Lupus America Communities
Lupus America Communities (LAC) operates exclusively for charitable, educational, scientific, and literary purposes, within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code of 1986, as amended (or corresponding provisions of any subsequent federal tax laws); and within such limits, to support the educational and scientific mission of the lupus foundation of America; and, consistent with the above to exercise all powers available to corporations organized pursuant to the District Of Columbia nonprofit corporation act of 2010.
Lupus America Communities at a glance
In short: Lupus America Communities gave $600K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $600K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $600,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $600,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $600,000
- Total assets
- $535,009
- -14.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Lupus America Communities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Lupus Foundation of America Inc ($600K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Lupus America Communities gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2020) to $620K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $600K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Lupus Foundation of America Inc Washington, DC | Supported Organization Grant | $600,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $535,009 | $2,319,251 | $2,343,192 | $600,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $624,081 | $2,724,763 | $2,614,772 | $600,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $507,520 | $2,427,558 | $2,353,836 | $600,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $887,815 | $2,625,459 | $2,620,418 | $600,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $825,301 | $2,369,800 | $2,334,344 | $620,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $408,273 | $2,720,201 | $2,544,861 | $400,000 | 1 |
About Lupus America Communities
Based on IRS filings
Lupus America Communities is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $535K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $600K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lupus America Communities is led by Louise Vetter, Director & CEO of Lfa since 2025 (on filings since 2024); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Louise Vetter
Director & CEO of Lfa
Director → Director & CEO of Lfa, 2025
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Andrews
Chair
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Conrad Gehrmann
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Wheeler
Director & CFO of Lfa
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Kaplan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Greenberg
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Julie Tune (2020–2024) — Director & CFO of Lfa
- Former: Barbara Polk (2024) — Director & Vice Chair of Lfa
- Former: Christine Smith (2024) — Director & Treasurer of Lfa
- Former: Jeanine Smith (2024) — Director & Vice President of Lfa
- Former: Joseph A. Arnold Esq. (2024) — Director & Chair of Lfa
- Former: Mary T. Crimmings (2024) — Director & Interim CEO of Lfa
- Former: Sandra C. Raymond (2020) — Dir.-
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lupus America Communities
How much does Lupus America Communities give each year?
Lupus America Communities gave $600K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $600K across 1 grant.
How large is Lupus America Communities?
Lupus America Communities reported $535K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is Lupus America Communities?
Lupus America Communities is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Washington, DC. It holds $535K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Lupus America Communities operate?
Lupus America Communities has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Lupus America Communities's EIN?
Lupus America Communities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-0870868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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