Lemberg Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Lemberg Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.2 million in 48 grants; the typical grant was $17,500 and the largest $810,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.2 million
- Number of grants48
- Typical grant$17,500
- Largest grant$810,000
- Assets$47.8 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.2 million the year before.
21% 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 | $3.2 million | 52 | $52.0 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 48 | $47.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John Usdan 430 Park Avenue 201, New York, NY 10022 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 682-9595 |
| What to submit | Letter |
What Lemberg Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 39 | $1.8 million |
| Connecticut | 4 | $1.3 million |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $65,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,200 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan University | General public support | $810,000 |
| Usdan Center | General public support | $550,000 |
| Yale University School | General public support | $447,000 |
| Hastings Center | General public support | $200,000 |
| UJA Federation | General public support | $199,950 |
| 92nd St Y | General public support | $125,000 |
| Northwestern University | General public support | $100,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine | General public support | $67,000 |
| Bennington College | General public support | $65,000 |
| Learning Spring School | General public support | $60,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | General public support | $60,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theatre | General public support | $55,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music | General public support | $50,000 |
| Jewish Business Network | General public support | $50,000 |
| Ny Botanical Garden | General public support | $45,000 |
| Wnet 13 | General public support | $35,000 |
| Justifi Jewish | General public support | $30,000 |
| School for Children With Hidden Intelligence | General public support | $30,000 |
| Bronx House Inc | General public support | $25,000 |
| Jewish Board of Family Services | General public support | $25,000 |
| New 42nd Street Inc | General public support | $25,000 |
| SLSLF Inc | General public support | $25,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | General public support | $25,000 |
| Young Jewish Professionals | General public support | $25,000 |
| The Shed | General public support | $10,000 |
| Symphony Space | General public support | $7,500 |
| America Israel Cultural Foundation | General public support | $7,100 |
| National Yiddish Institute | General public support | $6,500 |
| Brooklyn Childrens Museum | General public support | $5,000 |
| Film Forum | General public support | $5,000 |
| Hand in Hand | General public support | $5,000 |
| Jbi International | General public support | $5,000 |
| Orchestra St Lukes | General public support | $5,000 |
| Puppet Works | General public support | $5,000 |
| The Good Food Institute | General public support | $2,700 |
| Braver Angels | General public support | $2,500 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General public support | $2,500 |
| Lawyers for Children | General public support | $2,500 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | General public support | $2,000 |
| Rising Treetops at Oakhurst | General public support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Usdan
- Adam Usdan
- Esme Usdan
- Dale Lewis
Questions people ask
Does Lemberg Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lemberg Foundation Inc give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2024, across 48 grants, with a typical grant of $17,500.
Who runs Lemberg Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists John Usdan (President), Adam Usdan (Vice President & Tre), Esme Usdan (Secretary) and Dale Lewis (Director).
What does Lemberg Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.