David L Lieb Foundation Inc
David L Lieb Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 44 grants totaling $290,764; the listed grant purposes were charitable.
David L Lieb Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: David L Lieb Foundation Inc gave $291K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $290,764
- -0.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,608
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $824
- Total assets
- $4,018,231
- +1.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (10 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to David L Lieb Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Davis Ward-150 E 58Th St 20Fl, New York, NY 10155
Phone: (641) 472-6655
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who David L Lieb Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UJA Federation EFM ($125K). Together the top 10 received $257K.
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 240 grants of 247 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in New York received 52% of grant dollars, those in Iowa received 29%, and those in Florida received 12%. Recipients in Washington, DC, received 4%, and those in Massachusetts received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is David L Lieb Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 44 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $574 repeat.
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+7%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 163% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $260K (2020) to $293K (2023). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $291K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation EFM New York, NY | Charitable | $125,000 |
| Maharishi International University Fairfield, IA | Charitable | $58,768 |
| Ballen Isles Charity Foundation Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Charitable | $20,075 |
| Brahmanda Saraswati Fairfield, IA | Charitable | $14,250 |
| Mount Sinai Icahn New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Insight Through Education Palm Beach Garden, FL | Charitable | $6,294 |
| Maharishi School Farifield, IA | Charitable | $6,229 |
| Transcendental Meditation Palm Beac Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $6,000 |
| David Lynch Foundation New York, NY | Charitable | $5,160 |
| Cancer Research New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,018,231 | $488,054 | $452,027 | $290,764 | 44 | $377,771 | $416,560 | $232,140 |
| 2023 | $3,974,296 | $154,040 | $482,783 | $293,125 | 46 | $399,462 | $81,437 | $227,298 |
| 2022 | $4,284,196 | $516,067 | $472,893 | $289,764 | 52 | $398,547 | $441,727 | $229,678 |
| 2021 | $4,230,389 | $294,106 | $450,683 | $271,904 | 46 | $378,343 | $221,766 | $259,499 |
| 2020 | $4,402,889 | $48,343 | $438,875 | $259,615 | 59 | — | — | $242,644 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, David L Lieb Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $232K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing lists grant purposes as charitable. Grantees describe a range of activities: Maharishi International University says it supports its educational and charitable programs and activities; Insight Through Education says it uses lessons from the Holocaust and genocides to encourage kindness, acceptance, and respect and to oppose antisemitism, hatred, and bigotry; and Fairfield Arts & Convention Center says it connects people with the arts and each other through a performing arts and community events center.
Other 2024 recipients describe work in areas including support for older children in foster care and orphanages (Kidsave International), melanoma research (Melanoma Research Foundation), and care and shelter for homeless animals (Henrico Humane Society).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $290,764. Awards ranged from $100 to $125,000, with a median grant of $824. Its largest listed grants were $125,000 to UJA Federation EFM, $58,768 to Maharishi International University, $20,075 to Ballen Isles Charity Foundation, $14,250 to Brahmanda Saraswati, and $10,000 to Mount Sinai Icahn. Other listed grants included $6,294 to Insight Through Education and $5,160 to the David Lynch Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Barbara Lieb Baumstein as President, Sam Lieb as Vice President, Jeffrey Baumstein as Treasurer, and Toby Lieb as Secretary.
David L Lieb Foundation Inc is led by Barbara Lieb Baumstein, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Lieb Baumstein
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Toby Lieb
Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Jeffrey Baumstein
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sam Lieb
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Barbara Lieb Baumstein (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about David L Lieb Foundation Inc
How much does David L Lieb Foundation Inc give each year?
David L Lieb Foundation Inc gave $291K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $293K across 46 grants.
What is David L Lieb Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
David L Lieb Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $824, and its average grant was $6,608, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from David L Lieb Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does David L Lieb Foundation Inc give grants?
David L Lieb Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Iowa (29%) and Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants), Fairfield, IA (8 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Palm Beach Gardens, FL (3 grants).
Does David L Lieb Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on David L Lieb Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (44 grants).
Who are David L Lieb Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
David L Lieb Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include UJA Federation EFM ($125,000), Maharishi International University ($58,768) and Ballen Isles Charity Foundation ($20,075), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is David L Lieb Foundation Inc?
David L Lieb Foundation Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $378K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $232K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does David L Lieb Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 filing lists grant purposes as charitable. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from David L Lieb Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is David L Lieb Foundation Inc's EIN?
David L Lieb Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6077728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does David L Lieb Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). David L Lieb Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/david-l-lieb-foundation-inc-morg_865f6506f575483d9461fa309b1fc045
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