Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living
Accepts applications
Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living is a private foundation in Orange Village, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $32,500 and the largest $750,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.0 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$32,500
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$15.7 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.5 million the year before.
14% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 55 | $19.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 50 | $15.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Infolippmankanferorg 23 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (330) 255-6200 |
| What to submit | Organizations may submit an informal introductory email to info@lippmankanfer.org |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 10 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 14 | $821,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $225,000 |
| California | 6 | $165,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $145,000 |
| Illinois | 3 | $105,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $100,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $80,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable | Contribution to donor-advised fund | $750,000 |
| A More Perfect Union | General | $225,000 |
| Brooklyn Org | General | $200,000 |
| Judaism Unbound | General | $125,000 |
| Honeymoon Israel | General | $100,000 |
| Shalom Hartman Institute of NA | General | $100,000 |
| Mechon Hadar | General | $68,000 |
| At the Well | General | $50,000 |
| Ayin Press | General | $50,000 |
| Beloved | General | $50,000 |
| Civic Spirit | General | $50,000 |
| Dayenu | General | $50,000 |
| Hillel | General | $50,000 |
| Jewish Federation of North America - Jedi | General | $50,000 |
| Jewish Studio Project | General | $50,000 |
| Lab Shul | General | $50,000 |
| Leading Edge | General | $50,000 |
| One America Movement | General | $50,000 |
| One Table | General | $50,000 |
| Or Halev | General | $50,000 |
| Pardes | General | $50,000 |
| Shalom Center | General | $50,000 |
| Svara | General | $50,000 |
| Laba | General | $48,000 |
| The Kirva Institute | General | $35,000 |
| Beit Torahtah | General | $30,000 |
| Jewish Enrichment Center | General | $30,000 |
| Mayyim Hayyim | General | $30,000 |
| Resetting the Table | General | $30,000 |
| Witness Institute | General | $30,000 |
| American Jewish University | General | $25,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | General | $25,000 |
| Ammud | General | $25,000 |
| Atra | General | $25,000 |
| Bend the Arc | General | $25,000 |
| Gashmius | General | $25,000 |
| Kavod V'nichum | General | $25,000 |
| Palto Alto JCC | General | $25,000 |
| Temple of the Stranger | General | $25,000 |
| #Daf Reactions | General | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Joseph Kanfer
- Marcella Kanfer Rolnick
- Joshua Rolnick
- Mamie Kanfer Stewart
Questions people ask
Does Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $32,500.
Who runs Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living?
Its 2024 filing lists Joseph Kanfer (Director), Marcella Kanfer Rolnick (Director), Joshua Rolnick (Director) and Mamie Kanfer Stewart (Director/Chair).
What does Lippman Kanfer Foundation for Living fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.