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Lulu Foundation is a private corporation based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2018. The principal officer is Dorsey & Whitney Llp. It holds total assets of $122K. Annual income is reported at $550K. Total assets have decreased from $380K in 2019 to $152K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Minnesota, New York, District of Columbia. According to available records, Lulu Foundation has made 126 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $10K. The foundation has distributed between $307K and $860K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $860K distributed across 66 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $30K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 50 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Minnesota, New York, District of Columbia, which account for 69% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 11 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$16K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 36 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Lulu Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 126 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MN, NY, DC.
Lulu Foundation has distributed a total of $1.5M across 126 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $30K.
Lulu Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lulu Foundation is headquartered in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. While based in MN, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 11 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard A Erickson | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tyler C Erickson | VICE PRESIDENT,SECRETARY A | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lucas C Erickson | VICE PRESIDENT,TREASURER A | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$350K
Total Assets
$152K
Fair Market Value
$152K
Net Worth
$152K
Grants Paid
$350K
Contributions
$504K
Net Investment Income
$405K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
126
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
50
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global GivingTO SUPPORT THE HURRICANE DORIAN RELIEF FUND | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood North Central StatesTO PROVIDE CLINICAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS TO WOMEN AND CHILDREN. | Saint Paul, MN | $30K | 2023 |
| Women In NeedTO SUPPORT YOUR EFFORTS TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN NEW YORK CITY. | New York, NY | $30K | 2023 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Of MnTO SUPPORT THE CONSTITUTION DEFENSE FUND | Minneapolis, MN | $30K | 2023 |
| Summit Academy OicTO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS IN DEVELOPING THEIR ABILITY TO EARN AND TO BECOME CONTRIBUTING CITIZENS IN THEIR COMMUNITY. | Minneapolis, MN | $20K | 2023 |
| Page Education FoundationTO SUPPORT CHANGING THE FUTURE FOR MINNESOTA'S STUDENTS OF COLOR BY ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING THEIR EDUCATIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS | Minneapolis, MN | $20K | 2023 |
| Southern Poverty Law CenterTO SUPPORT YOUR MISSION OF EQUAL JUSTICE AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. | Montgomery, AL | $20K | 2023 |
| Everytown For Gun Safety Support FundTO SUPPORT YOUR MISSION OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT GUN VIOLENCE. | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
| VoteridersTO SUPPORT AMERICANS RIGHT TO VOTE. | Santa Monica, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Global Rights For WomenTO SUPPORT YOUR MISSION OF CHANGING THE WORLD FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| AeonTO HELP PROVIDE HOMES TO THOSE WHO NEED THEM. | Minneapolis, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Center For Victims Of TortureTO SUPPORT YOUR MISSION OF HELPING SURVIVORS FIND PEACE AND DIGNITY. | Saint Paul, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Neighborhood Development CenterTO SUPPORT YOUR MISSION OF REVITALIZING NEIGHBORHOODS IN THE TWIN CITIES. | Saint Paul, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Reporters Without BordersTO SUPPORT YOUR MISSION OF UPHOLDING THE INTEGRITY OF JOURNALISM. | Washington, DC | $10K | 2023 |
| The Trust For Public LandTO PROTECT LAND AND CREATE PARKS, TRAILS AND GREEN SCHOOLYARDS. | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Nonviolent PeaceforceTO SUPPORT EFFICIENT, SAFE, AND EFFECTIVE WORK OF YOUR PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY STAFF | Saint Paul, MN | $10K | 2023 |
| Rainforest Foundation IncTO SUPPORT INDIGENOUS PEOPLES ON THE GROUND IN CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA WHOARE FIGHTING TO PROTECT THE RAINFOREST | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Arts IgniteTO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE DEVELOP AGENCY, BUILD CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF CREATIVE EXPRESSION | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Save Our SonsTO SUPPORT THE MISSION TO RECLAIM YOUTH ON BEHALF OF COMMUNITY, ANCESTORS, GOD AND FAMILY. | Saint Paul, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| Earth Island InstituteTO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION PROJECTS AND THE NEXT GENERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE SOLUTIONS TO THE CRISES THREATENING THE SURVIVAL OF LIFE ON EARTH | Berkeley, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Syrian American Medical Society (Sams) FoundationTO PROVIDE MEDICAL RELIEF AND HEALTHCARE TO INNOCENT CIVILIANS AFFECTED BY THE SYRIAN CRISIS AND ELSEWHERE | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| The Bail ProjectTO PROVIDE BAIL TO PEOPLE IN NEED, REUNITE FAMILIES AND RESTORE THE PRESUMPTION OF INNOCENCE. | Venice, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Coalition For The HomelessTO PROVIDE EMERGENCY FOOD AND CLOTHING, EVICTION PREVENTION, CRISIS SERVICES, PERMANENT HOUSING, YOUTH PROGRAMS, AND JOB TRAINING TO HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME NEW YORKERS | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community FoundationTO PROVIDE FINANCIAL RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM RECOVERY NEEDS FOR THE PEOPLE AND PLACES AFFECTED BY THE DEVASTATING MAUI WILDFIRES | Honolulu, HI | $5K | 2023 |
| Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio (Clues)TO SUPPORT THE MINNESOTA LATINO POPULATION CREATE RICH, HEALTHY LIVES. | Saint Paul, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| World Central Kitchen IncTO PROVIDE MEALS FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANES | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Son Of A SaintTO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF FATHERLESS BOYS IN NEW ORLEANS. | New Orleans, LA | $5K | 2023 |
| Equal Justice InitiativeTO SUPPORT EFFORTS TO END MASS INCARCERATION AND EXCESSIVE PUNISHMENT IN THE UNITED STATES. | Montgomery, AL | $5K | 2023 |
| Healthwell FoundationTO SUPPORT UNDERINSURED AMERICANS AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH ACCESSING LIFE-CHANGING MEDICAL TREATMENTS. | Germantown, MD | $5K | 2023 |
| Arts & Minds IncTO SERVE INDIVIDUALS WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CARE PARTNERS THROUGH ARTS | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Family Tree IncTO PROVIDE HEALTH SERVICES TO MARGINALZED COMMUINITIES | Minneapolis, MN | $5K | 2023 |
| City HarvestTO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD THAT WOULD OTHERWISE GO TO WASTE AND DELIVER IT FOR FREE TO NEW YORKERS EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY. | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Pen AmericaTO SUPPORT THE MISSION TO UNITE WRITERS AND THEIR ALLIES TO CELEBRATE CREATIVE EXPRESSION AND DEFEND THE LIBERTIES THAT MAKE IT POSSIBLE. | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |