Lego Community Fund US Inc
Lego Community Fund US Inc is a private foundation based in Enfield, Connecticut. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations in several states, with 90% of grant dollars going to Connecticut recipients. The filing describes applications for project funding, including information about the project, its need, outcomes, success measures, and the number of children impacted.
Lego Community Fund US Inc at a glance
In short: Lego Community Fund US Inc gave $86K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Connecticut. 77% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $85,752
- -97.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- -27.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,450
- -97.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $2,518,363
- +416.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 77% first-time grantees (27 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lego Community Fund US Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit an application with project and organization information, including the materials listed above.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are accepted at various times throughout the year.
- Deadline
- Applications are accepted at various times throughout the year.
- Contact
Application contact: Lego Community Fund Us Inc
Mailing address: 100 Print Shop Road, Enfield, CT 06082-2372
Phone: (860) 749-2291
Website: https://lego.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lego Community Fund US Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foodshare Inc ($70K). Together the top 10 received $79K.
Grant Size Distribution
209 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 135 grants of 209 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grants went to recipients in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, Utah, and California. Connecticut received 90% of grant dollars, followed by Massachusetts at 4%, New York at 2%, Utah at 1%, and California at 1%. The filing states that awards are restricted to the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lego Community Fund US Inc open to new grantees?
77%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 27 of 35 grantees (77%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $868. How we count
Medians: $350 first-time, $750 repeat.
- 14% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 97% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2024) to $4.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foodshare Inc Bloomfield, CT | 2024 Lego Turkey Drive Employee Match | $69,500 |
| JDRF Farmington, CT | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purposes | $2,295 |
| Breakthrough T1D New York, NY | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purposes & Dollars 4 Doers | $1,738 |
| Girl Scouts of Connecticut Inc Hartford, CT | Dollar 4 Doers | $1,500 |
| Christ United Methodist Church Salt Lake City, UT | Dollar 4 Doers | $1,000 |
| Fourth of July Town Celebration Committee Inc Enfield, CT | 2024 silver sponsor town of enfield fourth of july | $1,000 |
| Connecticut Science Center Inc Hartford, CT | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| Familyaid Boston Inc Boston, MA | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| Hands on Hartford Manna Program Hartford, CT | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purposes | $500 |
| Hartford Stage Company Hartford, CT | Further 501(C)(3) Charitable Purposes | $500 |
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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 | $2,518,363 | $2,152,858 | $115,688 | $85,752 | 35 | $107,042 | $85,212 | $119,433 |
| 2023 | $487,335 | $51,420 | $4,045,752 | $4,044,805 | 48 | $4,044,915 | $50,583 | $188,732 |
| 2022 | $4,483,091 | $3,972,746 | $4,227,516 | $4,224,758 | 54 | $4,224,874 | $521 | $284,212 |
| 2021 | $4,738,121 | $1,614,025 | $3,257,382 | $3,254,672 | 44 | $3,254,794 | — | $339,350 |
| 2020 | $6,468,066 | $1,247,587 | $3,055,894 | $2,796,550 | 28 | — | $117,255 | $378,208 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lego Community Fund US Inc reported a distributable amount of $119K for 2024 — 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included a $69,500 award to Foodshare Inc for a “2024 LEGO Turkey Drive Employee Match,” as well as grants described as supporting charitable purposes, “Dollar 4 Doers,” and local sponsorship.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Foodshare says it leads a coordinated response to hunger in Hartford and Tolland Counties. Girl Scouts of Connecticut says its programs develop girls’ courage, confidence, character, leadership, and citizenship. Connecticut Science Center describes its work as inspiring lifelong learning through interactive experiences exploring science. Other 2024 recipients included organizations focused on T1D, family support and social services, theater, children’s relief and development, and crisis-response meals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $85,752. Grant amounts ranged from $20 to $69,500, with a median of $500. The largest grant was $69,500 to Foodshare Inc in Bloomfield, Connecticut, for the “2024 LEGO Turkey Drive Employee Match.” Other notable awards included $2,295 to JDRF in Farmington, Connecticut; $1,738 to Breakthrough T1D in New York; $1,500 to Girl Scouts of Connecticut; and $1,000 each to Christ United Methodist Church in Salt Lake City and the Fourth of July Town Celebration Committee in Enfield.
The foundation states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applications are submitted through the LEGO Community Fund grant application and should describe the organization and proposed project. Requested information includes the project name, budget, statement of need, project description, projected outcomes, measures of success, and number of children impacted. Applications are accepted at various times throughout the year. Awards are restricted to the United States.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Preston Kodak III as president. It also lists Elke Kulas as secretary and Jared Carr, Amanda Marschall, and Kofi Sam as members at large. Steve Turco, Travis Blue, and David Dwyer are listed as members at large with terms ending January 1, 2024.
Lego Community Fund US Inc is led by Preston Kodak III, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Preston Kodak III
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Turco
Member at Large
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Marschall
Member at Large
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Dwyer
Member at Large
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elke Kulas
Secretary
Member at Large → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jared Carr
Member at Large
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kofi Sam
Member at Large
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Travis Blue
Member at Large
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Eric Elman (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jennifer Dubuisson (2020–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Mary Culver (2020–2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Alexandra N'diaye (2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Erin Burke (2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Linda Fitzgerald (2022) — Member at Large
- Former: David Buxbaum (2020) — Member at Large
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 Lego Community Fund US Inc
How much does Lego Community Fund US Inc give each year?
Lego Community Fund US Inc gave $86K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $4.0M across 48 grants.
What is Lego Community Fund US Inc's typical grant size?
Lego Community Fund US Inc's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $2,450, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lego Community Fund US Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Lego Community Fund US Inc give grants?
Lego Community Fund US Inc gives mostly in Connecticut: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hartford, CT (4 grants), Springfield, MA (2 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Who are Lego Community Fund US Inc's largest grantees?
Lego Community Fund US Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Foodshare Inc ($69,500), JDRF ($2,295) and Breakthrough T1D ($1,738), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lego Community Fund US Inc?
Lego Community Fund US Inc reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $107K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $119K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Lego Community Fund US Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included a $69,500 award to Foodshare Inc for a “2024 LEGO Turkey Drive Employee Match,” as well as grants described as supporting charitable purposes, “Dollar 4 Doers,” and local sponsorship. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lego Community Fund US Inc?
Submit an application with project and organization information, including the materials listed above. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lego Community Fund US Inc's EIN?
Lego Community Fund US Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5960904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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