The Lynne Waxman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lynne Waxman Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $428,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$428,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$7.3 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $430,500 the year before.
19% of its 2025 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 | $440,500 | 20 | $6.6 million |
| 2024 | $430,500 | 19 | $7.0 million |
| 2025 | $428,000 | 21 | $7.3 million |
How to apply
The Lynne Waxman 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 Lynne Waxman Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $428,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City Harvest | Food pantry to communities in new york city | $60,000 |
| Friends of the High Line | Public park program, maintained and operated | $50,000 |
| Hot Bread Kitchen | Job skills program through career in food | $50,000 |
| The Skin Cancer Foundation | Skin cancer research | $30,000 |
| Baruch College | Education services | $25,000 |
| Chofetz Chaim Heritage Foundation | Organization and promotion of educational materials on judaism's laws and philosophies | $25,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement | Social service agency in the lower east side | $25,000 |
| New Victory Theater | Arts | $25,000 |
| The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation | Preserve the architectural heritage and cultural history of greenwich village | $25,000 |
| Chai Lifeline | International children's health support network | $20,000 |
| Yad Vashem | Private foundation | $20,000 |
| Friends of United Hatzalah | Largest independent, fully-volunteer emergency medical service organization | $18,000 |
| Merchants House Museum | Historic house museum in greenwich village/soho/noho neighborhoods | $15,000 |
| Hatzolah Ny | Ambulatory services unrestricted use of recipient | $10,000 |
| 92 Street Y | Community center | $5,000 |
| Good Old Lower East Side | Neighborhood housing and preservation organization dedicated to tenants rights | $5,000 |
| Art Omi | Integration of art and nature | $5,000 |
| Yad Avraham Institute | Education | $5,000 |
| Alzheimer Drug Discovery Foundation | Alzheimer research | $5,000 |
| Our Place Ny | Counseling and guiding of troubled youth in their return to mainstream society | $3,500 |
| RCCS | Provides an array of services to cancer patients and their families | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandy A Klein
- Jessica Davis
Questions people ask
Does The Lynne Waxman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lynne Waxman Foundation give?
$428,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Lynne Waxman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sandy A Klein (Trustee) and Jessica Davis (Trustee).
What does The Lynne Waxman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, arts and culture and health.