The Herman Liebmann Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Herman Liebmann Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $54,750 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $10,000. 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$54,750
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2,500 the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $48,000 | 19 | $885,479 |
| 2023 | $2,500 | 19 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $54,750 | 19 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
The Herman Liebmann 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 Herman Liebmann Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $51,750 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Lawrence College | Quality/sustainability | $10,000 |
| LBGT Community Center | Quality/sustainability | $8,000 |
| Callen Lorde Health Center | Quality/sustainability | $3,500 |
| Crime Victims Treatment Center | Promote quality/sustainability | $3,500 |
| Mark Morris Dance | Sustainability | $3,500 |
| Claire du Nouy Fund | Charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| St Ann's Warehouse | Quality/sustainability | $3,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | Charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Leslie Lohman Museum | Promote quality/sustainability | $2,500 |
| Visual AIDS Ian Lewandowski Film | Charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| NYC Anti-Violence Program | Promote quality/sustainability | $2,000 |
| Sylvia Rivera Law Project | Promote quality/sustainability | $2,000 |
| Feldenkrais Foundation | Promote quality/sustainability | $1,500 |
| Franklin Furnace | Quality/sustainability | $1,500 |
| Ny Classical Theater | Promote quality/sustainability | $1,500 |
| Spence-Chapin | Sustainability | $1,000 |
| Wnyc | Promote quality/sustainability | $1,000 |
| Story Corps | Promote quality/sustainability | $750 |
| The Nightingale-Bamford School | Promote quality/sustainability | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane Juno Adams
- J Brooks Adams
Questions people ask
Does The Herman Liebmann Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Herman Liebmann Foundation give?
$54,750 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Herman Liebmann Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jane Juno Adams (Treasurer) and J Brooks Adams (President).
What does The Herman Liebmann Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.