Lorber Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lorber Family Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 31 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$36.9 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
39% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.4 million | 23 | $28.3 million |
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 39 | $34.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 31 | $36.9 million |
How to apply
Lorber 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.
What Lorber Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 25 | $1.5 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $150,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $50,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | General Support | $150,000 |
| California Black Power Network | General Support | $150,000 |
| Tides Center | General Support | $150,000 |
| Heluna Health | General Support | $100,000 |
| Mujeres Unidas y Activas | General Support | $100,000 |
| Pico California | General Support | $100,000 |
| Social Justice Learning Institute | General Support | $100,000 |
| Asian Pacific Environmental Network | General Support | $75,000 |
| Ryse Center | General Support | $75,000 |
| Saba Grocers Initiative | General Support | $75,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | General Support | $75,000 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | General Support | $75,000 |
| Amelia Ann Adams Whole Life Center | General Support | $50,000 |
| Black Women for Wellness | General Support | $50,000 |
| CalMatters | General Support | $50,000 |
| Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights | General Support | $50,000 |
| Coleman Advocates | General Support | $50,000 |
| Healthy Black Families | General Support | $50,000 |
| Liberation Ventures Inc | General Support | $50,000 |
| Child Care Law Center | General Support | $25,000 |
| Hale Reservation | General Support | $25,000 |
| People's Community Foundation | General Support | $25,000 |
| PolicyLink | General Support | $25,000 |
| Vital CXNs | General Support | $25,000 |
| Eat Learn Play Foundation | General Support | $20,000 |
| Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester | General Support | $10,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | General Support | $10,000 |
| Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association | General Support | $10,000 |
| Truckee Trails Foundation | General Support | $10,000 |
| Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship | General Support | $7,500 |
| Biking for a Better World | General Support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Susan Lorber
- Sarah Jane Lorber
Questions people ask
Does Lorber Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lorber Family Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Lorber Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Margaret Susan Lorber (Trustee) and Sarah Jane Lorber (Trustee).
What does Lorber Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and community development.