John P Laucus Foundation
The John P Laucus Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2026 filing reports 13 grants totaling $36,000 to charitable organizations.
John P Laucus Foundation at a glance
In short: John P Laucus Foundation gave $36K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $3K), top state Massachusetts. 23% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $36,000
- +26.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- +30.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $2,769
- -2.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $221,375
- -1.1% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (3 of 13, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (47% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John P Laucus Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Nixon Peabody Llp 53 State Street, Boston, MA 02109-2835
Phone: (617) 345-1000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John P Laucus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Gafney Library ($5K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2026, grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (47%), New Hampshire (21%), Rhode Island (10%), Connecticut (10%), and New York (7%). The listed grants also include a recipient in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John P Laucus Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 13 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 77% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 57% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 247% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2021) to $36K (2026). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gafney Library Sanbornville, NH | Literacy Program | $4,500 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Service Waltham, MA | Chai Literacy Foundation | $4,500 |
| Haitian Project Providence, RI | General Support | $3,500 |
| Simon of Cyrene Society Boston, MA | General Support | $3,500 |
| Thames River Community Service Norwich, CT | General Support | $3,500 |
| Julie's Family Learning Program Boston, MA | General Support | $3,000 |
| Brooklyn Book Festival Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| East End House Cambridge, MA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Rosie's Place Boston, MA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Trenton Area Soup Kitchen Trenton, NJ | General Support | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $221,375 | $44,961 | $47,493 | $36,000 | 13 | $41,619 | $42,376 | $16,824 |
| 2025 | $223,922 | $104,697 | $39,203 | $28,500 | 10 | $36,669 | $102,163 | $15,907 |
| 2024 | $158,428 | $8,098 | $29,516 | $23,000 | 9 | $27,125 | $5,707 | $15,715 |
| 2023 | $179,846 | $11,687 | $30,455 | $23,000 | 9 | $27,571 | $9,151 | $16,395 |
| 2022 | $198,614 | $25,441 | $30,667 | $23,000 | 10 | $27,585 | $22,627 | $18,995 |
| 2021 | $203,840 | $23,151 | $25,536 | $18,500 | 9 | — | $20,662 | $16,485 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John P Laucus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2026 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as literacy, family services, housing, disability support, community services, and food assistance. These examples describe grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $36,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $4,500, with a median of $2,500. Notable grants included $4,500 to Gafney Library for a literacy program and $4,500 to Jewish Family and Children’s Service for the Chai Literacy Foundation. Other grants included $3,500 each to Haitian Project, Simon of Cyrene Society, and Thames River Community Service, and $3,000 to Julie’s Family Learning Program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists these trustees: Lawrence B Cohen, Richard E Desroches, Jeffrey A Bloom, Stephanie A Bruno, Catherine M Desroches, David D Desroches, Judith C Desroches, and Susanne E Desroches.
John P Laucus Foundation's 2026 filing lists 8 officers; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Lawrence B. Cohen
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$4K (2021) → $4K (2026)
Jeffrey A. Bloom
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
$1K (2026)
Richard E. Desroches
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine M. Desroches
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David D. Desroches
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith C. Desroches
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie A. Bruno
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susanne E. Desroches
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Carol A. Laucus (2021–2025) — Trustee
- Former: Harry S. Margolis (2021–2025) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $4K, to Lawrence B Cohen (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John P Laucus Foundation
How much does John P Laucus Foundation give each year?
John P Laucus Foundation gave $36K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $29K across 10 grants.
What is John P Laucus Foundation's typical grant size?
John P Laucus Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,769, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John P Laucus Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does John P Laucus Foundation give grants?
John P Laucus Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Hampshire (21%) and Rhode Island (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants).
Does John P Laucus Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 85% of John P Laucus Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John P Laucus Foundation's largest grantees?
John P Laucus Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Gafney Library ($4,500), Jewish Family and Children's Service ($4,500) and Haitian Project ($3,500), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is John P Laucus Foundation?
John P Laucus Foundation reported $221K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John P Laucus Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2026 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as literacy, family services, housing, disability support, community services, and food assistance. These examples describe grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John P Laucus Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John P Laucus Foundation's EIN?
John P Laucus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3418975. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does John P Laucus Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 30, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 15, 2026)
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