The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.8 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $1.5 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$3.8 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$36.0 million
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $8.4 million | 45 | $33.0 million |
| 2023 | $4.6 million | 42 | $36.8 million |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 39 | $36.0 million |
How to apply
The Ralph Lauren Corporate 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 Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 21 | $1.9 million |
| California | 4 | $1.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $312,541 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $109,325 |
| Texas | 1 | $63,012 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $50,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $40,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Charity | $1.5 million |
| University of Southern California | Charity | $1.0 million |
| The Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center | Charity | $263,741 |
| Digdeep Right to Water Project | Charity | $100,000 |
| Hetrick-Martin Institute | Charity | $75,000 |
| Yourcause | Charity | $63,012 |
| Soil Health Institute | Charity | $59,325 |
| American Red Cross | Charity | $50,000 |
| Avera McKennan Hospital | Charity | $50,000 |
| Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital | Charity | $50,000 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food Pantry | Charity | $50,000 |
| United Negro College Fund - Uncf | Charity | $48,800 |
| Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship | Charity | $44,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundataion | Charity | $35,000 |
| Boston Medical Center | Charity | $25,000 |
| Elton John AIDS Foundation | Charity | $25,000 |
| Friends of Hudson River Park Inc | Charity | $25,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Charity | $25,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Charity | $25,000 |
| MLK Health & Wellness Community Development Corporation | Charity | $25,000 |
| University of Chicago Cancer Research Foundation | Charity | $25,000 |
| Foundation for AIDS Research | Charity | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Charity | $20,000 |
| City Parks Foundation | Charity | $20,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey | Charity | $20,000 |
| Free Arts Abused Children NYC | Charity | $15,000 |
| Gay Men's Health Crisis | Charity | $15,000 |
| Ny Common Pantry | Charity | $15,000 |
| Project Sunshine | Charity | $15,000 |
| AIDS Walk NYC | Charity | $12,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health | Charity | $10,444 |
| God's Love We Deliver | Charity | $10,000 |
| Hackensack Riverkeeper Inc | Charity | $10,000 |
| Nutley Family Services | Charity | $10,000 |
| Only Make Believe | Charity | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of New York Inc | Charity | $10,000 |
| The Ellen Hermanson Foundation | Charity | $10,000 |
| Citizens Committee for NYC | Charity | $7,500 |
| Dream Yard Project | Charity | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Andreea Stan
- Avery S Fischer
- Craig L Smith
- Jane Nielsen
- David Lauren
- Patrice Louvet
- Ralph Lauren
- Robert Alexander
- Roseann Lynch
- Laura Twomey
Questions people ask
Does The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Andreea Stan (Assistant Secretary), Avery S Fischer (Secretary), Craig L Smith (Director) and Jane Nielsen (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and food and hunger.