John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara Pitlick Lovenheim Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara Pitlick Lovenheim Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Ithaca, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $87,604 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $17,500. 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$87,604
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$17,500
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $99,711 the year before.
23% of its 2025 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 | $69,792 | 41 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $99,711 | 42 | $2.1 million |
| 2025 | $87,604 | 40 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara Pitlick Lovenheim Charitable Trust 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 John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara Pitlick Lovenheim Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 31 | $77,779 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $3,500 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $2,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $1,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,055 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,020 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MCC Foundation | Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library | Unrestricted | $10,525 |
| Temple Beth El | Unrestricted | $4,924 |
| Food Bank of the Southern Tier | Unrestricted | $3,250 |
| American Red Cross - Greater Rochester Chapter | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Nys Baroque | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Rochester | Medical research | $3,000 |
| Tompkins County Public Libarary Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,650 |
| Cayuga Chamber Orchestra | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Rochester Education Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Water for South Sudan | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Doctors Wihtout Borders | Unrestricted | $2,100 |
| American Cancer Society | Cancer care | $2,000 |
| League of Women Voters Education Fund | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Opus Ithaca School of Music | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Tourettes Syndrome Association | Medical research | $2,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Tompkins and Cortland Counties | Unrestricted | $1,555 |
| Hangar Theatre | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Kitchen Theatre Company | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Loaves & Fishes | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Snow Pond Center for the Arts | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Ithaca Sports Boosters | Unrestricted | $1,150 |
| American Lung Association | Unrestricted | $1,055 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,020 |
| ACLU Foundation | Civic affairs | $1,000 |
| Amnesty International USA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Ithaca Health Alliance | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pine Park Association | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Water Project | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| US Holocaust Memorial Museum | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | Unrestricted | $850 |
| Caringbridge | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Friends of the Ithaca Farmers Market | Unrestricted | $590 |
| Opera Guild of Rochester | Unrestricted | $550 |
| Cornell University | Unrestricted | $500 |
| National Park Foundation | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wcny PBS | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Women Swimmin' for Hospicare | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Womens Opportunity Center | Unrestricted | $335 |
| Ithaca Community Recovery | Unrestricted | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Barbara P Lovenheim
Questions people ask
Does John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara Pitlick Lovenheim Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara Pitlick Lovenheim Charitable Trust give?
$87,604 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara Pitlick Lovenheim Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Barbara P Lovenheim (Trustee).
What does John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara Pitlick Lovenheim Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.