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Lookout Foundation Inc

Boston, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 272981081  ·  Private foundation

Lookout Foundation Inc is a Massachusetts-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.0M in annual giving against $43.7M in assets. This page documents the 81 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Lookout Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$43.7M
Total assets
81
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Lookout Foundation Inc funds

Lookout Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, criminal justice, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureCivil Rights & Social JusticeCriminal JusticeEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHigher EducationMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, justice involved, low-income communities, young adults, youth pop.

childrenfamiliesjustice involvedlow-income communitiesyoung adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Lookout Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Justice Resource Institute Inc
TO SUPPORT THE ARC RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL, PYMT 3 OF 3
Brookline, MA$416K2020
Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative (jdai)
JDAI YEAR 2 OF 2
Boston, MA$387K2024
Department of Youth Services
TO FUND THE JUVENILE DETENTION ALTERNATIVE INITIATIVE (JDAI)
Boston, MA$387K2022
New England Forestry Foundation Inc
TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPLARY FORESTRY PROGRAM CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, PMT 2 OF 3
Littleton, MA$333K2022
New England Forestry Foundation Inc
TO SUPPORT THE EXEMPLARY FORESTRY PROGRAM CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, PMT 3 OF 3
Littleton, MA$333K2023
Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc
TO PROTECT AND STEWARD NATURAL AND WORKING LANDS, YEAR 1 OF 3
Lincoln, MA$310K2024
Vermont Land Trust Inc
COVID-19 GRANT
Montpelier, VT$287K2020
Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc
APPALACHIAN LANDSCAPES PROTECTION INITIATIVE: NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND
New York, NY$250K2024
United Teen Equality Center
ADDRESSING COMPLEX TRAUMA FOR JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUNG ADULTS: THREE OPPORTUNITIES, PYMT 3 OF 4
Lowell, MA$250K2024
Open Space Institute Land Trust Inc
TO SUPPORT THE APPALACHIAN LANDSCAPES PROTECTION FUND
New York, NY$250K2022
United Teen Equality Center
ADDRESSING COMPLEX TRAUMA FOR JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUNG ADULTS, PMT 2 OF 4
Lowell, MA$250K2023
Shelburne Farms
WINDMILL HILL CONSERVATION PROJECT AT SHELBURNE FARMS INVOLVING LAND CONSERVATION, INTEGRATION AND TRAIL COSTS, AND LANDCONSERVATION, AGRICU
Shelburne, VT$200K2023
Shelburne Farms
WINDMILL HILL CONSERVATION PROJECT AT SHELBURNE FARMS INVOLVING LAND CONSERVATION, INTEGRATION AND TRAIL COSTS, AND LANDCONSERVATION, AGRICU
Shelburne, VT$200K2022
United Teen Equality Center
ADDRESSING COMPLEX TRAUMA FOR JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUNG ADULTS, PMT 3 OF 3
Lowell, MA$200K2020
Shelburne Farms
WINDMILL HILL CONSERVATION PROJECT AT SHELBURNE FARMS INVOLVING LAND CONSERVATION, INTEGRATION AND TRAIL COSTS, AND LANDCONSERVATION, AGRICU
Shelburne, VT$200K2024

Lookout Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$2.0M
2022$2.0M
2023$1.5M
2024$2.3M

How to apply for funding from Lookout Foundation Inc

Lookout Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Lookout Foundation Inc

Does Lookout Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Lookout Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Lookout Foundation Inc fund?
Lookout Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Justice Resource Institute Inc, Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative (jdai), Department of Youth Services. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lookout Foundation Inc give in grants?
Lookout Foundation Inc reported $2.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $7.7M over 81 grants.
Where is Lookout Foundation Inc located?
Lookout Foundation Inc is based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 272981081.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lookout Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Lookout Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.