Lakota Foundation Inc
Lakota Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in St. Petersburg, Florida. Its 2024 IRS filing is marked as a final return and states that the foundation made its final distribution of assets in a dissolution; it appears to have wound down and is not presenting a current grantmaking opportunity.
Lakota Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lakota Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $79K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,651,364
- +3855.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- +320.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $78,636
- +841.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Primary geography
- Florida (44% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lakota Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The filing says the foundation made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It lists Peter J Brine as the contact and states that award restrictions are as outlined in the foundation’s application. These filing instructions are not a current application process because the filing is marked final.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states “NONE”; this is not a current deadline because the foundation’s 2024 filing is marked final.
- Deadline
- The filing states “NONE”; this is not a current deadline because the foundation’s 2024 filing is marked final.
- Contact
Application contact: Peter J Brine
Mailing address: 1 Chambers Rd, Hanover, NH 03755
Phone: (603) 727-2003
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lakota Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Foundation ($275K). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 27 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 44% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 18% to New York, 16% to Maine, 6% to South Dakota, and 5% to Georgia. The filing also lists grants to organizations in other states, including North Dakota, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lakota Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $14K (2020) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Foundation St Petersburg, FL | Scholarship Assistance | $275,000 |
| Haudenosaunee Nationals Portland, ME | Scholarship Assistance | $250,000 |
| Daystar Life Center St Petersburg, FL | Elderly Assistance | $250,000 |
| Take Stock in Children Manatee Coun Palmetto, FL | Scholarship Assistance | $144,550 |
| Harlem Lacrosse New York, NY | Scholarship Assistance | $124,800 |
| Brady Collaborative Inc Syracuse, NY | Scholarship Assistance | $100,000 |
| Oglala Lakota College Kyle, SD | Scholarship Assistance | $100,000 |
| Savannah Foundation Savannah, GA | Scholarship Assistance | $75,000 |
| Mario St George Boiardi Fdn Babylon, NY | Scholarship Assistance | $50,000 |
| United Tribes Technical Col Bismarck, ND | Scholarship Assistance | $50,000 |
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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 | — | $12,784 | $1,711,708 | $1,651,364 | 21 | $1,651,364 | — | $13,913 |
| 2023 | $1,707,751 | $1,744,681 | $66,482 | $41,745 | 5 | $41,745 | $1,734,480 | — |
| 2022 | $1,241,093 | $9,730 | $9,730 | — | — | — | — | $29,704 |
| 2021 | $1,241,743 | — | $17,770 | — | — | — | — | $29,740 |
| 2020 | $1,241,993 | $24,229 | $27,650 | $14,404 | 1 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lakota Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarship assistance, elderly assistance, and elderly enrichment. Examples of supported organizations’ work include Oglala Lakota College’s mission to prepare students for professional and vocational opportunities in Lakota country while teaching Lakota culture and language; COVER Home Repair Inc.’s work mobilizing volunteers and homeowners to improve homes and promote sustainable reuse; Healthy Teens Inc.’s work empowering youth to make positive, healthy decisions; and St Vincent De Paul Society’s provision of food, rent, and utilities to two local farming communities and veterans.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $1,651,364. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $275,000, with a median of $45,000. The filing states that these distributions were the foundation’s final distribution of assets, made on December 24, 2024, as part of a dissolution.
Among the largest grants were $275,000 to Catholic Foundation in St. Petersburg, Florida, for scholarship assistance; $250,000 to Haudenosaunee Nationals in Portland, Maine, for scholarship assistance; $250,000 to Daystar Life Center in St. Petersburg, Florida, for elderly assistance; and $144,550 to Take Stock in Children Manatee County in Palmetto, Florida, for scholarship assistance. Other listed awards included $124,800 to Harlem Lacrosse, $100,000 to Brady Collaborative Inc., and $100,000 to Oglala Lakota College, each for scholarship assistance. The foundation also gave $25,000 to COVER Home Repair Inc. and $25,000 to Healthy Teens Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these directors: Peter J Brine, Karen S Brine, Erik A Brine, Peter H Brine, and Treacy B Liebich.
Lakota Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Erik A. Brine
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen S. Brine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter H. Brine
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Treacy B. Liebich
Director
On filings since 2020
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 Lakota Foundation Inc
How much does Lakota Foundation Inc give each year?
Lakota Foundation Inc gave $1.7M across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $42K across 5 grants.
What is Lakota Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lakota Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $45,000, and its average grant was $78,636, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lakota Foundation Inc give grants?
Lakota Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (18%) and Maine (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were St Petersburg, FL (3 grants).
Does Lakota Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Lakota Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship Assistance" (13 grants).
Who are Lakota Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lakota Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Foundation ($275,000), Haudenosaunee Nationals ($250,000) and Daystar Life Center ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Lakota Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included scholarship assistance, elderly assistance, and elderly enrichment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lakota Foundation Inc?
The filing says the foundation made 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 ↑
How much is Lakota Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lakota Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $14K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lakota Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lakota Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0367530. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lakota Foundation Inc 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 24, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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