Sharon & Lewis Korman Foundation
Accepts applications
Sharon & Lewis Korman Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $79,500 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$79,500
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$241,989
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was down from $96,775 the year before.
35% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $53,000 | 24 | $218,365 |
| 2024 | $96,775 | 26 | $209,782 |
| 2025 | $79,500 | 23 | $241,989 |
How to apply
| Contact | Lewis J or Sharon G Korman 911 Park Avenue 13A, New York, NY 10075-0337 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 549-0139 |
| What to submit | In writing |
What Sharon & Lewis Korman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $71,500 |
| Missouri | 1 | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University | For operations | $25,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | For operations | $10,000 |
| New York Public Library | For operations | $6,500 |
| Museum of Modern Art | For operations | $5,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | For operations | $2,500 |
| St Andrews Fund | For operations | $2,500 |
| Family Legal Care Foundation | For operations | $2,500 |
| National Academy of Design | For operations | $2,500 |
| City Harvest | For operationsfor operations | $2,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels | For operations | $2,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | For operations | $2,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | For operations | $2,000 |
| Skin Cancer Foundation | For operations | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | For operations | $2,000 |
| Feed the Children | For operations | $2,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | For operations | $1,500 |
| 122 East 66th Street Foundation | For operations | $1,500 |
| Guggenheim Museum | For operations | $1,250 |
| Solomon Guggenheim Foundation | For operations | $1,250 |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center | For operations | $1,000 |
| American Cancer Society | For operations | $1,000 |
| Carnegie Hall Corporation | For operations | $1,000 |
| The Elisabeth Morrow School | For operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lewis J Korman
- Sharon G Korman
Questions people ask
Does Sharon & Lewis Korman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Sharon & Lewis Korman Foundation give?
$79,500 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Sharon & Lewis Korman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lewis J Korman (Trustee) and Sharon G Korman (Trustee).
What does Sharon & Lewis Korman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.