Lithuanian Center Inc
Accepts applications
Lithuanian Center Inc is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $68,755 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $7,250 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$68,755
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$7,250
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $18,963 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $38,000 | 3 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $18,963 | 4 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $68,755 | 6 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Pletra Fund 880 E 185th Street, Cleveland, OH 44119 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (440) 256-1629, grantrequest@pletrafund.org |
| What to submit | See electronically attached document. |
| Deadlines | Our application deadlines are the second friday in february, may, august, and november. Grants are a |
| Restrictions | Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and in good standing with the IRS primarily within the northeast Ohio lithunaian community as well as organizations outside the northeast Ohio lithuanian community with connections to the northeast Ohio lithuanian community. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $50,000 |
| Ohio | 4 | $18,755 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lithuanian American Community | 2025 lithuanian song festival | $40,000 |
| Lithuanian American Community | 2025 lithuanian song festival | $10,000 |
| Lithuanian Folk Dance Group Svyturys | 2025 concert trip to mexico | $9,000 |
| Lithuanian American Community Cleveland Chapter | 2025 lithuanian song festival | $5,500 |
| Lithuanian American Community Cleveland Chapter | Feb 16 declaration of independence | $2,255 |
| Lithuanian American Community Cleveland Chapter | Mar 11 declaration of independence | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Gaja Bublyte Milevicius
- Vija Klimas
- Petras Kampe
- Vida Ziedonis
- Asta Slechticovas
- Remigijus Belzinskas
- Albertas Susinskas
Questions people ask
Does Lithuanian Center Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Our application deadlines are the second friday in february, may, august, and november. Grants are a.
How much does Lithuanian Center Inc give?
$68,755 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $7,250.
Who runs Lithuanian Center Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Gaja Bublyte Milevicius (President), Vija Klimas (Secretary), Petras Kampe (Trustee) and Vida Ziedonis (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.