MD Lieberman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
MD Lieberman Foundation is a private foundation in Coopersburg, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $851,000 in 46 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $357,000. 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$851,000
- Number of grants46
- Typical grant$3,750
- Largest grant$357,000
- Assets$18.2 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $601,375 the year before.
9% 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 | $601,375 | 48 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $851,000 | 46 | $18.2 million |
How to apply
MD 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 MD Lieberman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 29 | $727,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $81,000 |
| Colorado | 6 | $28,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $1,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $1,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Thomas More School | General charitable purpose | $357,000 |
| Allentown Central Catholic High School | General charitable purpose | $127,000 |
| St John Vianney | General charitable purpose | $61,000 |
| Blair Academy | General charitable purpose | $57,000 |
| Lehigh University | General charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Villanova University | General charitable purpose | $36,000 |
| The Allentown Parknership | General charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Blair in Kenya | General charitable purpose | $19,000 |
| Telluride Volunteer Fire | General charitable purpose | $12,000 |
| LV Wrestling Club Regional Training | General charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Sixth Street Shelter | General charitable purpose | $7,000 |
| St Ann School | General charitable purpose | $7,000 |
| Concern | General charitable purpose | $7,000 |
| St Thomas More Church | General charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Desales University | General charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| Delbarton School | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Food Bank | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Cay Galgon Life House | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| St Lukes Hospital | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Telluride Foundation | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Allentown Diocese (Baa 2022) | General charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Telluride Arts | General charitable purpose | $4,000 |
| Traverse City Hs Wrestling | General charitable purpose | $3,500 |
| USA Wresting | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Saint Lukes Hospital (MLS) | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Mercy Special Learning Center | General charitable purpose | $3,000 |
| Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Hillside School | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| St Patrick's Church | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| First Church of Christ Scientist | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Western Salisbury Fire Department | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Wildlands Conservancy | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Telluride Medical Center Foundation | General charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General charitable purpose | $1,500 |
| Swain School | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Caring for Cambdoia | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Miller Keystone Blood Center | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | General charitable purpose | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark T Lieberman
- Deborah S Lieberman
- Maria Lieberman-Smalley
- Nicholas Lieberman
- Sarah Lieberman
- Kevin Lieberman
- G Thomas Hutchinson
Questions people ask
Does MD Lieberman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does MD Lieberman Foundation give?
$851,000 in tax year 2024, across 46 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.
Who runs MD Lieberman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark T Lieberman (Trustee), Deborah S Lieberman (Trustee), Maria Lieberman-Smalley (Co-Trustee) and Nicholas Lieberman (Co-Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does MD Lieberman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.