Lithuanian Endowment Fund Ltd
Lithuanian Endowment Fund Ltd is a private foundation, based in Oak Lawn, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 6 grants totaling $80K.
Lithuanian Endowment Fund Ltd at a glance
In short: Lithuanian Endowment Fund Ltd gave $80K across 6 grants in 2021 (avg $13K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $79,726
- +1754.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 6
- -25.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $13,288
- +2372.1% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $713
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Lithuanian Endowment Fund Ltd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Balzekas Family Foundation ($77K). Together the top 6 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 14 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2020) to $80K (2021). In 2021 it made 6 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Balzekas Family Foundation Oak Lawn, IL | Operations | $76,851 |
| Lithuanian Museum of Art Lemont, IL | Operations | $1,200 |
| Balzekas Musuem of Lithuanian Culture Chicago, IL | Operations | $1,025 |
| Nativity BVM Church Chicago, IL | Operations | $400 |
| Lithuanian Jesuit Fathers Chicago, IL | Operations | $150 |
| Blessed Matulaitis Mission Lemont, IL | Operations | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $31 | $81,278 | $79,726 | 6 | $79,726 |
| 2020 | $81,247 | $40 | $5,110 | $4,300 | 8 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lithuanian Endowment Fund Ltd is led by Robert Balzekas, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Robert Balzekas
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daiva Bidva
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stanley Balzekas III (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Lithuanian Endowment Fund Ltd
How much does Lithuanian Endowment Fund Ltd give each year?
Lithuanian Endowment Fund Ltd gave $80K across 6 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $4K across 8 grants.
What is Lithuanian Endowment Fund Ltd's typical grant size?
Lithuanian Endowment Fund Ltd's median grant in 2021 was $713, and its average grant was $13,288, across 6 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lithuanian Endowment Fund Ltd give grants?
Lithuanian Endowment Fund Ltd gives mostly in Illinois: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants) and Lemont, IL (2 grants).
Does Lithuanian Endowment Fund Ltd give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Lithuanian Endowment Fund Ltd's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (6 grants).
Who are Lithuanian Endowment Fund Ltd's largest grantees?
Lithuanian Endowment Fund Ltd's largest 2021 grantees include Balzekas Family Foundation ($76,851), Lithuanian Museum of Art ($1,200) and Balzekas Musuem of Lithuanian Culture ($1,025), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What is Lithuanian Endowment Fund Ltd's EIN?
Lithuanian Endowment Fund Ltd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3918313. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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