Stanley and Lucy Lopata Foundation
Invitation OnlySt Louis, Missouri · EIN 43-6099972 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$748K
Organizations funded44
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$17.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $25,000.
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
63% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miriam Foundation | St Louis, MO | Youth education | $70,000 |
| Aclu of Missouri Foundation | St Louis, MO | Civil rights assistance | $45,000 |
| St Louis Area Food Bank | Bridgeton, MO | Hunger relief organization | $45,000 |
| Jewish Family & Children's Service | St Louis, MO | Family support | $40,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Great Rivers | St Louis, MO | Health services | $35,000 |
| University City Children's Center | University City, MO | Youth development | $30,000 |
| Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | Support for homeless individuals & families | $25,500 |
| City Harvest | Brooklyn, NY | Hunger relief | $25,000 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | New York, NY | Serving disadvantaged communities | $25,000 |
| International Institute | St Louis, MO | Immigrant services | $25,000 |
| Kind | Washington, DC | General | $25,000 |
| Public Media Fund LLC | Boulder, CO | Civic community support | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York | Brooklyn, NY | Health services | $22,500 |
| Crown Center for Seniors | St Louis, MO | Support for delivery of services to aging population | $20,000 |
| Peter and Paul Community Services | St Louis, MO | Support for homeless individuals & families | $20,000 |
| Beyond Literacy | Philadelphia, PA | Education services | $18,500 |
| Broad Street Love | Philadelphia, PA | Religious | $18,500 |
| Families Forward Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Support for homeless families | $18,500 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | Hunger relief | $18,500 |
| Legal Services of Eastern Missouri | St Louis, MO | Legal aid | $16,500 |
| Miriam's Kitchen | Washington, DC | Social services | $15,000 |
| Missouri Historical Society | St Louis, MO | Education services | $15,000 |
| Operation Food Search | St Louis, MO | Hunger relief organization | $15,000 |
| Food for All DC | Washington, DC | Hunger relief | $12,000 |
| Amica Center | Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Ayuda | Washington, DC | Immigrant services | $10,000 |
| Higher Achievement | Washington, DC | Youth education | $10,000 |
| Oasis Institute | St Louis, MO | Lifelong learning and wellness services | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of St Louis Region and Southwest Missouri | St Louis, MO | Health services | $10,000 |
| Promise Community Homes | St Louis, MO | Support disabled individuals & families | $10,000 |
| Reach Inc | Washington, DC | Disabled adults services | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Free Library Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Community literacy | $8,000 |
| The Literacy Lab | Washington, DC | Youth education | $7,500 |
| DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative Inc | Washington, DC | Youth education | $6,000 |
| City Report Inc Dba the City | New York, NY | Publicly supported news organization | $5,000 |
| New York Public Radio | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Patrician Society | Norristown, PA | Serving disadvantaged communities | $5,000 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy | New York, NY | Park revitalization | $5,000 |
| Spur Local | Washington, DC | Community organization | $5,000 |
| Brick Theater Inc | Brooklyn, NY | General | $1,250 |
| Humane Society of Missouri | St Louis, MO | Animal rescue | $1,250 |
| The Tank Ltd | New York City, NY | Education services | $1,250 |
| Wounded Warriors Project | Jacksonville, FL | Health services | $1,250 |
| Franklin & Marshall College | Lancaster, PA | Education services | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $748,000 | 44 |
| 2024 | $654,000 | 43 |
| 2023 | $680,000 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641689349100624
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 43-6099972
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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