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 16 | $407,750 |
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $113,500 |
| District of Columbia | 10 | $110,500 |
| New York | 8 | $90,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $25,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miriam Foundation | Youth education | $70,000 |
| ACLU of Missouri Foundation | Civil rights assistance | $45,000 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank | Hunger relief organization | $45,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service | Family support | $40,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Rivers | Health services | $35,000 |
| University City Children's Center | Youth development | $30,000 |
| Project Home | Support for homeless individuals & families | $25,500 |
| City Harvest | Hunger relief | $25,000 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | Serving disadvantaged communities | $25,000 |
| International Institute | Immigrant services | $25,000 |
| Kind | General | $25,000 |
| Public Media Fund LLC | Civic community support | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York | Health services | $22,500 |
| Crown Center for Seniors | Support for delivery of services to aging population | $20,000 |
| Peter and Paul Community Services | Support for homeless individuals & families | $20,000 |
| Beyond Literacy | Education services | $18,500 |
| Broad Street Love | Religious | $18,500 |
| Families Forward Philadelphia | Support for homeless families | $18,500 |
| Philabundance | Hunger relief | $18,500 |
| Legal Services of Eastern Missouri | Legal aid | $16,500 |
| Miriam's Kitchen | Social services | $15,000 |
| Missouri Historical Society | Education services | $15,000 |
| Operation Food Search | Hunger relief organization | $15,000 |
| Food for All DC | Hunger relief | $12,000 |
| Amica Center | General | $10,000 |
| Ayuda | Immigrant services | $10,000 |
| Higher Achievement | Youth education | $10,000 |
| Oasis Institute | Lifelong learning and wellness services | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of St Louis Region and Southwest Missouri | Health services | $10,000 |
| Promise Community Homes | Support disabled individuals & families | $10,000 |
| Reach Inc | Disabled adults services | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Free Library Foundation | Community literacy | $8,000 |
| The Literacy Lab | Youth education | $7,500 |
| DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative Inc | Youth education | $6,000 |
| City Report Inc DBA the City | Publicly supported news organization | $5,000 |
| New York Public Radio | General | $5,000 |
| Patrician Society | Serving disadvantaged communities | $5,000 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy | Park revitalization | $5,000 |
| Spur Local | Community organization | $5,000 |
| Brick Theater Inc | General | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Lusette Smith
- Roger Lopata
- Shannon Lopata Kastor
- Christopher Lopata
Questions people ask
Does Stanley & Lucy Lopata Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Stanley & Lucy Lopata Foundation give?
$748,000 in tax year 2025, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Stanley & Lucy Lopata Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lusette Smith (Trustee), Roger Lopata (Trustee), Shannon Lopata Kastor (Trustee) and Christopher Lopata (Trustee).
What does Stanley & Lucy Lopata Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and education.