NR Lachance Foundation
NR Lachance Foundation is a private foundation, based in Gardner, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $70K.
NR Lachance Foundation at a glance
In short: NR Lachance Foundation gave $15K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $8K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $15,000
- -40.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $7,500
- -40.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $2,155,581
- +2.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Florida (67% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who NR Lachance Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was CASA Familia Inc ($10K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How NR Lachance Foundation gives
- Giving fell 70% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 25% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2026) to $72K (2021). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA Familia Inc Miami, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Gardner Community Action Committee Gardner, MA | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,155,581 | $92,401 | $37,694 | $15,000 | 2 | $16,375 | $70,038 | $64,952 |
| 2025 | $2,100,874 | $61,211 | $65,727 | $25,000 | 2 | $26,250 | $32,743 | $60,517 |
| 2024 | $2,105,390 | $177,929 | $47,834 | $27,500 | 3 | $28,750 | $159,693 | $52,871 |
| 2023 | $1,975,295 | $64,007 | $70,151 | $50,000 | 4 | $51,250 | $47,790 | $50,466 |
| 2022 | $1,981,439 | $101,813 | $76,897 | $60,000 | 4 | $61,250 | $87,315 | $53,024 |
| 2021 | $1,956,523 | $70,146 | $93,253 | $72,000 | 4 | — | $52,714 | $51,123 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, NR Lachance Foundation reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
NR Lachance Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Christine A. Symonds
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula J. Donovan
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Donovan
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 NR Lachance Foundation
How much does NR Lachance Foundation give each year?
NR Lachance Foundation gave $15K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $25K across 2 grants.
How large is NR Lachance Foundation?
NR Lachance Foundation reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (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.
Where does NR Lachance Foundation operate?
NR Lachance Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Massachusetts.
What is NR Lachance Foundation's EIN?
NR Lachance Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0231457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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