Lackawanna Institute
Lackawanna Institute is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Bozeman, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $186K. Net investment income was $25K.
Lackawanna Institute at a glance
In short: Lackawanna Institute gave $186K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $186K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $186,000
- +86.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $186,000
- +458.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $186,000
- Total assets
- $1,529,650
- +8.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lackawanna Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Big Sky Bravery ($186K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Lackawanna Institute gives
- Giving grew 490% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 166% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $186K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $186K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Bravery Belgrade, MT | US Military Support | $186,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,529,650 | $299,062 | $186,100 | $186,000 | 1 | $186,000 | $25,328 | — |
| 2023 | $1,416,688 | $304,005 | $100,004 | $100,000 | 3 | $100,000 | $4,001 | $60,261 |
| 2022 | $1,212,686 | $300,261 | $15,000 | $15,000 | 1 | $15,000 | $261 | $46,351 |
| 2021 | $927,425 | $200,024 | $31,514 | $31,500 | 2 | $31,500 | $10 | $37,699 |
| 2020 | $758,915 | $101,006 | $10,007 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $999 | $33,293 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lackawanna Institute is led by Paul Mansour, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Mansour
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Lackawanna Institute
How much does Lackawanna Institute give each year?
Lackawanna Institute gave $186K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 3 grants.
How large is Lackawanna Institute?
Lackawanna Institute reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $299K.
What is Lackawanna Institute?
Lackawanna Institute is a private foundation focused on Health, based in Bozeman, MT. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Lackawanna Institute operate?
Lackawanna Institute has awarded grants in Florida, Montana.
What is Lackawanna Institute's EIN?
Lackawanna Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2930930. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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