Lojo Foundation
Invitation OnlyBlue Hill, Maine · EIN 31-1775152 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside Maine.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranwell Foundation | Blacksburg, VA | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| African Leadership Foundation | New York, NY | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| School Justice Project | Washington, DC | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Blue Hill Community Developement | Blue Hill, ME | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Maine Center for Economic Policy | Augusta, ME | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Community of Writers at Squal Valle | Neveda, CA | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Tree of Life Food Pantry | Blue Hill, ME | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Blue Hill Library | Blue Hill, ME | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| The Cradle Society | Evanston, IL | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Maine Coast Heritage Trust | Topsham, ME | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust | Damariscotta, ME | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| Francis Perkins Center | Newcastle, ME | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| United Recovery Fund | Portland, ME | Annual fund | $1,000 |
| School Year Aboard | Lawrence, MA | Annual fund | $500 |
The return also lists 6 grants to individuals ($12,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $60,000 | 20 |
| 2024 | $41,500 | 13 |
| 2023 | $46,500 | 16 |
| 2022 | $62,500 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622089349100327
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1775152
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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