Lum Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lum Foundation is a private foundation in Harrison, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $425,000. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$425,000
- Assets$28.5 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.5 million the year before.
100% 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 | $2.5 million | 6 | $26.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 9 | $28.5 million |
How to apply
Lum 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 2 | $675,000 |
| California | 2 | $350,000 |
| New York | 1 | $250,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $250,000 |
| Alabama | 1 | $200,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Moral Compass Federation | General program support | $425,000 |
| Arc Research Institute | General program support | $250,000 |
| Institute for Justice | General program support | $250,000 |
| Per Scholas Inc | General program support | $250,000 |
| Seattle Foundation | General program support | $250,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General program support | $200,000 |
| Camfed USA Foundation | General program support | $100,000 |
| Famm Foundation | General program support | $100,000 |
| The Roots of Progress | General program support | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert A Granieri
- Sarah Groothuis
Questions people ask
Does Lum Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lum Foundation give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs Lum Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert A Granieri (President/Director) and Sarah Groothuis (Secretary).