The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation
Accepts applications
The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation is a private foundation in Wantagh, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 161 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $70,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.2 million
- Number of grants161
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$45.4 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
64% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.2 million | 115 | $45.8 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 161 | $45.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert Brull 3200 Sunrise Highway, Wantagh, NY 11793 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (516) 221-4048, rbrull@marilynlichtmanfoundation.org |
| What to submit | 990/IRS 501C3 letter/audited financial statements/promotional information |
| Deadlines | By the 15th of every month |
| Restrictions | Community organizations, first responders, animal causes, environmental causes |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 123 | $1.8 million |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $90,000 |
| California | 8 | $53,000 |
| Colorado | 6 | $49,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $41,520 |
| Arizona | 3 | $39,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $26,820 |
| Indiana | 1 | $20,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Doylestown Health Foundation | General charity | $70,000 |
| St Mary's Hospital for Children | General charity | $60,000 |
| North Shore Animal League | General charity | $56,300 |
| Lifespan of Greater Rochester | General charity | $50,000 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | General charity | $50,000 |
| Saint Charles Hospital Foundation | General charity | $50,000 |
| Warrior Salute Veteran Services Inc | General charity | $50,000 |
| Long Beach Soup Kitchen | General charity | $45,000 |
| East End Disability Associates Inc | General charity | $40,926 |
| Mercy Medical Center Foundation | General charity | $40,000 |
| Family Promise of Greater Rochester | General charity | $35,000 |
| Jerry Ambrose Veterans Council | General charity | $35,000 |
| The Center for Youth Services Inc | General charity | $35,000 |
| Arc Glow | General charity | $30,000 |
| Island Harvest LTD | General charity | $30,000 |
| Long Beach Soup Kitchen | General charity | $30,000 |
| Catholic Health Services of Long Island | General charity | $29,000 |
| Sibs Place | General charity | $25,250 |
| Alzheimers Foundation of America | General charity | $25,000 |
| Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester | General charity | $25,000 |
| CP Rochester | General charity | $25,000 |
| Equicenter Inc | General charity | $25,000 |
| Fdny Foundation Inc | General charity | $25,000 |
| Feedmore Western New York Inc | General charity | $25,000 |
| Long Island Alzheimers & Dementia Ctr | General charity | $25,000 |
| Long Island Cares Inc | General charity | $25,000 |
| Mary Cariola Childrens Center | General charity | $25,000 |
| New York City Police Foundation | General charity | $25,000 |
| Nursing Sisters Home Care Inc | General charity | $25,000 |
| Rochester Rotary Charitable Trusts Inc | General charity | $25,000 |
| St Francis Hospital Foundation | General charity | $25,000 |
| St Josephs Hospital | General charity | $25,000 |
| St Catherine of Siena Hospital Fdn | General charity | $25,000 |
| The Arc of Monroe | General charity | $25,000 |
| America's Vet Dogs - the the Vets K-9 | General charity | $20,000 |
| Cancer Action Inc | General charity | $20,000 |
| Family Promise of Ontario County | General charity | $20,000 |
| Hamptons Community Outreach | General charity | $20,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Metro of New York | General charity | $20,000 |
| Mercy Flight Central | General charity | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Brull
- Anthony Abbate Cpa
- Richard Yarmel Esq
Questions people ask
Does The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: By the 15th of every month.
How much does The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 161 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Brull (President), Anthony Abbate Cpa (Vice President/Treasurer) and Richard Yarmel Esq (Secretary).
What does The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and animals.