The Lautenberg Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lautenberg Foundation is a private foundation in Cliffside Park, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $168,800 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $60,500. 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$168,800
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$60,500
- Assets$9.2 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $335,000 the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $335,000 | 45 | $8.1 million |
| 2024 | $168,800 | 41 | $9.2 million |
How to apply
The Lautenberg 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 Lautenberg Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 14 | $101,300 |
| Colorado | 5 | $24,000 |
| Massachusetts | 7 | $16,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $8,500 |
| Florida | 5 | $8,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $1,500 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | General support | $60,500 |
| Eagle Valley Land Trust | General support | $13,000 |
| Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations | General support | $10,000 |
| UJA Metrowest | General support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest NJ | General support | $6,500 |
| Bnai Vail | General support | $5,000 |
| Breakthrough | General support | $5,000 |
| Jewish Big Brothers & Big Sisters | General support | $4,000 |
| Eagle Valley Community Foundation | General support | $3,500 |
| Anti-Defamation | General support | $3,000 |
| Horizons for Homeless Children | General support | $3,000 |
| Temple Bat Yam | General support | $3,000 |
| The Proctor Fund | General support | $2,500 |
| Carroll School | General support | $2,000 |
| Childrens Hospital | General support | $2,000 |
| Clark Fund | General support | $2,000 |
| Diabetes Research Institute Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| George Washington University Hillel | General support | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family Service Broward County | General support | $2,000 |
| Silent Spring Institute | General support | $2,000 |
| Temple Shir Tikva | General support | $2,000 |
| Hadassah | General support | $1,800 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | General support | $1,500 |
| Israel Tennis Centers | General support | $1,500 |
| Jewish National Fund | General support | $1,500 |
| Vail Mountain School | General support | $1,500 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General support | $1,500 |
| Cardozo School of Law | General support | $1,000 |
| Colgate University | General support | $1,000 |
| Craig's Pantry | General support | $1,000 |
| Eva's Village | General support | $1,000 |
| New England Aquarium | Geberal support | $1,000 |
| New Jersey Community Development Corp | General support | $1,000 |
| Pine Crest School | General support | $1,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $1,000 |
| The Memorial Foundation Pink Angels Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | General support | $1,000 |
| USC Hillel Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Walking Mountains Science Center | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen Lautenberg
- Eleanore Rigolosi
- Joshua Lautenberg
- Lisa Birer
- Nan Morgart
- Stephen Greenberg
Questions people ask
Does The Lautenberg Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lautenberg Foundation give?
$168,800 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Lautenberg Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ellen Lautenberg (President), Eleanore Rigolosi (Secretary), Joshua Lautenberg (Director) and Lisa Birer (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Lautenberg Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.