Helen & Rita Lurie Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Helen & Rita Lurie Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $690,900 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$690,900
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$14.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2023 was down from $718,425 the year before.
0% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $610,000 | 9 | $15.7 million |
| 2022 | $718,425 | 10 | $12.7 million |
| 2023 | $690,900 | 9 | $14.8 million |
How to apply
Helen & Rita Lurie 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 Helen & Rita Lurie Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 7 | $660,900 |
| California | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Weill Cornell Medical College | Provide 501c3 org funds to carry out charitable purpose | $250,000 |
| NYU Medical School | Provide 501c3 org funds to carry out charitable purpose | $141,200 |
| UJA Federation of New York | Provide 501c3 org funds to carry out charitable purpose | $94,500 |
| Hiasinc | Provide 501c3 org funds to carry out charitable purpose | $64,700 |
| Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty | Provide 501c3 org funds to carry out charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Selfhelp Community Services | Provide 501c3 org funds to carry out charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Direct Relief for Ukraine | Provide 501c3 org funds to carry out charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| UJA Israel Emergency Fund | Provide 501c3 org funds to carry out charitable purpose | $10,500 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Provide 501c3 org funds to carry out charitable purpose | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ann B Lesk
- Emily Johnson
- Howard Lubcher
Questions people ask
Does Helen & Rita Lurie Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Helen & Rita Lurie Foundation give?
$690,900 in tax year 2023, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Helen & Rita Lurie Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Ann B Lesk (President), Emily Johnson (Vice President) and Howard Lubcher (Secretary & Treasurer).
What does Helen & Rita Lurie Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and human services.