Lithuanian Center Inc
Historical FunderCleveland, Ohio · EIN 34-1398653 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,255 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PLETRA FUND |
|---|---|
| Address | 880 E 185TH STREET, CLEVELAND OH 44119 |
| Phone | 4402561629 |
| GRANTREQUEST@PLETRAFUND.ORG | |
| Form and materials | SEE ELECTRONICALLY ATTACHED DOCUMENT. |
| Deadlines | OUR APPLICATION DEADLINES ARE THE SECOND FRIDAY IN FEBRUARY, MAY, AUGUST, AND NOVEMBER. GRANTS ARE A |
| Restrictions | APPLICANTS MUST BE A 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE IRS PRIMARILY WITHIN THE NORTHEAST OHIO LITHUNAIAN COMMUNITY AS WELL AS ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE THE NORTHEAST OHIO LITHUANIAN COMMUNITY WITH CONNECTIONS TO THE NORTHEAST OHIO LITHUANIAN COMMUNITY. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuanian American Community | South Boston, MA | 2025 lithuanian song festival | $40,000 |
| Lithuanian American Community | South Boston, MA | 2025 lithuanian song festival | $10,000 |
| Lithuanian Folk Dance Group Svyturys | Chardon, OH | 2025 concert trip to mexico | $9,000 |
| Lithuanian American Community Cleveland Chapter | Kirtland, OH | 2025 lithuanian song festival | $5,500 |
| Lithuanian American Community Cleveland Chapter | Kirtland, OH | Feb 16 declaration of independence | $2,255 |
| Lithuanian American Community Cleveland Chapter | Kirtland, OH | Mar 11 declaration of independence | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,755 | 6 |
| 2024 | $18,963 | 4 |
| 2023 | $38,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 4, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601559349100620
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1398653
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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