LCM Foundation
Preselected recipients only
LCM Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $421,200 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $22,000 and the largest $150,200. 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$421,200
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$22,000
- Largest grant$150,200
- Assets$233,385
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2025 was up from $134,700 the year before.
55% of its 2025 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 | $111,705 | 8 | $751,407 |
| 2024 | $134,700 | 8 | $642,038 |
| 2025 | $421,200 | 11 | $233,385 |
How to apply
LCM 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 LCM Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $421,200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Panim Meiroth | To further religious causes | $150,200 |
| Congregation Machzikei Torah | To further religious causes | $80,000 |
| Cong of Echo Ridge | To further religious causes | $50,000 |
| JCC of Williamsburg Inc | To further religious causes | $50,000 |
| Ojc Fund | To further religious causes | $41,200 |
| Cong Shalmei Joel Dratzfert | To further religious causes | $22,000 |
| Cong Lev Avrum Yakov | To further religious causes | $16,000 |
| Congregation Chaishek Shlomo Inc | To further religious causes | $6,800 |
| Yeshiva Beth Hillel | To further religious causes | $3,000 |
| Mifal Ezra Zichron Yehide | To further religious causes | $1,000 |
| Congregation Ayshel Avraham | To further religious causes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lipa Markowitz
- Chaya Markowitz
Questions people ask
Does LCM Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does LCM Foundation give?
$421,200 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $22,000.
Who runs LCM Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lipa Markowitz (Trustee) and Chaya Markowitz (Trustee & Treasurer).
What does LCM Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.