The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $229,950 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $65,000. 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$229,950
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$65,000
- Assets$3.3 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was up from $198,375 the year before.
5% 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 | $318,000 | 30 | $2.8 million |
| 2023 | $198,375 | 26 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $229,950 | 22 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc 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 Lichtenstein Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $130,480 |
| California | 10 | $59,470 |
| Alabama | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank for NYC | General support | $65,000 |
| The Dalton School | General support | $40,000 |
| Whittier College | General support | $18,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | General support | $15,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | General support | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles Youth Network DBA Youth Emerging Stronger | General support | $13,000 |
| Christian Herald Association Inc DBA the Bowery Mission | General support | $10,000 |
| National Network for Abortion | General support | $10,000 |
| St John's University | General support | $8,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | General support | $7,500 |
| Chirstopher Robin Preschool | General support | $5,000 |
| Chrysalis Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Coro Southern California | General support | $5,000 |
| Food Forward | General support | $5,000 |
| Project Renewal | General support | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General support | $1,680 |
| The Huntington | General support | $500 |
| Norton Simon Museum | General support | $285 |
| American Museum of Natural History | General support | $275 |
| The Morgan Library and Museum | General support | $275 |
| New York Historical Society | General support | $250 |
| Skirball Cultural | General support | $185 |
Officers and trustees
- Marita Lichtenstein
- Samuel Lichtenstein
Questions people ask
Does The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc give?
$229,950 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Marita Lichtenstein (President and Treasurer) and Samuel Lichtenstein (Vice President and Secretary).
What does The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and arts and culture.