The Lamport Foundation
Accepts applications
The Lamport Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $71,175 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$71,175
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$325,748
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2024 was down from $75,525 the year before.
12% 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 | $92,715 | 33 | $456,495 |
| 2023 | $75,525 | 29 | $388,011 |
| 2024 | $71,175 | 26 | $325,748 |
How to apply
| Contact | Anthony M Lamport C/O Bessemer Trust 1271 Ave of the, Americas 42 FL, New York, NY 10020 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 708-9216 |
| What to submit | Requests for grants should be submitted in writing |
What The Lamport Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $45,950 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $23,600 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $900 |
| Maryland | 1 | $250 |
| Maine | 1 | $250 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $125 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | General exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera | General exempt purpose | $16,000 |
| New York Philharmonic | General exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| The Smith Fund | General exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | General exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Harvard Business School Fund | General exempt purpose | $1,000 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation | General exempt purpose | $750 |
| Children's Aid | General exempt purpose | $500 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | General exempt purpose | $500 |
| The MGH Fund | General exempt purpose | $500 |
| Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNS Health) | General exempt purpose | $500 |
| Brunswick Topsham Land Trust | General exempt purpose | $250 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General exempt purpose | $250 |
| Stanley M Isaacs Neighborhood Center Inc | General exempt purpose | $250 |
| The Doc Fund | General exempt purpose | $250 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | General exempt purpose | $250 |
| Thirteen | General exempt purpose | $250 |
| Mother Against Drunk Driving (Madd) | General exempt purpose | $150 |
| National Audobon Society | General exempt purpose | $150 |
| Western Pa Conservancy | General exempt purpose | $125 |
| Adirondack Council | General exempt purpose | $100 |
| Girl Scout Council of Greater New York | General exempt purpose | $100 |
| National Park Foundation | General exempt purpose | $100 |
| Reach Out and Read | General exempt purpose | $100 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General exempt purpose | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Anthony M Lamport
- Cynthia H Lamport
- Aaron M Lamport
- Sumie N Lamport
- Henry CW Laurence
- Sara H Laurence
- Kim Hall
Questions people ask
Does The Lamport Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Lamport Foundation give?
$71,175 in tax year 2024, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs The Lamport Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Anthony M Lamport (President; Treasurer; Trustee), Cynthia H Lamport (Vice President; Secretary; Trustee), Aaron M Lamport (Trustee) and Sumie N Lamport (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The Lamport Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.