Richard & Karen Lefrak Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Richard & Karen Lefrak Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2023 it gave $5.0 million in 24 grants; the typical grant was $42,500 and the largest $2.0 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$5.0 million
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$42,500
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2023 was up from $3.6 million the year before.
42% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $3.6 million | 17 | $10.9 million |
| 2023 | $5.0 million | 24 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
Richard & Karen Lefrak Charitable Foundation Inc 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.
What Richard & Karen Lefrak Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $4.3 million |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $410,000 |
| Florida | 3 | $235,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Philharmonic | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $2.0 million |
| New York Presbyterian Fund Inc | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $1.0 million |
| Uja-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of New York Inc | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $500,000 |
| The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $250,000 |
| Barnard College | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $200,000 |
| Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism Inc | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $200,000 |
| Trustees of Amherst College | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $200,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $150,000 |
| Ransom Everglades School Inc | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $100,000 |
| Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $100,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $50,000 |
| The JFK Center for the Performing Arts | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $50,000 |
| The Miami Symphony Orchestra | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $35,000 |
| Hope for Depression Research Foundation | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $25,000 |
| Scoa Inc DBA Southampton Arts Center | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $25,000 |
| Youth America Grand Prix | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $25,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $10,000 |
| Mount Holyoke College | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $10,000 |
| Southampton Hospital Foundation Inc | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $10,000 |
| Hunter College Foundation Inc | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $5,000 |
| Akc Museum of the Dog | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $3,480 |
| Chelsea Music Festival | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $3,000 |
| The Breast Cancer Research Foundation | Religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and educational | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian McLean
- Jay McHugh End 1024
- Joshua Grant
Questions people ask
Does Richard & Karen Lefrak Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard & Karen Lefrak Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$5.0 million in tax year 2023, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $42,500.
Who runs Richard & Karen Lefrak Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Brian McLean (Director & Executive Vice President), Jay McHugh End 1024 (Director & Vice President) and Joshua Grant (Director).
What does Richard & Karen Lefrak Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.