The Lurito Family Foundation
The Lurito Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Greenwich, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 5 grants totaling $9K. Net investment income was $1.
The Lurito Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lurito Family Foundation gave $9K across 5 grants in 2021 (avg $2K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $8,500
- +466.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,700
- +13.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $2,598
- -76.6% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (53% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who The Lurito Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Heritage Dance Foundation ($5K across 3 grants). Together the top 3 received $9K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2020) to $9K (2021). In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Historical Society New York, NY | Education | $2,000 |
| Wesleyan University Middletownc, CT | Education | $2,000 |
| Heritage Dance Foundation Longmeadow, MA | Education | $1,500 |
| Heritage Dance Foundation Longmeadow, MA | Education | $1,500 |
| Heritage Dance Foundation Longmeadow, MA | Education | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,598 | $1 | $8,500 | $8,500 | 5 | $1 | $340 |
| 2020 | $11,097 | $731 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 1 | $731 | $533 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lurito Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $340 for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lurito Family Foundation's 2021 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Rita M. Lurito
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Lurito
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Lurito Family Foundation
How much does The Lurito Family Foundation give each year?
The Lurito Family Foundation gave $9K across 5 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
What is The Lurito Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lurito Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,700, across 5 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lurito Family Foundation give grants?
The Lurito Family Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (24%) and Connecticut (24%). The most frequent recipient cities were Longmeadow, MA (3 grants).
Does The Lurito Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2021: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Lurito Family Foundation's 2021 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants).
Who are The Lurito Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lurito Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Heritage Dance Foundation ($4,500 across 3 grants), New York Historical Society ($2,000) and Wesleyan University ($2,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Lurito Family Foundation?
The Lurito Family Foundation reported $3K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.
How much is The Lurito Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Lurito Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $340 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Lurito Family Foundation's EIN?
The Lurito Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3698817. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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