Lippes Family Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
Lippes Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $176,606 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $7,583 and the largest $45,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$176,606
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$7,583
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$14,175
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $103,480 the year before.
38% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $155,916 | 25 | $857,872 |
| 2023 | $103,480 | 11 | $663,438 |
| 2024 | $176,606 | 16 | $14,175 |
How to apply
| Contact | Gerald S Lippes 50 Fountain Plaza Suite 1700, Buffalo, NY 14202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (716) 853-5100 |
| What to submit | Written |
What Lippes Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4 | $99,166 |
| New York | 8 | $58,000 |
| Washington | 3 | $16,890 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,550 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Artis Naples | Chartiable | $45,000 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse | Chartiable | $35,000 |
| The Whitney Museum | Chartiable | $20,000 |
| Naples Zoo | Chartiable | $12,500 |
| Camp Korey | Chartiable | $11,090 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation | Chartiable | $10,000 |
| Ub Foundation | Chartiable | $10,000 |
| Buffalo Akg Art Museum | Chartiable | $8,500 |
| Naples Botanical | Chartiable | $6,666 |
| CRFMC | Chartiable | $5,300 |
| Schwarzman Foundation | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Chartiable | $2,550 |
| Moma | Chartiable | $1,500 |
| Temple Beth Zion | Chartiable | $1,500 |
| The Met | Chartiable | $1,500 |
| Seattle Art Museum | Chartiable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gerald S Lippes
- Tracy G Lippes
- Adam S Lippes
- David F Lippes
Questions people ask
Does Lippes Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lippes Family Charitable Foundation give?
$176,606 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $7,583.
Who runs Lippes Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Gerald S Lippes (Chairman), Tracy G Lippes (Vice Pres/Sec), Adam S Lippes (Vice Pres) and David F Lippes (Vice Pres).
What does Lippes Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.