Albert B Glickman Family Foundation
The Albert B Glickman Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Maine. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas that include religion, arts, mental health and medical research, environmental issues, and peace and human rights.
Albert B Glickman Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Albert B Glickman Family Foundation gave $2.4M across 97 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state Maine. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,440,220
- -23.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 97
- -1.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,157
- -22.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $19,251,151
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maine (40% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Albert B Glickman Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 144 Fore Street Suite 1, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 956-6020
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Albert B Glickman Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Michael J Fox Foundation ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
324 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 278 grants of 324 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Maine received 40% of grant dollars, recipients in New York received 34%, and recipients in California, New Jersey, and Massachusetts received 8%, 6%, and 6%, respectively.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 97 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Albert B Glickman Family Foundation gives
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 222% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2020) to $3.2M (2023). In 2024 it made 97 grants totaling $2.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | Mental Health and Medical Research | $250,000 |
| American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee New York, NY | Religious | $200,000 |
| Portland Museum of Art Portland, ME | ARTS | $200,000 |
| American Friendsleket Israel Teaneck, NJ | Religious | $150,000 |
| Arava Institute Newton Centre, MA | Religious | $130,000 |
| Friends of Impj Beverly Hills, CA | Religious | $95,000 |
| Hebrew Union College New York, NY | Religious | $80,000 |
| Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine Portland, ME | Religious | $80,000 |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness - Maine Hallowell, ME | Mental Health and Medical Research | $75,000 |
| Cool Effect Inc Kentfield, CA | Environmental | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,251,151 | $1,600,919 | $2,843,399 | $2,440,220 | 97 | $2,478,211 | $1,552,043 | $1,118,262 |
| 2023 | $20,493,631 | $1,355,067 | $3,742,711 | $3,196,900 | 98 | $3,219,599 | $1,127,887 | $1,179,328 |
| 2022 | $22,878,647 | $1,296,676 | $2,945,945 | $2,386,800 | 62 | $2,392,034 | $910,352 | $1,242,451 |
| 2021 | $24,178,943 | $2,653,258 | $3,576,466 | $2,716,253 | 66 | $2,721,221 | $1,841,853 | $1,335,499 |
| 2020 | $24,369,312 | $6,438,708 | $2,319,186 | $1,722,179 | 1 | — | $4,686,264 | $1,322,772 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Albert B Glickman Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.1M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in several fields. For example, the Portland Museum of Art describes its mission as creating an inclusive space that champions open expression and makes art accessible to all. The Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine says it coordinates and supports Jewish philanthropic, educational, and communal activities. Cool Effect says it brings people together to support carbon-emission reduction projects, while the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project says it helps low-income immigrants improve their legal status and works for more just and humane laws and policies.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 97 grants totaling $2,440,220. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $250,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among its larger 2024 grants were $250,000 to the Michael J Fox Foundation for mental health and medical research; $200,000 each to the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee for religious purposes and the Portland Museum of Art for arts; and $150,000 to American Friendslek(et) Israel for religious purposes. Other reported grants included $80,000 to the Jewish Community Alliance of Southern Maine, $60,000 to Cool Effect for environmental purposes, and $50,000 to the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project for peace and human rights.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Judith Glickman Lauder as president and director. Jeffrey L. Glickman, Tigraw Glickman, David P. Glickman, and Brenner J. Glickman are listed as vice presidents and directors. Michael Ouellette is listed as secretary, and Nicholas Paquette as treasurer.
Albert B Glickman Family Foundation is led by Judith Glickman Lauder, President & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Judith Glickman Lauder
President & Director
President & Secretary → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenner J. Glickman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David P. Glickman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey L. Glickman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tigraw Glickman
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ouellette
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Paquette
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Glen Cummings (2022–2023) — Secretary & CFO
- Former: E. Clark Copelin (2021–2022) — Secretary & CFO
- Former: Denny Jacobus (2021) — Secretary & CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Albert B Glickman Family Foundation
How much does Albert B Glickman Family Foundation give each year?
Albert B Glickman Family Foundation gave $2.4M across 97 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.2M across 98 grants.
What is Albert B Glickman Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Albert B Glickman Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $25,157, across 97 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Albert B Glickman Family Foundation give grants?
Albert B Glickman Family Foundation's top state is Maine, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (34%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (22 grants), Portland, ME (20 grants), Philadelphia, PA (5 grants) and Sarasota, FL (4 grants).
Does Albert B Glickman Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 97 grants with a stated purpose on Albert B Glickman Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Other" (30 grants), "Religious" (20 grants) and "Environmental" (16 grants).
Who are Albert B Glickman Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Albert B Glickman Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Michael J Fox Foundation ($250,000), American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee ($200,000) and Portland Museum of Art ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Albert B Glickman Family Foundation?
Albert B Glickman Family Foundation reported $19.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Albert B Glickman Family Foundation fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in several fields. For example, the Portland Museum of Art describes its mission as creating an inclusive space that champions open expression and makes art accessible to all. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Albert B Glickman Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Albert B Glickman Family Foundation's EIN?
Albert B Glickman Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4423553. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Albert B Glickman Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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