The Three Sisters Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Three Sisters Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $307,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$307,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$7.0 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2025 was up from $241,500 the year before.
26% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $251,500 | 22 | $6.9 million |
| 2023 | $269,500 | 24 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $241,500 | 22 | $6.5 million |
| 2025 | $307,000 | 29 | $7.0 million |
How to apply
The Three Sisters 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.
What The Three Sisters Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 23 | $267,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $15,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Medical Corps | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Los Angeles | general support and sex education fund | $30,000 |
| Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles | Food Insecurity Fund | $20,000 |
| The People Concern | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Everychild Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Natural Resource Defense Council - Los Angeles Reg | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| East L A Community Corporation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hola Community Partners | Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles | $10,000 |
| KCRW Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Library Foundation of Los Angeles | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| New Directions Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Open Paths Counseling Center | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pen American Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Public Media Group of Southern California | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Vista del Mar Child and Family Services | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Womens Reproductive Rights Assistance Project Wrra | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Civic Nation | When We All Vote Fund | $5,000 |
| Civic Nation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Earthjustice | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Fairvote | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jewish Federation Council of Greater Los Angeles | Victims of the Los Angeles Fires | $5,000 |
| Heal the Bay | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Spread the Vote | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Venice Family Clinic | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexis Deutsch-Adler
- Gina Deutsch-Zakarin
- Leslie Lichtenstein
Questions people ask
Does The Three Sisters Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Three Sisters Foundation give?
$307,000 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Three Sisters Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alexis Deutsch-Adler (Sec, Dir), Gina Deutsch-Zakarin (Pres, Dir) and Leslie Lichtenstein (Dir).
What does The Three Sisters Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and health.