Lcu Fund for Women's Education Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lcu Fund for Women's Education Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $786,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $120,000. 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$786,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$120,000
- Assets$22.4 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was down from $789,000 the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $789,000 | 21 | $21.0 million |
| 2024 | $786,500 | 22 | $22.4 million |
How to apply
Lcu Fund for Women's Education 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lcu Fund for Women's Education Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $786,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York University Silver School of Social Work | Housing support | $120,000 |
| City College of New York | Housing support | $107,500 |
| Columbia University School of Nursing | Housing support | $100,000 |
| Lehman College | Housing support | $87,500 |
| Columbia University School of Social Work | Housing support | $60,000 |
| New York Academy of Arts | Housing support | $55,000 |
| Phillips School of Nursing | Housing support | $55,000 |
| Bank Street College of Education | Housing support | $45,000 |
| Juilliard School | Housing support | $40,000 |
| New York Studio School | Housing support | $40,000 |
| Baruch College | Housing support | $25,000 |
| New School - Mannes College of Music | Housing support | $25,000 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary | Housing support | $10,000 |
| Individual | $7,500 | |
| Individual | President's award for excellence in leadership | $2,000 |
| Individual | President's award for excellence in leadership | $1,000 |
| Individual | President's award for excellence in leadership | $1,000 |
| Individual | President's award for excellence in leadership | $1,000 |
| Individual | President's award for excellence in leadership | $1,000 |
| Individual | President's award for excellence in leadership | $1,000 |
| Individual | President's award for excellence in leadership | $1,000 |
| Individual | President's award for excellence in leadership | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda J Wright
- Lindsey Counts
- Sofya Shuster
- Sara Espinosa
- Leslie Ehrlich
- Liang Hsu
- Nathaniel Sundel
- Tasia Hawkins
- Christina Davis
- Amanda Mwamuka
Questions people ask
Does Lcu Fund for Women's Education Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lcu Fund for Women's Education Inc give?
$786,500 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Lcu Fund for Women's Education Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Linda J Wright (President), Lindsey Counts (Vice President), Sofya Shuster (Treasurer) and Sara Espinosa (Executive Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Lcu Fund for Women's Education Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, housing and homelessness and health.