Harold I & Faye B Liss Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Harold I & Faye B Liss Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Jericho, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $364,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$364,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.6 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $371,000 the year before.
46% of its 2024 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 | $371,000 | 22 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $364,500 | 22 | $4.6 million |
How to apply
Harold I & Faye B Liss Foundation Inc 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 Harold I & Faye B Liss Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York. It also paid $15,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 | $173,500 |
| New Jersey | 5 | $76,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $70,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shatterproof | General support | $50,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General support | $25,000 |
| Hadassah | General support | $25,000 |
| The Jewish Theological Seminary | General support | $25,000 |
| The Valley Hospital Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Dvi | General purpose | $20,000 |
| Lighthouse Guild | General support | $20,000 |
| Mid Island JCC | General support | $20,000 |
| New Jersey Symphony Orchestra | General support | $20,000 |
| Pink Aid Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center | General support | $15,000 |
| Weizmann Institute of Science | General support | $15,000 |
| Westport A Better Chance | General support | $15,000 |
| Elnet | General support | $12,500 |
| Elaine Kaufman Cultural Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Englewood Health | General support | $10,000 |
| The Lustgarten Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Deborah Hospital Foundation | General support | $6,000 |
| UJA Federation New York | General support | $6,000 |
| Gina Gibney Dance | General support | $5,000 |
| Hearing Health Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Prevent Child Abuse | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Howard Sussman
- Janet Mendell
- Edward Haiken
- Robert Sobel
- Bernard S Berkowitz
- Laura Lokker
Questions people ask
Does Harold I & Faye B Liss Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harold I & Faye B Liss Foundation Inc give?
$364,500 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Harold I & Faye B Liss Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Howard Sussman (Chairman), Janet Mendell (Secretary), Edward Haiken (Treasurer) and Robert Sobel (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Harold I & Faye B Liss Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, faith communities and health.