The Peter and Deborah Lamm Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Peter and Deborah Lamm Foundation is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $171,750 in 47 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $15,000. 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$171,750
- Number of grants47
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$5.5 million
- New grantees4%
Giving in 2024 was up from $170,750 the year before.
4% of its 2024 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 | $170,750 | 49 | $676,263 |
| 2024 | $171,750 | 47 | $5.5 million |
How to apply
The Peter and Deborah Lamm 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 Peter and Deborah Lamm Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $73,250 |
| Rhode Island | 13 | $40,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $22,000 |
| California | 5 | $12,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Presbyterian Fund Inc | General purposes | $15,000 |
| The Westerly Hospital Foundation | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Watch Hill Conservancy | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Citizens Housing & Planning Council | General purposes | $7,500 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | General purposes | $5,000 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy Inc | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of the United States | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Sesame Workshop | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Animal Medical Center | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Huntington Theatre | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Museum of Modern Art | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Southern Poverty Law Center | General purposes | $5,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Wnet | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Film Society of Lincoln Center | General purposes | $3,250 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General purposes | $2,500 |
| City Harvest | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Citymeals-On-Wheels | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric AIDS Foundation | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of California | General purposes | $2,500 |
| The Gorilla Foundationkokoorg | General purposes | $2,500 |
| UCLA Foundation - Scholars Thru Gold Shield | General purposes | $2,500 |
| UCLA Fund - Chancellors Society | General purposes | $2,500 |
| United Service Organizations Inc | General purposes | $2,500 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Warm Shelter Inc | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Watch Hill Lighthouse Keepers Assn | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Ocean Community Chamber Foundation | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Special Olympics | General purposes | $2,000 |
| The Toby Project | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Rhode Island Natural History Survey | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Colonial Theatre of Rhode Island | General purposes | $1,000 |
| East Beach Association | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Lawrence Memorial Hospital | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Memorial and Library Association of Westerly (Westerly Public Library) | General purposes | $1,000 |
| The Children's Aid Society | General purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Lamm
- Deborah Lamm
- R Bradford Malt
- Eric Lamm
Questions people ask
Does The Peter and Deborah Lamm Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Peter and Deborah Lamm Foundation give?
$171,750 in tax year 2024, across 47 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Peter and Deborah Lamm Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter Lamm (Trustee), Deborah Lamm (Trustee), R Bradford Malt (Trustee) and Eric Lamm (Trustee).
What does The Peter and Deborah Lamm Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and arts and culture.