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The Lassin Philanthropic Foundation

Preselected recipients only Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania · EIN 237862354

The Lassin Philanthropic Foundation is a private foundation in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2023 it gave $8,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $4,250 and the largest $7,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

Giving in 2023 was up from $7,500 the year before.

50% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$7,5001$22,056
2023$8,5002$12,266

How to apply

The Lassin Philanthropic 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Lassin Philanthropic Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania2$8,500

Grants paid in 2023

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Federation Early Learning Services
Philadelphia, PA
General fund$7,500
Kate Svitek Memorial Foundation
Ambler, PA
General fund$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Lassin Philanthropic Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Lassin Philanthropic Foundation give?

$8,500 in tax year 2023, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $4,250.

Who runs The Lassin Philanthropic Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Gary Lassin (Trustee) and Robin Lassin (Trustee).

What does The Lassin Philanthropic Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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