Lostn Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 26-2950655 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$70K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$1.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
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
66% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $15,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Hagerstown, MD | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $10,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $10,000 |
| Roots & Culture Contemporary Art Center | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $10,000 |
| School of the Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $10,000 |
| Grand Valley State University | Grand Rapids, MI | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Michigan | Ann Arbor, MI | Unrestricted grant to general fund for use in west michigan | $5,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | New York, NY | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $3,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Chicago | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted grant to general fund | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,500 | 9 |
| 2024 | $59,500 | 8 |
| 2023 | $54,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349104017
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-2950655
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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