Lipstein Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lipstein Family Foundation is a private foundation in Malvern, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $227,100 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $45,000. 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$227,100
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2025 was up from $204,750 the year before.
39% 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 | $209,985 | 9 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $204,750 | 9 | $3.7 million |
| 2025 | $227,100 | 14 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Lipstein Family 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.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 8 | $89,100 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $70,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $48,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education | General grant | $45,000 |
| Various Organizations | General charitable pledges to various organizations | $34,100 |
| Mamatoto Village | Capital debt retirement | $33,000 |
| The Patriot Fund | General grant | $25,000 |
| Institute for Justice | General grant | $20,000 |
| Founding Forward | General grants | $15,000 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy | General grant | $10,000 |
| Chester County Hospital | Annual giving pledge | $10,000 |
| The Wardrobe | General grant | $10,000 |
| Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia | General grant | $5,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank | General grant | $5,000 |
| Individual | General grant | $5,000 |
| Greater Philadelphia YMCA | General grant | $5,000 |
| National Public Radio | General grant | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sanford Lipstein
- Gail Lipstein
- Loree Lipstein
- Brian Lipstein
- Julie Lipstein
Questions people ask
Does Lipstein Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lipstein Family Foundation give?
$227,100 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lipstein Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sanford Lipstein (President), Gail Lipstein (Vice President), Loree Lipstein (Director) and Brian Lipstein (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.