The Lagomarsino Foundation
The Lagomarsino Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In 2025, it gave $85,700 through 58 grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in North Carolina and elsewhere.
The Lagomarsino Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lagomarsino Foundation gave $86K across 58 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state North Carolina. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,700
- +28.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 58
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,478
- +31.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $2,474,745
- +6.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (4 of 57, 2025)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Lagomarsino Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lagomarsino Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Direct Relief ($4K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
321 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 321 grants of 321 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, North Carolina received the largest share of grant dollars, at 44%. Other leading recipient states were Florida (10%), California (8%), and Virginia (6%); recipients in Washington, DC received 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lagomarsino Foundation open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 57 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 84% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2024) to $89K (2020). In 2025 it made 58 grants totaling $86K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Relief Santa Barbara, CA | Los Angeles County wildfires Relief fund | $2,500 |
| Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc Raleigh, NC | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Haiti Awake Inc Wilmington, NC | General & Unrestricted | $1,800 |
| Coastal Christian High School Inc Wilmington, NC | General & Unrestricted | $1,700 |
| American Brain Foundation Minneapolis, MN | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Basilica Shrine of Saint Mary Catholic Parish of W Wilmington, NC | The Sister Isaac Center | $1,500 |
| Blessings in a Backpack Inc Louisville, KY | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Wilmington, NC | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Canines for Service Inc Wilmington, NC | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Cape Fear Literacy Council Wilmington, NC | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,474,745 | $335,861 | $175,094 | $85,700 | 58 | $149,381 | $311,848 | $138,179 |
| 2024 | $2,313,978 | $13,660 | $155,771 | $66,500 | 59 | $129,833 | $132,735 | $140,067 |
| 2023 | $2,456,089 | $161,358 | $170,810 | $83,800 | 65 | $145,885 | $138,033 | $131,822 |
| 2022 | $2,465,541 | $76,091 | $170,021 | $83,500 | 71 | $142,074 | $114,842 | $143,416 |
| 2021 | $2,559,471 | $141,688 | $168,364 | $83,300 | 68 | $137,373 | $111,597 | $145,621 |
| 2020 | $2,585,747 | $88,573 | $172,032 | $89,300 | 69 | — | $60,187 | $135,202 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lagomarsino Foundation reported a distributable amount of $138K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available grant examples show support for organizations working in areas including emergency relief, food access, education, health, services for autistic individuals, and prison ministry. These are examples of grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, Direct Relief describes its mission as improving the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergencies; Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina received a grant for general and unrestricted purposes. Coastal Christian High School says it provides academics, fine arts, and athletics while instilling biblical truth. Oasis NC says it provides educational support and services for autistic individuals. Transformed by the Word describes its work as a prison ministry for female inmates.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 58 grants totaling $85,700. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,500, with a median of $1,500. Examples include $2,500 to Direct Relief for its Los Angeles County wildfires relief fund; $2,000 to Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina for general and unrestricted purposes; and $1,800 to Haiti Awake for general and unrestricted purposes. Other recipients included Coastal Christian High School ($1,700), and the American Brain Foundation, Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern, Canines for Service, Cape Fear Literacy Council, and Oasis NC ($1,500 each).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carlos Lagomarsino as director, secretary, treasurer, and co-president, and Rosanna Lagomarsino as COA, director, and co-president.
The Lagomarsino Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rosanna Lagomarsino
Coa, Director & Co-Pres
Chief Administrative Officer → Coa, Director & Co-Pres, 2021
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $39K (2025)
Carlos Lagomarsino
Director, Secretary, Treasurer & Co-Pres
Director, Secretary, Treasurer & Co-Pres → Director, Secretary, Treasurer & Co- President, 2023
Director, Secretary, Treasurer & Co- President → Director, Secretary, Treasurer & Co-Pres, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $39K, to Rosanna Lagomarsino (COA, DIR, Co-Pres).
Frequently asked questions about The Lagomarsino Foundation
How much does The Lagomarsino Foundation give each year?
The Lagomarsino Foundation gave $86K across 58 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $67K across 59 grants.
What is The Lagomarsino Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lagomarsino Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,478, across 58 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lagomarsino Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Lagomarsino Foundation give grants?
The Lagomarsino Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (10%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wilmington, NC (18 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants), Santa Barbara, CA (2 grants) and Ft Lauderdale, FL (2 grants).
Does The Lagomarsino Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 93% of The Lagomarsino Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (54 of 58) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lagomarsino Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lagomarsino Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Direct Relief ($4,000 across 2 grants), Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina Inc ($2,000) and Haiti Awake Inc ($1,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 9% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lagomarsino Foundation?
The Lagomarsino Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $149K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $138K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lagomarsino Foundation fund?
The available grant examples show support for organizations working in areas including emergency relief, food access, education, health, services for autistic individuals, and prison ministry. These are examples of grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lagomarsino Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lagomarsino Foundation's EIN?
The Lagomarsino Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4075749. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Lagomarsino Foundation 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Lagomarsino Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lagomarsino-foundation-morg_41ae8542578249cd866d333ea0e7fe8f
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