Peter And Ann Lambertus Family Foundatio
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing general support to a variety of charitable causes. Its mission reflects a strong commitment to animal welfare, as evidenced by significant funding directed towards animal shelters, dog rescues, and humane societies. Additionally, the foundation supports health-related initiatives, arts and culture organizations, and environmental conservation efforts. It primarily serves organizations across multiple sectors, with a notable focus on those located in Massachusetts and Indiana.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established charities seeking general operating support that align with the foundation's demonstrated areas (health institutions, animal welfare, conservation, and local arts) and that can be reached through relationships or referral.
Good Fit
- • Requesting unrestricted/general operating support rather than a narrow project.
- • Being an established nonprofit with a track record and credible financials.
- • Having an existing relationship or referral to the foundation, trustees, or repeat grantees.
- • Located in the foundation's focal states or mission areas (e.g., Massachusetts or major institutional partners).
- • Capacity to receive either modest discretionary grants or, in rare cases, very large institutional gifts.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to organizations in 14 states; about half of the dollars were concentrated in the foundation's home state while another large out-of-state recipient received a major share, showing multi-state reach with geographic concentration.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 66 distinct recipients with a mix of many smaller grants and a few very large institutional gifts; 48 recipients returned from the prior observed year while 18 were new, indicating both repeat relationships and a broad recipient set.
New Applicants
Eighteen new recipients appeared in the latest year, which shows turnover, but the foundation also indicates it funds only preselected applicants and no public application route is visible, so new entrants appear possible primarily via invitation or referral rather than open solicitation.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
