Eric & Simone Lang Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Eric & Simone Lang Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $2.2 million in 104 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $90,000. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants104
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$90,000
- Assets$67.7 million
- New grantees90%
Giving in 2025 was up from $573,000 the year before.
90% 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 | $135,100 | 15 | $39.3 million |
| 2024 | $573,000 | 15 | $56.3 million |
| 2025 | $2.2 million | 104 | $67.7 million |
How to apply
Eric & Simone Lang 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 Eric & Simone Lang Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 45 | $850,000 |
| California | 19 | $482,000 |
| Maine | 10 | $325,000 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $155,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $55,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $50,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $40,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $30,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mainehealth | Unrestricted general | $90,000 |
| California Jazz Conservatory | Unrestricted general | $67,000 |
| Camden Area District Nursing Association | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Farnsworth Art Museum | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| North Country School | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Owl's Head Transportation Museum | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Center for Volunteer & Nonprofit Leaders | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Redwood Empire Food Bank | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Santa Rosa Junior College Foundation | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Area Interfaith Outreach | Unrestricted general | $45,000 |
| International Rescue Committee (Irc) | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Urban Resource Institute | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Cmte | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Vera Inst of Justice Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Covenant House | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Safe Horizon | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| New Museum of Contemporary Art | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| The Coalition for the Homeless | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Women in Need | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Animal Care Centers NYC | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| The Legal Aid Society | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Hias | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Society | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Innocence Project Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Feeding America | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Center for Disaster Philanthropy | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Crisis Text Line Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Public Broadcasting Service | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| No Kid Hungry by Share Our Strength | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Simone Lang
- Bank of America N A
Questions people ask
Does Eric & Simone Lang Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eric & Simone Lang Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2025, across 104 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Eric & Simone Lang Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Simone Lang (Co-Trustee) and Bank of America N A (Co-Trustee).
What does Eric & Simone Lang Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and human services.