Edward Lappen Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Cohasset, MA EIN: 81-4445255

Edward Lappen Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Cohasset, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $376K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $14K.

Key facts about Edward Lappen Foundation Inc

EIN: 81-4445255
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $6,350
Grants made (2024): 6
Average grant: $1,058
Median grant: $1,000
Total assets: $376,053
Primary geography: Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Edward Lappen Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Edward Lappen Foundation Inc's 6 itemized 2024 grants were Massachusetts (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants) and Cohasset, MA (2 grants). None of its 6 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How Edward Lappen Foundation Inc gives

Giving fell 49% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 64% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$376K

+7.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$6K

-0.4% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

-0.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward Lappen Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Edward Lappen Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Massachusetts $6K (100%)

Share of all 6 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Massachusetts New Hampshire

Cities

BostonCohassetHullLebanon

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$376,053	$350,369	$375,656
Revenue	$14,588	$-26,468	$4,116
Expenses	$12,137	$10,036	$17,391
Qualifying Distributions	$12,137	$10,036	$17,252
Net Investment Income	$13,533	$10,672	$13,029
Distributable Amount	$18,997	$17,170	$19,256

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 6 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

26 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Cohasset Public Schools ($2,000), Cohasset Center for Coastal ($1,000), EMPath ($1,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Cohasset Public Schools Cohasset, MA	Education	$2,000
Cohasset Center for Coastal Cohasset, MA	Education	$1,000
EMPath Boston, MA	Combat Poverty	$1,000
Artists for Humanity Boston, MA	Serve urban youth	$1,000
Wellspring Multi-Service Hull, MA	Serve community	$1,000
American Legion Auxiliary Department of Massachusetts Boston, MA	Serve community	$350

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Helene Lieb	President/Dir	10	—
Ross Lieb-Lappen	Treasurer/Dir	2	—
Mia Lieb-Lappen Panzer	Clerk/Director	2	—
Stephen Etkind	Director	0.1	—
Michael Panzer	Director	0.1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edward Lappen Foundation Inc?

Edward Lappen Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Cohasset, MA. It holds $376K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Edward Lappen Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, Edward Lappen Foundation Inc holds $376K in total assets with $15K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $6K in 2024.

Where does Edward Lappen Foundation Inc operate?

Edward Lappen Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts, New Hampshire.

What size grants does Edward Lappen Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Edward Lappen Foundation Inc awarded 6 grants totaling $6K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Edward Lappen Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Edward Lappen Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $19K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.