Lostand Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lostand Foundation is a private foundation in Cold Spring, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $1.6 million in 68 grants; the typical grant was $3,250 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 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$1.6 million
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$3,250
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$16.2 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2023 was down from $2.0 million the year before.
54% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $2.1 million | 52 | $21.3 million |
| 2022 | $2.0 million | 57 | $17.5 million |
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 68 | $16.2 million |
How to apply
Lostand 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.
What Lostand Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York. It also paid $62,299 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 53 | $1.4 million |
| Connecticut | 4 | $71,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $6,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $4,750 |
| California | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Garrison Institute | General support | $1.0 million |
| Garrison Institute International | General support | $62,299 |
| Yale University | General support | $60,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $50,000 |
| Prosocial World | General support | $50,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General support | $31,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music | General support | $25,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners | General support | $25,000 |
| Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival | General support | $25,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hosp | General support | $25,000 |
| Scenic Hudson Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Dia Center for the Arts | General support | $20,000 |
| Manhattanville College | General support | $20,000 |
| Tibet Fund | General support | $20,000 |
| Vinceremos Riding Center Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Capital Institute | General support | $10,000 |
| Ecological Citizen's Project Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Magazzino Italian Art Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| New York Public Library for Performing Arts | General support | $10,000 |
| Original Music Workshop Inc | General support | $7,500 |
| Village Community School | General support | $7,000 |
| Lincoln Center Patron | General support | $6,000 |
| Asian Cultural Council | General support | $5,000 |
| Chashama | General support | $5,000 |
| Hudson Highlands Land Trust | General support | $5,000 |
| Karuna-Shechen USA | General support | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | General support | $5,000 |
| Mustique Charitable Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Open Space Institute Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Seed Artists Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture | General support | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $4,000 |
| Glyndebourne America Inc | General support | $3,500 |
| Manhattan Star Academy | General support | $3,000 |
| Buddhist Digital Resource Center | General support | $2,500 |
| Clarion Music Society Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Heaf | General support | $2,500 |
| Manitoga Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| New York-New Jersey Trail Conference | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Diana C Rose
- Jonathan F P Rose
- Ariel Flores
- Rachel Rose
- Vivian Weixeldorfer
Questions people ask
Does Lostand Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lostand Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2023, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $3,250.
Who runs Lostand Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Diana C Rose (President), Jonathan F P Rose (Vice President/Treasurer), Ariel Flores (Vice President) and Rachel Rose (Vice President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lostand Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.