The Lucille Lortel Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Lucille Lortel Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.0 million in 85 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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$4.0 million
- Number of grants85
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$3.5 million
- Assets$26.9 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
6% 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 | $9.3 million | 86 | $28.6 million |
| 2023 | $2.8 million | 86 | $29.6 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 85 | $26.9 million |
How to apply
The Lucille Lortel 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Lucille Lortel Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 78 | $3.9 million |
| Connecticut | 6 | $85,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lucille Lortel Theatre Foundation | Support operations & lortel awards | $3.5 million |
| Eugene O'Neill Theatre | Unrestrictedcharitable purposes | $60,000 |
| Senior Musicians Association | Senior musicians concert | $56,000 |
| Westport Country Playhouse | White barn program | $25,000 |
| Bard College | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Goodspeed Opera House Foundation | Michael price endowment fund | $15,000 |
| Graduate Center Foundation | Prelude 2021 | $15,000 |
| Hartford Stage Company | New play development program | $15,000 |
| Long Wharf Theatre | New play development program | $15,000 |
| New York Stage and Film | Now program | $10,000 |
| Vera Institute of Justice | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Yale Repertory Theatre | Binger center for new theatre | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Diversity in the Art | White barn program | $10,000 |
| Classical Theatre of Harlem Inc | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| The Flea Theater | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Ma-Yi Filipino Theatre Ensemble Inc | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| National Asian American Theatre Com | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| National Black Theatre Workshop | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Pan Asian Repertory Theatre | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Pregones Puerto Rican Traveling the | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Soho Repertory Theatre Inc | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Spanish Theatre Repertory Company L | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Theatreworks USA Corporation | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Womens Project Productions Inc | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Primary Stages Company | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Atlantic Theater Company | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Billie Holiday Theatre Incorporated | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Clubbed Thumb | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| CSC Repertory LTD | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Ensemble Studio Theatre Inc | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Harlem Stage Inc | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Hip-Hop Theater Festival Inc | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| International Arts Relations Inc | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Irish Repertory Theatre Inc | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Manhattan Class Company Inc | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Mint Theater Company | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| New York Theatre Workshop Inc | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Page Seventy-Three Productions Inc | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Playwrights Preview Production LTD | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Rattlestick Productions Inc | Unrestricted charitable purposes | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Hecht
- Matthew Clarke
- IRA Gilbert
- George Forbes
Questions people ask
Does The Lucille Lortel Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lucille Lortel Foundation Inc give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2024, across 85 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Lucille Lortel Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael Hecht (President), Matthew Clarke (Treasurer), IRA Gilbert (Secretary) and George Forbes (Vice President).
What does The Lucille Lortel Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.