Harry A Lieberman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harry A Lieberman Foundation is a private foundation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $137,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$137,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $132,000 the year before.
16% 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 | $115,800 | 23 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $132,000 | 23 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $137,000 | 19 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
Harry A Lieberman 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 Harry A Lieberman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $67,000 |
| New York | 4 | $40,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 2 | $4,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $4,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lankenau Medical Center Foundation | Medical | $50,000 |
| Hereditary Disease Foundation | Medical | $30,000 |
| Temple University | Education | $9,000 |
| Feeding America | Social | $7,000 |
| Raices | Social | $5,000 |
| PBS News Hour | Social | $5,000 |
| Maccabi USA | Social | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Medical | $5,000 |
| World Resource Institute | Social | $3,000 |
| Waterorg | Social | $3,000 |
| International Medical Corps | Social | $3,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Social | $3,000 |
| Smile Train | Social | $2,000 |
| Central Pa Food Bank | Social | $2,000 |
| University of Vermont Hillel | Social | $1,000 |
| Touch of Heart Foundation | Social | $1,000 |
| The Trevor Project | Social | $1,000 |
| J Street | Social | $1,000 |
| American Rescue League of Berks County | Social | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Deborah Fine
Questions people ask
Does Harry A Lieberman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harry A Lieberman Foundation give?
$137,000 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Harry A Lieberman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Deborah Fine (Trustee).
What does Harry A Lieberman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and food and hunger.