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This organization closed in 2020. It filed a final 990 indicating termination and no longer appears as active in IRS records, as it is absent from the EO Business Master File and Pub78 List.

Latest Fiscal Year

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Organization Type

Grantmaker

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AI Summary

The Lancaster Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that paid a total of $186.1K in grants to 48 grantees in 2020. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, inviting prospective applicants to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess fit for their funding priorities.

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Giving Insights

Total Funding Given
$186.1K
2020
Grantees funded
48
Multi-year grantees
65%
Funding by Year

Top Grantees

2020
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Inner Fire Inc
Brookline, VT
$450.2K
64%
EMERSON HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION INC
Concord, MA
$7K
< 1%
WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC
Boston, MA
$7K
< 1%
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Grants Given

2020
Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$200
Median 2nd year grant
$200
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size

Board & Team

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Mary Weeks
Board Member
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Stephen D Weeks
Board Member
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Sinclair Weeks Jr
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LANCASTER FOUNDATION 7522-XXXXXX14179?
Yes. THE LANCASTER FOUNDATION 7522-XXXXXX14179 accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does THE LANCASTER FOUNDATION 7522-XXXXXX14179 give?
THE LANCASTER FOUNDATION 7522-XXXXXX14179 primarily gives to organizations located in Vermont, Florida, and New Hampshire. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE LANCASTER FOUNDATION 7522-XXXXXX14179’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LANCASTER FOUNDATION 7522-XXXXXX14179 fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE LANCASTER FOUNDATION 7522-XXXXXX14179 make each year?
In 2020, THE LANCASTER FOUNDATION 7522-XXXXXX14179 awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $186 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LANCASTER FOUNDATION 7522-XXXXXX14179 fund recently?
In 2020, THE LANCASTER FOUNDATION 7522-XXXXXX14179 awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include Inner Fire Inc, EMERSON HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION INC, and WENTWORTH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LANCASTER FOUNDATION 7522-XXXXXX14179?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.