Lambert Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Lambert Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $204,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$204,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
40% 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 | $1.3 million | 48 | $14.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 50 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bill Sheila Phineas Lambert Trustee C/O Bessemer Trust 1271 Avenue of, The Americas 42nd Floor, New York, NY 10020-1401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (516) 508-9623 |
| What to submit | General letter format |
| Restrictions | Grants are limited to 1)high schools, colleges, universities and other educational institutions exempt under sec 501(c)(3), 2) exempt organizations supporting women's issues (i.e. Health education, civil rights and civil liberties), 3) exempt organizations that provide health care,shelter food & other services to the poor and disadvantaged persons. |
What Lambert Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 37 | $947,767 |
| Illinois | 2 | $132,500 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $36,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $12,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $11,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,800 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYU Langone Health | General | $204,000 |
| Project Kesher | General | $93,000 |
| JCC Manhattan | General | $70,000 |
| Jerusalem Foundation Inc | General | $60,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | General | $60,000 |
| Columbia University | General | $50,000 |
| George Jackson Academy | General | $50,000 |
| Wexner Center for the Arts | General | $50,000 |
| Avodah the Jewish Service Corps | General | $40,000 |
| Bottomless Closet | General | $39,500 |
| Jewish Creativity International | General | $30,000 |
| The Town School | General | $27,097 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | General | $26,500 |
| Breast Cancer Reserarch Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| Israel Policy Forum | General | $25,000 |
| JCC Global USA Inc | General | $25,000 |
| The American Independent Foundation | General | $25,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | General | $25,000 |
| Congregation Rodeph Shalom | General | $24,670 |
| Dalton Schools Inc | General | $20,000 |
| Sunflower Network | General | $20,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | General | $18,500 |
| Hineni Heritage Center | General | $18,000 |
| The Brotherhood - Sister Sol | General | $15,000 |
| Center for Jewish Culture & Creativity | General | $11,000 |
| US Friends of Dror Israel Inc | General | $11,000 |
| American Friends of Batsheva | General | $10,000 |
| Bend the Arc | General | $10,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Lexington School for the Death | General | $10,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Counc | General | $10,000 |
| Orion Society | General | $10,000 |
| Park Avenue Armory | General | $10,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds | General | $10,000 |
| Yale University | General | $10,000 |
| Citizens Committee for Children of New York | General | $8,500 |
| Ophthalmic Edge | General | $7,500 |
| Sunrise Association | General | $6,000 |
| Elluminate | General | $5,000 |
| International Women's Media Foundation (In Honor of Lynn Povich) | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bill Lambert
- Sheila Lambert
- Phineas Lambert
Questions people ask
Does Lambert Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lambert Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs Lambert Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Bill Lambert (Co Trustee), Sheila Lambert (Co Trustee) and Phineas Lambert (Co Trustee).
What does Lambert Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, arts and culture and education.