Karyn Gerschel Lamb Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Karyn Gerschel Lamb Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $41,400 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$41,400
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $39,650 the year before.
27% 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 | $39,650 | 13 | $846,748 |
| 2024 | $41,400 | 11 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Karyn Gerschel Lamb 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 Karyn Gerschel Lamb Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 3 | $19,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $5,000 |
| New York | 2 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $2,900 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Island Hospice Foundation | Grant in support of helping those who face life-limiting illness and by ensuring that those individuals receive hospice integrative end of life care. | $10,000 |
| Tulane University | Contribution to general univerity in support of research, life-changing scholarships and core curriculum with exposure to humanities, fine arts, social sciences and sciences. | $10,000 |
| Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens | Grant in support of 2024 season of culture, deep refreshing and preservation of the gardens. The season includes exhibition lineup, inspiring cultural and educational events which allows the organization to fulfill the mission of enriching lives with nature, art and history. | $8,000 |
| Jazz Aspen Snowmass | Support for organization's tax exempt purpose to preserve jazz and related forms of music through world-class events, performances and music education programs. | $3,000 |
| Save Venice Inc | Support for preserving the artisitc heritage of venice, italy. The organization's charitable purpose is to preserve, protect and promote the art and culture of venice and has funded the conservation of over 2,000 individual art works as well as providing grants for fellowships, exhibitions and publications to advance venetian scholarships and conservation. | $3,000 |
| Eaglebrook School | Donation to annual fund to help school provide scholarship assistance, deliver academic excellence and train dedicated faculty. | $2,500 |
| Les Dames D'aspen LTD | Grant for 2024-2025 season to support the arts, theatre, historicaland film societies and events in the aspen area. | $2,000 |
| Red Sneakers for Oakley Inc | Donation in support for raising awareness, spreading knowledge and savings lives of persons that suffer from food alergies and anaphylaxis. | $1,000 |
| Sing for Hope | Grant in support of harnessing the power of the arts to create a better world through creative programs. Founded in response to 9/11, the organization partners with hundreds of community-based organizations that mobilizes artists in the creative service and produces artist-created sing for hope pianos across the us. | $1,000 |
| The Proctor Fund | Support for the heads discretionary fund which provides learning skills programs and long term campus programs to athletic and afternoon activities. | $500 |
| The Vincent Club | Membership renewal to support women's health at massachusetts general hospital. | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Karyn Gerschel Lamb
- Patrick A Gerschel
Questions people ask
Does Karyn Gerschel Lamb Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Karyn Gerschel Lamb Foundation give?
$41,400 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Karyn Gerschel Lamb Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Karyn Gerschel Lamb (Trustee) and Patrick A Gerschel (Trustee).
What does Karyn Gerschel Lamb Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.