Lampert Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lampert Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.4 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $1.5 million and the largest $2.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$5.4 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$1.5 million
- Largest grant$2.1 million
- Assets$148 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $5.8 million the year before.
25% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $5.8 million | 8 | $148 million |
| 2024 | $5.4 million | 4 | $148 million |
How to apply
Lampert Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $3.0 million |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Plan | Paid to Vanguard Charitable Endowment Plan to Help Further it's Cause. | $2.1 million |
| Tides Foundation | Paid to the tides foundation to help further its cause | $2.0 million |
| The San Francisco Foundation | Paid to the san francisco foundation to help further its cause | $1.0 million |
| Community Finance Inc | To help by hiring staff and setting up Partnerships to fuel growth. Giving Credit is a platform to facilitate peer lending with the broader mission to advance the field of community finance. | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Lampert
- Susan Byrd
Questions people ask
Does Lampert Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lampert Family Foundation give?
$5.4 million in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $1.5 million.
Who runs Lampert Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Lampert (Trustee) and Susan Byrd (Trustee).