The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $16.6 million in 70 grants; the typical grant was $122,500 and the largest $3.5 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$16.6 million
- Number of grants70
- Typical grant$122,500
- Largest grant$3.5 million
- Assets$29.8 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $18.1 million the year before.
17% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $15.0 million | 72 | $33.4 million |
| 2023 | $18.1 million | 141 | $32.8 million |
| 2024 | $16.6 million | 70 | $29.8 million |
How to apply
The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable 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 The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 33 | $11.0 million |
| California | 16 | $2.3 million |
| Colorado | 1 | $800,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $660,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $550,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $415,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $250,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $175,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $150,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $125,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc | General operating support | $3.5 million |
| Co-Impact Philanthropic Funds Inc | General operating support | $3.0 million |
| Student Leadership Network | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Vital Voices Global Partnership | General operating support | $800,000 |
| Myriad USA | General operating support | $675,000 |
| Conservation International Foundation | General operating support | $500,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | General operating support | $450,000 |
| Pratham USA | General operating support | $415,000 |
| Business for Social Responsibility | General operating support | $276,400 |
| Earth Echo International Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Greenwave Organization Corp | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Terreform One Corp | General operating support | $250,000 |
| The Ghetto Film School | General operating support | $250,000 |
| The Trevor Project Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| United Nations Foundation Inc | General operating support | $250,000 |
| Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Girls Leadership Institute | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Los Angeles LGBT Center | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Room to Read | General operating support | $200,000 |
| She's the First | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Victoria Project Inc | General operating support | $200,000 |
| American Red Cross | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Cornell University | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Elton John AIDS Foundation | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Fresh Air Fund | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Kailash Satyarthi Children's Foundation of America | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Spelman College | General operating support | $150,000 |
| The Asia Foundation | General operating support | $150,000 |
| The Resource Foundation | General operating support | $150,000 |
| The Solutions Project | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Weill Medical College of Cornell University | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Camfed USA Foundation | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General operating support | $125,000 |
| One Tree Planted | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General operating support | $125,000 |
| Tides Foundation | General operating support | $120,000 |
| California Fire Foundation | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Hetrick-Martin Institute Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| NAACP Empowerment Programs Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| The It Gets Better Project | General operating support | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William P Lauder
- Fabrizio Freda
- Anthony Thompson
- Nancy Mahon
- Tracey Travis
- Sara Moss
- Meridith Webster
- Jane Lauder
- Jane Hertzmark Hudis
- Marilu Marshall
- Kathleen Sebelius
- Jordan Roth
- Pat Fili-Krushel
- Dr Marsha Gordon
- Deborah Landesman
Questions people ask
Does The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation give?
$16.6 million in tax year 2024, across 70 grants, with a typical grant of $122,500.
Who runs The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William P Lauder (Director and Chairman of the Board), Fabrizio Freda (Director and President (Until 12/5/24)), Anthony Thompson (Director and Treasurer) and Nancy Mahon (Director (Non-Voting) and Exec Dir.) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.