Donor-Designated Special Funds
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Overview
Donor-Designated Special Funds
Funder: Lithuanian Foundation, Inc.
Purpose: Special funds established under Lithuanian Foundation auspices by individual donors to directly support specific projects in Lithuania and the United States.
Notable Funds:
- Establishment: 2014
- Amount: $15.5 million bequest (largest bequest ever received by LF)
- Focus: Preservation of Lithuanian heritage, language, and culture in the United States
- Donor: Joseph Vilcha (Juozas Vilciauskas, 1923-2014) - Born in Joniskis, Lithuania - Studied engineering at Vytautas Magnus University and Baltic University - Settled in US in 1949 - Successful in civil engineering and securities trading - Long-time supporter of Lithuanian Foundation operations
Joseph Vilcha Fund
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How to Apply
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Donors wishing to establish special designated funds should contact the Lithuanian Foundation directly.
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The Foundation welcomes inquiries about establishing donor-designated funds to support specific Lithuanian community projects.
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