John & Sonia Lingos Family

WEST YARMOUTH, MA EIN: 04-3134266

The John and Sonia Lingos Family Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in West Yarmouth, Massachusetts. Established in March 1994, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$1.8M

+12.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$275K

-34.5% YoY

Grant Count

-41.9% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

+12.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John & Sonia Lingos Family reported a distributable amount of $415K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's grant-making priorities include:

Education
Health Care
Community Enrichment
Medical Research
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

The foundation demonstrates particular interest in supporting organizations focused on arts and culture, youth development, health initiatives, and community services.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$5,000–$10,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Massachusetts (primary focus)
New York
Utah
California

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $1.1M (68%)

Utah $158K (10%)

California $125K (8%)

New York $125K (8%)

Connecticut $75K (5%)

District of Columbia $25K (2%)

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Massachusetts New York Utah

Cities

BarnstableBostonBridgeportBrocktonBrooklineCantonCentervilleChestnet HillChestnut HillChula VistaDedhamEasthamFoxboroughHartfordHarwichHyannisMiltonNew HavenNew YorkOsterville

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Data (Fiscal Year Ending June 2025):

Total Assets: $1,777,153–$1,779,154
Total Revenue: $503,292
Total Expenses: $305,740
Net Income: $197,552
Total Liabilities: $2,000
Total Giving: $275,000

Historical Trends:

Year	Assets	Total Giving	Number of Grants
2023	$1.7M	$280,000	31
2022	$1.4M	$296,000	31
2021	$1.3M	$292,000	37
2020	$1.3M	$311,000	34
2019	$1.3M	$365,000	35

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$1,779,154	$1,581,601	$1,733,033
Revenue	$503,292	$341,046	$656,463
Expenses	$305,740	$484,478	$318,479
Qualifying Distributions	$275,000	$420,000	$280,000
Net Investment Income	$454,803	$276,568	$617,984
Distributable Amount	$415,474	$345,528	$344,280

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

166 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Ballet West-park City Academy ($30,000), Boston Ballet ($25,000), Greek America Foundation ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ANIMAL PROT OF SE MA BROCKTON, MA	COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT	$5,000
ARTS FOUNDATION OF CAPE COD HYANNIS, MA	COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT	$5,000
BALLET WEST-PARK CITY ACADEMY SALT LAKE CITY, UT	COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT	$30,000
BIRDSEY CAPE WILDLIFE CENTER BARNSTABLE, MA	COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT	$5,000
BOSTON BALLET BOSTON, MA	COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT	$25,000
BOSTON COLLEGE CHESTNET HILL, MA	EDUCATION	$5,000
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF METRO SOUTH BROCKTON, MA	COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT	$15,000
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FUND NEW YORK, NY	MEDICAL RESEARCH	$5,000
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH FUND NEW YORK, NY	MEDICAL RESEARCH	$10,000
BROCKTON NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER BROCKTON, MA	COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
TANIA LINGOS WEBB	PRESIDENT	—	—
TAMARA LINGOS	TREASURER/CL	2	—
TANIA LINGOS WEBB	DIRECTOR	—	—
THALIA I LINGOS	DIRECTOR	—	—
TAMARA LINGOS	DIRECTOR	—	—
SONIA TASHA LINGOS	DIRECTOR	—	—

Frequently Asked Questions

What does John & Sonia Lingos Family fund?

The foundation's grant-making priorities include: • **Education** • **Health Care** • **Community Enrichment** • **Medical Research** • **Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking** The foundation demonstrates particular interest in supporting organizations focused on arts and culture, youth development, health initiatives, and community services.

How do I apply for a grant from John & Sonia Lingos Family?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $2,500–$30,000 • Median grant size: $5,000–$10,000 • Recent grant activity: 31–37 grants annually **Recent Grant Recipients (2023–2024):** • Access Youth Academy (San Diego, CA) — $25,000 • Ballet West (Salt Lake City, UT) — $25,000 • Boston Ballet (Boston, MA) — $25,000 • Alpha Omega Council (Foxborough, MA) — $15,000 • Boys & Girls Club of Metro South (Brockton, MA) — $15,000 • Hellenic Women's Club Inc EOK (Brookline, MA) — $15,000 • Lenny Za…

Where does John & Sonia Lingos Family make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • **Massachusetts** (primary focus) • **New York** • **Utah** • **California**

What size grants does John & Sonia Lingos Family award?

In 2025, John & Sonia Lingos Family awarded 25 grants totaling $275K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is John & Sonia Lingos Family required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, John & Sonia Lingos Family reported a distributable amount of $415K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.