Lubrano Family Charitable Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of charitable causes. Its mission focuses on providing general support to community organizations, educational institutions, and health-related initiatives, reflecting a commitment to community development and youth enrichment. The foundation funds scholarships, general charitable purposes, and specific projects such as the Cycle for Life and various scholarship funds. It serves a diverse range of recipients, including educational institutions, community centers, and health charities, indicating a broad interest in enhancing community welfare. The foundation's activities primarily benefit organizations across multiple states, with a notable emphasis on supporting local initiatives.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit offering community programs, scholarships, or general operating support in New England (especially MA/NH/ME) that can be nominated or introduced by a current grantee or an adviser.
Good Fit
- • Requests for modest general operating or program support (typical awards under $5K).
- • Scholarship programs or youth development initiatives.
- • Established local reputation or an existing relationship with the foundation’s network or past grantees.
- • Geographic presence in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, or nearby New England states.
- • Ability to be recommended or nominated rather than submit a public application.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year were distributed across 18 states, with roughly two-thirds of dollars going out of state and about one-third concentrated in the foundation's home state.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a large number of distinct independent recipients (97 in the latest year) and consistently made many small awards across multiple organizations each year, indicating a broad recipient set for its size.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover exists—36 new recipients in the latest year—but the foundation also states it funds only preselected recipients and has no public website or open application, so new entrants appear possible primarily via nomination or network connections rather than open solicitation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
