The Lucius N Littauer Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Lucius N Littauer Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.2 million in 95 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $260,000. 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$3.2 million
- Number of grants95
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$260,000
- Assets$57.0 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.2 million the year before.
21% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.2 million | 86 | $55.3 million |
| 2024 | $3.2 million | 95 | $57.0 million |
How to apply
The Lucius N Littauer 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 Lucius N Littauer Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 82 | $2.8 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $175,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $85,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $80,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | The lucius n. Littauer foundation fund (1411) | $260,000 |
| Nli USA Inc | Strategic expansion of historical jewish press digitization at the national library of israel | $250,000 |
| Shefa School | Capital campaign | $200,000 |
| Hillel International | The cuny collective: providing support for cuny hillels | $150,000 |
| UJA Federation of Ny | Uja's 2024 annual campaign (general, unrestricted support) | $125,000 |
| Research Foundation of Cuny | 2024-2025 college completion innovation fund award cycle | $100,000 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds Inc | General support for leshem mifalim hinuchiim (58-0657336), which provides pedagogical, financial, and strategic support to haredi yeshiva high schools, along with support for designated yeshivot. | $85,000 |
| Jewish Funders Network | General support for the social venture fund for jewish-arab equality and shared society in israel | $60,000 |
| New York University | Wagner-skirball dual degree program | $60,000 |
| 70 Faces Media | To further donee's exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| Avodah - the Jewish Service Corps | To further donee's exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| Eugenio Mara de Hostos Community College Foundation | The transfer peer mentor program | $50,000 |
| Harvard University Library Judaica Division | The charles berlin legacy judaica fund (fund 560023) | $50,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Society | Core support | $50,000 |
| New York City Outward Bound Schools | To further donee's exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| Fund for the City of New York | General operating support for cara: college access research & action | $50,000 |
| The New York Immigration Coalition Inc | To further donee's exempt purpose. | $50,000 |
| Footsteps | To further donee's exempt purpose. | $40,000 |
| Adamah | To further donee's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Advocates for Children of New York | To further donee's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Albert Einstein School of Medicine | Bronx health opportunities partnership at einstein (bronx hope) 2023 and 2024 summer pathway program for underrepresented minorities in medicine | $25,000 |
| American Friends of the Hebrew University | International center for university teaching of jewish civilization, the hebrew university of jerusalem. General support of the program for teaching jewish studies in the fsu, central and eastern europe | $25,000 |
| American Psychological Foundation | Jewish community mental health program | $25,000 |
| Association for Jewish Studies | To further donee's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Bard College | "innovation and infrastructure - enhancing jewish life on campus" | $25,000 |
| Ben-Gurion University of the Negev | Graduate scholarship in urban planning for negev bedouin students | $25,000 |
| Blue Card Inc | To further donee's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Council of Jewish Emigre Community Organizations | To further donee's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Commonpoint Queens | College access and persistence program | $25,000 |
| Concerts in Motion | Intergenerational music program | $25,000 |
| Dayenu A Jewish Call to Climate Action | Dayenu general operating support | $25,000 |
| Grownyc | To further donee's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Hebrew Free Loan Society | Hfls archival project | $25,000 |
| Jewish Theological Seminary of America | Multifaith clinical pastoral education instruction and internships in service to under-resourced people in new york city | $25,000 |
| Keshet | General operating support for lgbtq+ inclusion and belonging | $25,000 |
| Legal Aid Society | Immigration law unit | $25,000 |
| Legal Outreach Inc | College bound program and summer law institute | $25,000 |
| Lower East Side Tenement Museum | To further donee's exempt purpose. | $25,000 |
| Machon Ora | Stem program | $25,000 |
| Manhattan Theatre Club | 2023-24 lights up! Program | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David Stern
- Charles Berlin
- Peter J Solomon
- Mark A Bilski
- Sarah K Levy
- Teri Horowitz
- Robert D Frost
- Noah B Perlman
- Geula R Solomon
- Jennifer R Cowan
Questions people ask
Does The Lucius N Littauer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lucius N Littauer Foundation Inc give?
$3.2 million in tax year 2024, across 95 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Lucius N Littauer Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists David Stern (Director), Charles Berlin (Director), Peter J Solomon (Director) and Mark A Bilski (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Lucius N Littauer Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.