The Lord Foundation of Massachusetts Inc
Support of the Massachusetts institute of technology and its programs.
The Lord Foundation of Massachusetts Inc at a glance
In short: The Lord Foundation of Massachusetts Inc gave $9.7M across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $9.7M), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $9,710,000
- -96.7% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $9,710,000
- -96.7% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $9,710,000
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Lord Foundation of Massachusetts Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Massachusetts Institute of Technology ($9.7M).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $950K (2020) to $294.0M (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $9.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | Support MIT Engineering & Other Programs | $9,710,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $665,000 | $9,734,000 | $9,710,000 | 1 | $665,000 |
| 2021 | $8,794,000 | $1,487,000 | $294,033,000 | $294,024,000 | 1 | $1,487,000 |
| 2020 | $304,839,000 | $268,888,000 | $3,566,000 | $950,000 | 1 | $268,888,000 |
About The Lord Foundation of Massachusetts Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Lord Foundation of Massachusetts Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Cambridge, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9.7M. Net investment income was $665K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lord Foundation of Massachusetts Inc is led by H Kirk Unruh Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
H Kirk Unruh Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Schmidt
Chair & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Schuh
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Barnhart
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Morris
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
L Rafael Reif
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul M Pohl
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adelbert Spitzer
Clerk
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richelle Nessralla
Former Clerk
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Edward Auslander (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 The Lord Foundation of Massachusetts Inc
How much does The Lord Foundation of Massachusetts Inc give each year?
The Lord Foundation of Massachusetts Inc gave $9.7M across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $294.0M across 1 grant.
What is The Lord Foundation of Massachusetts Inc?
The Lord Foundation of Massachusetts Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Cambridge, MA.
Where does The Lord Foundation of Massachusetts Inc operate?
The Lord Foundation of Massachusetts Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is The Lord Foundation of Massachusetts Inc's EIN?
The Lord Foundation of Massachusetts Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2748895. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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