Lieber Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Lieber Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $70,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$70,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$869,285
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $54,445 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $42,780 | 6 | $841,574 |
| 2024 | $54,445 | 7 | $855,914 |
| 2025 | $70,500 | 8 | $869,285 |
How to apply
| Contact | Catherine Shimony 409 Bridge Lane, Sagaponack, NY 11962 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 535-4866 |
What Lieber Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $47,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JCFS Response for Teens | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital Audiology Department | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| March Fourth Aftermath | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bridgehampton Childcare and Recreation Centre | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Global Goods Partners | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Lieber
- Michael Lieber
- Catherine Shimony
- Lawrence Lieber
- Susan Lieber
- Scott Lieber
- Danielle Murphy
- Rony Shimony
- Lynne Lieber
- Daniel Shimony
- Jessica Lieber
- Benjamin Lieber
- Jack Lieber
- Emma Shimony
- Tina Lieber
Questions people ask
Does Lieber Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lieber Charitable Trust give?
$70,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lieber Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists James Lieber (Trustee), Michael Lieber (Trustee), Catherine Shimony (Trustee) and Lawrence Lieber (Trustee) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Lieber Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and health.