Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio
The Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. It supports charitable organizations through grants; its 2024 grants included funding for health services, food assistance, disability services, and community support.
Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio at a glance
In short: Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio gave $1.4M across 55 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,421,570
- +2.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 55
- -3.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,847
- +6.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $28,204,048
- +1.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% 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 Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: Hemenway Barnes PO Box 96129, Boston, MA 02196
Phone: (617) 227-7940
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Genesis Foundation for Children Inc ($175K). Together the top 10 received $667K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($29,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
201 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 201 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio gives
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 95% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% 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 (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 $728K (2021) to $1.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 55 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Genesis Foundation for Children Inc Boston, MA | Feingold Coordinated Genetics Service | $175,000 |
| Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation Sandwich, MA | F/b/o spaulding rehabilitation hospital cape cod for updating equipment | $101,750 |
| Lower Cape Outreach Council Inc Orleans, MA | Emergency food assistance and new director of development position | $75,000 |
| Cape Abilities Inc Hyannis, MA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Community Systems Inc Plymouth, MA | Renovations to a Group Home in Sandwich | $50,000 |
| Falmouth Service Center Inc Falmouth, MA | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| The Greater Boston Food Bank Inc Boston, MA | Food Distribution to Cape Cod | $50,000 |
| Heroes in Transition Inc Mashpee, MA | General Operating Support and Capital Campaign Feasibility | $45,000 |
| The Family Pantry of Cape Cod Corp Harwich, MA | Food Distribution Programs | $35,000 |
| Housing Assistance Corporation Hyannis, MA | Fuel Assistance for Low & Moderate Income Households | $35,000 |
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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 | $28,204,048 | $1,245,531 | $1,607,813 | $1,421,570 | 55 | $1,535,272 | $1,185,377 | $1,570,895 |
| 2023 | $27,752,544 | $-635,522 | $1,584,357 | $1,382,660 | 57 | $1,511,552 | $222,781 | $1,470,073 |
| 2022 | $29,670,407 | $18,417 | $3,356,265 | $1,592,730 | 53 | $1,736,014 | $165,433 | $1,527,034 |
| 2021 | $34,446,102 | $1,014,376 | $938,756 | $727,500 | 35 | $876,877 | $981,900 | $1,751,959 |
| 2020 | $34,380,636 | $1,435,181 | $1,000,828 | $939,386 | 1 | — | $515,336 | $1,842,917 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio reported a distributable amount of $1.6M 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. The Genesis Foundation for Children describes its mission as funding diagnosis and coordinated care for children with physical, intellectual, developmental, and genetic disorders. An individual recipient Outreach Council says it provides immediate assistance and encourages long-term self-sufficiency. Cape Abilities says it supports people with disabilities through services including residential, therapeutic, and employment supports.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 55 grants totaling $1,421,570. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $175,000, with a median of $20,000. Among the largest grants were $175,000 to The Genesis Foundation for Children for its Feingold Coordinated Genetics Service; $101,750 to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation for equipment at an individual recipient Cod; and $75,000 to an individual recipient Outreach Council for emergency food assistance and a new director of development position. Other grants included $50,000 each to Cape Abilities for general operating support, Community Systems for group-home renovations, Falmouth Service Center for general operating support, and The Greater Boston Food Bank for food distribution to Cape Cod.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Julene Augusta, Holly Harney, Michael J. Puzo, Samuel A. Lorusso, and Paul Lorusso as trustees.
Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael J. Puzo
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$94K (2022) → $77K (2024)
Paul Lorusso
Trustee
Trsutee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Holly Harney
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Julene Augusta
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Samuel A. Lorusso
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Charles Sabatt (2020) — Special Fidu
- Former: Ellen Lorusso (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $77K, to Michael J Puzo (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio
How much does Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio give each year?
Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio gave $1.4M across 55 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 57 grants.
What is Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio's typical grant size?
Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $25,847, across 55 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio give grants?
Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio gives mostly in Massachusetts: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hyannis, MA (8 grants), Falmouth, MA (7 grants), Mashpee, MA (5 grants) and Orleans, MA (4 grants).
Does Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio give general operating support?
Yes: 36% of Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 55) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio's largest grantees?
Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio's largest 2024 grantees include The Genesis Foundation for Children Inc ($175,000), Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Corporation ($101,750) and Lower Cape Outreach Council Inc ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($29,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio?
Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio reported $28.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (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 Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. The Genesis Foundation for Children describes its mission as funding diagnosis and coordinated care for children with physical, intellectual, developmental, and genetic disorders. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio's EIN?
Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-2082336. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lyndon Paul Lorusso Charitable Foundatio 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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