Judy and Noah Liff Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Judy and Noah Liff Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $151,590 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 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$151,590
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2025 was down from $182,750 the year before.
89% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $152,700 | 19 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $182,750 | 8 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $151,590 | 26 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Judy and Noah Liff 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 Judy and Noah Liff Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 17 | $136,590 |
| Maine | 4 | $7,500 |
| New York | 2 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Frist Center for Visual Arts | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $50,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $40,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Nashville | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $16,040 |
| Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Maine Public | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Nashville Public Media Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Nashville Public Radio | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Nashville PBS | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Vanderbilt Hillel | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $3,000 |
| The Art Students League | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| The Jewish Museum | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,500 |
| Nashville Opera | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $2,000 |
| Alive Hospice | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Bhutan Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Hood Museum of Art Dartmouth | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Leadership Nashville | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| St George Fire & Rescue | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| The Temple | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $1,000 |
| Adas Yoshuron Synagogue | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Legal Aid Society of Middel TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Yiddish Book Center | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500 |
| Forwardtn | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $300 |
| The Legion Fund | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Judy Liff
- Joseph N Barker
- Paul Sternberg
Questions people ask
Does Judy and Noah Liff Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Judy and Noah Liff Foundation give?
$151,590 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Judy and Noah Liff Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Judy Liff (Trustee), Joseph N Barker (Trustee) and Paul Sternberg (Trustee).
What does Judy and Noah Liff Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and health.