Roy Lichtenstein Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Roy Lichtenstein Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $11.9 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $22,000 and the largest $7.2 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$11.9 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$22,000
- Largest grant$7.2 million
- Assets$93.3 million
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was down from $17.6 million the year before.
69% 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 | $17.6 million | 12 | $115 million |
| 2024 | $11.9 million | 14 | $93.3 million |
How to apply
Roy Lichtenstein 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 Roy Lichtenstein Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to North Carolina. It also paid $1.3 million in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2 | $7.3 million |
| Ohio | 2 | $2.0 million |
| New York | 6 | $1.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $44,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $43,206 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University | Artwork contributed by the foundation to be added to the museum's collection of works by roy lichtenstein. | $7.2 million |
| Columbus Museum of Art | Artwork contributed by the foundation to be added to the museum's collection of works by roy lichtenstein. | $1.9 million |
| Kunstmuseum Basel | Artwork contributed by the foundation to be added to the museum's collection of works by roy lichtenstein. | $1.3 million |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | Artwork contributed by the foundation to be added to the museum's collection of works by roy lichtenstein. | $1.2 million |
| Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University | Cash contributed by the foundation to assist in funding general operations. | $75,000 |
| Spelman College | Cash contributed by the foundation to assist in funding general operations. | $43,206 |
| Aspen Institute | Cash contributed by the foundation to assist in funding general operations. | $26,000 |
| Archives of American Art | Cash contributed by the foundation to assist in funding general operations. | $18,000 |
| Ohio State University | Artwork contributed by the foundation to be added to the museum's collection of works by roy lichtenstein. | $8,320 |
| International Foundation for Art Research | Cash contributed by the foundation to assist in funding general operations. | $2,500 |
| Checkerboard Film Foudation | Cash contributed by the foundation to assist in funding general operations. | $2,500 |
| Morgan Library | Cash contributed by the foundation to assist in funding general operations. | $2,000 |
| Guggenheim Museum | Cash contributed by the foundation to assist in funding general operations. | $2,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | Cash contributed by the foundation to assist in funding general operations. | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- David H Lichtenstein
- Mitchell W Lichtenstein
- William John Cowart
- Steven P Goldglit
- Ruth Fine
- Leslie B Samuels
- Elizabeth Baker
- Maria Morris Hambourg
- Elizabeth Glassman
- John W Smith
- Dorothy Lichtenstein Deceased 2024
Questions people ask
Does Roy Lichtenstein Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Roy Lichtenstein Foundation give?
$11.9 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $22,000.
Who runs Roy Lichtenstein Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David H Lichtenstein (Vice President), Mitchell W Lichtenstein (President), William John Cowart (Executive Director) and Steven P Goldglit (Treasurer) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Roy Lichtenstein Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and international.