Lily Auchincloss Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lily Auchincloss Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.3 million in 168 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$4.3 million
- Number of grants168
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$65.6 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.5 million the year before.
44% 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 | $4.5 million | 149 | $62.5 million |
| 2024 | $4.3 million | 168 | $65.6 million |
How to apply
Lily Auchincloss Foundation 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 Lily Auchincloss Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 165 | $4.3 million |
| New Jersey | 1 | $30,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fountain House | General purpose | $1.0 million |
| New York Community Trust | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Riverkeeper | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen | General purpose | $40,000 |
| Center for Family Representation | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Sunnyside Community Services | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Red Hook Initiative | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Part of the Solution | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Casa-Nyc | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Queens Botanical Garden | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical G | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Tri-State Transportation Campaign | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Studio in A School | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Queens Museum of Art | General purpose | $30,000 |
| La Mama Experimental Theatre Club | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Bronx Museum of the Arts | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Brooklyn Community Housing and Services | General purpose | $30,000 |
| Paws Ny | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Children's Storefront | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Northside Center for Child Development | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Northern Manhattan Improvement Corp | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Jacob Riis Neighborhood Settlement House | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Broadway Community | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Housing Plus | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Youth Justice Network | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Advocates for Children | General purpose | $25,000 |
| South Bronx United | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Hope Program | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Hot Bread Kitchen | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Hour Children | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Surveillance Technology Oversight Project | General purpose | $25,000 |
| We Staynos Quedamos | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Encore Community Services | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Guardians of Flushing Bay | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Billion Oyster Project | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Environmental Advocates of New York | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Freshkills Park Alliance | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Grownyc | General purpose | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alexandra Herzan
- Paul K Herzan
- Lee Auchincloss Link
- Janet Levoff
- Lynne Harlow
- Ingrid Dyott
Questions people ask
Does Lily Auchincloss Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lily Auchincloss Foundation Inc give?
$4.3 million in tax year 2024, across 168 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Lily Auchincloss Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Alexandra Herzan (Director, Pres & Treasurer), Paul K Herzan (Director, VP & Treasurer), Lee Auchincloss Link (Director) and Janet Levoff (Director, Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Lily Auchincloss Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, environment and conservation and youth programs.