LGT Foundation
Preselected recipients only
LGT Foundation is a private foundation in Garden City, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $670,750 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $25,125 and the largest $200,000. 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$670,750
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$25,125
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$13.1 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was down from $672,000 the year before.
70% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $307,000 | 8 | $11.2 million |
| 2023 | $672,000 | 10 | $12.3 million |
| 2024 | $670,750 | 10 | $13.1 million |
How to apply
LGT 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What LGT Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 1 | $200,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $184,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $140,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $52,500 |
| New York | 2 | $42,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $20,250 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $12,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cerf | To be used for emergency relief assistance to artists in need | $200,000 |
| Haystack Mountain School of Crafts | Provided only for the transcription and documentation of the Summer Conference. | $184,000 |
| Penland School of Crafts | Addition to existing scholarship endowment and RES Restricted Hurricane Helene Revenue 50-4204 | $140,000 |
| Toledo Museum of Art | Gift of Lenore Tawney (1907-2007) "Udjat", 1968, mixed media, 2 3/8 x 7 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. | $52,500 |
| Madison Square Park Conservancy | In support of the 2025 commission, Larry Bell's "Improvisations in the Park". | $30,000 |
| Ox-Bow School of Art Artists Reside | To support scholarships for three mature, women identifying artists to participate in Ox-Bow's 2025 Longform residency program. | $20,250 |
| Museum of Fine Arts -Houston | In support of the presentation and programming for "Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Within". | $15,000 |
| ArtTable Inc | In support of ArtTable's Summer Fellowship in the Visual Arts Profession program. | $12,000 |
| Surface Design Association | In support of its 2025-2027 Artist in the Residence Program. | $12,000 |
| Aspen Institute | In Support of the 2024 DEAI Leadership Annual Appeal for the AEF Consortium Advancing Next-Gen BIPOC Leaders of the Visual Arts. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Janice Gordon
- Kathleen Mangan
- Ellyn A Sosin
Questions people ask
Does LGT Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does LGT Foundation give?
$670,750 in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $25,125.
Who runs LGT Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Janice Gordon (President), Kathleen Mangan (Exec Dir/Secy) and Ellyn A Sosin (Treasurer).
What does LGT Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.