The Lorber Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lorber Foundation is a private foundation in Amherst, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $521,700 in 68 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$521,700
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$9.5 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $469,200 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $389,235 | 66 | $8.5 million |
| 2024 | $469,200 | 65 | $8.7 million |
| 2025 | $521,700 | 68 | $9.5 million |
How to apply
The Lorber 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 Lorber Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 33 | $285,000 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $125,300 |
| Vermont | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 11 | $31,200 |
| New York | 9 | $18,800 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,500 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $2,200 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1,400 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wolf School | Annual fund scholarship fund capital campaign | $125,000 |
| UVM Foundation | Nursing scholarship fund | $50,000 |
| Hitchcock Center for the Environment | General fund to support mission | $30,000 |
| Yiddish Book Center | General fund to support mission Great Jewish Book summer program | $25,100 |
| Amherst Survival Center | General fund to support mission | $25,000 |
| Eaglebrook School | Annual fund and scholarship fund | $25,000 |
| Food Bank of Western Massachusetts | General fund to support mission | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts Audubon Society Inc | To support youth education | $25,000 |
| Historic Deerfield | General fund to support mission | $21,500 |
| Or HaLev Ctr for Jewish Spirituality | General fund to support mission | $21,200 |
| Dakin Humane Society | General fund to support mission | $20,000 |
| Firends of the Wildwood Cemetery | General fund to support mission | $17,000 |
| Jewish Community of Amherst | General fund to support mission | $15,650 |
| Jewish Famil Services of Western Massachusetts | General fund to support mission | $14,000 |
| Institute for Jewish Spirituality | General fund to support mission | $10,000 |
| New England Public Media | General fund to support mission | $10,000 |
| Franklin Land Trust | General fund to support mission | $5,000 |
| Friends of the Jones Library | General fund to support mission | $5,000 |
| Kestrel Land Trust Inc | General fund to support mission | $5,000 |
| Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Assoc | General fund to support mission | $5,000 |
| Congregation Bnai Israel | General fund to support mission | $3,000 |
| Bard College | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Evergreen State College | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Pine Island Camp | General fund to support mission and scholarship | $2,500 |
| Adamah Inc | General fund to support mission | $2,200 |
| Garden Conservancy | General fund to support mission | $1,500 |
| Amherst Cinema Arts Center Inc | General fund to support mission | $1,000 |
| Awakened Heart Project | General fund to support mission | $1,000 |
| Bright Spot Therapy Dogs | General fund to support mission | $1,000 |
| California Native Plant Society | General fund to support mission | $1,000 |
| Conservation Lands Foundation | Annual appeal | $1,000 |
| Friends of the INYO | General fund to support mission | $1,000 |
| Guatemala Aid Fund | General fund to support mission | $1,000 |
| Inyo Council for the Arts | General fund to support mission | $1,000 |
| League of American Bicyclists | General fund to support mission | $1,000 |
| Machik | General fund to support mission | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition Inc | General fund to support mission | $1,000 |
| Mono Lake Committee | General fund to support mission | $1,000 |
| Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Foundation | General fund to support mission | $1,000 |
| Trustees of the Reservation | General fund to support mission | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bryan I Lorber
- Leslie W Lorber
- Jora Fogg
Questions people ask
Does The Lorber Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lorber Foundation give?
$521,700 in tax year 2025, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Lorber Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Bryan I Lorber (Chairman), Leslie W Lorber (Vice-Chair Treas) and Jora Fogg (Secretary).
What does The Lorber Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and environment and conservation.