Louis & Lini Lipton Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Louis & Lini Lipton Foundation is a private foundation in Charlottesville, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $500,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $500,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$500,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$500,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$8.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $400,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 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 | $300,000 | 1 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $400,000 | 1 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $500,000 | 1 | $8.3 million |
How to apply
Louis & Lini Lipton 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
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $500,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Charitable | Lipton family charitable fund | $500,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jacob Lipton
- Jonah Lipton
- Diana Lipton
Questions people ask
Does Louis & Lini Lipton Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis & Lini Lipton Foundation give?
$500,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $500,000.
Who runs Louis & Lini Lipton Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jacob Lipton (President, Treasurer), Jonah Lipton (Vice President) and Diana Lipton (Director).