Lainoff Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lainoff Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $587,000 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $60,000. 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$587,000
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$13.7 million
- New grantees34%
Giving in 2025 was up from $540,046 the year before.
34% 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 | $600,085 | 38 | $11.2 million |
| 2024 | $540,046 | 34 | $12.4 million |
| 2025 | $587,000 | 35 | $13.7 million |
How to apply
Lainoff Family 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 Lainoff Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 17 | $237,500 |
| New York | 2 | $95,000 |
| Virginia | 8 | $90,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $30,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 3 | $19,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brigid Alliance | General charitable & educational purposes | $60,000 |
| Rhodes College | General charitable & educational purposes | $50,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Fund | General charitable & educational purposes | $35,000 |
| Bright Beginnings | General charitable & educational purposes | $30,000 |
| Diabetes Research Institute | General charitable & educational purposes | $30,000 |
| Jeremiah Program | General charitable & educational purposes | $30,000 |
| Sitar Arts Center | General charitable & educational purposes | $30,000 |
| Arlington Free Clinic | General charitable & educational purposes | $25,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank | General charitable & educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Federation of Virginia Food Banks | General charitable & educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Interact International | General charitable & educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Pathways to Housing | General charitable & educational purposes | $20,000 |
| Ayuda DC | General charitable & educational purposes | $15,000 |
| DC Public Library | General charitable & educational purposes | $15,000 |
| Greater DC Diaper Bank | General charitable & educational purposes | $15,000 |
| Kwek Society Corp | General charitable & educational purposes | $15,000 |
| Manna Food Center | General charitable & educational purposes | $15,000 |
| Miriam's Kitchen | General charitable & educational purposes | $15,000 |
| Project Create Arts Center | General charitable & educational purposes | $15,000 |
| Best Kids DC | General charitable & educational purposes | $10,000 |
| DC Scores | General charitable & educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Inova Health Foundation | General charitable & educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Loudoun Hunger Relief | General charitable & educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Network for Good Inc | General charitable & educational purposes | $10,000 |
| New Endeavors by Women | General charitable & educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Playtime Project | General charitable & educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Plaza de la Raza | General charitable & educational purposes | $10,000 |
| Anti-Recidivism Coalition | General charitable & educational purposes | $5,000 |
| District Alliance for Safe Housing | General charitable & educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Loudoun Free Clinic | General charitable & educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Thrive DC | General charitable & educational purposes | $5,000 |
| Ca Community Foundation | General charitable & educational purposes | $4,000 |
| Equity Loudoun | General charitable & educational purposes | $3,000 |
| DC Center | General charitable & educational purposes | $2,500 |
| DC Creative Writing Workshop | General charitable & educational purposes | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven Lainoff
- Michael Lainoff
- Riea Lainoff
- Kathryn Kincaid
Questions people ask
Does Lainoff Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lainoff Family Foundation Inc give?
$587,000 in tax year 2025, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Lainoff Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven Lainoff (Pres/Treas), Michael Lainoff (Pres/Treas), Riea Lainoff (Vp/Secy) and Kathryn Kincaid (Vp/Secy).
What does Lainoff Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.