Lee and Dory Cruz
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About the Foundation
The Lee and Dory Cruz Foundation is a private charitable foundation committed to supporting nonprofit organizations, orphanages and senior and elderly service organizations aligned with its philanthropic priorities. The Foundation provides strategic grants to organizations that demonstrate meaningful community impact, responsible stewardship, and alignment with the Foundation’s areas of focus. The Foundation does not solicit donations and does not conduct public fundraising activities. Our foundation is entirely self-funded and provides grants to charitable organizations in both the United States and Portugal.
Our Giving Priorities
Areas of Philanthropic Focus
Grantmaking is by invitation only.
The Lee and Dory Cruz Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals or requests for funding. Organizations are identified and selected at the discretion of the Foundation.
FAQs
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The Lee and Dory Cruz Foundation is the registered trade name for the Licinio and Doris Cruz Foundation, Inc.
Does the Foundation accept unsolicited grant applications?
Does the Foundation accept unsolicited grant applications?
Who is eligible to receive funding?
Qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations aligned with the Foundation’s philanthropic priorities.
Does the Foundation raise funds from the public?
No. The Foundation does not solicit or accept public donations.