Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation
The Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Beverly Hills, California. Its 2025 filings report grants to organizations including colleges and universities, arts and cultural institutions, and Jewish organizations.
Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation gave $3.5M across 58 grants in 2025 (avg $61K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,523,425
- +6.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 58
- +31.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $60,749
- -19.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,250
- Total assets
- $6,115,807
- +16.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (19 of 58, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It lists Lisa or Robyn Field as contacts, requires no special form, and reports no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Lisa Or Robyn Field
Mailing address: 433 North Camden Dr Suite 820, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: (310) 550-1570
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Baruch College ($1.5M). Together the top 10 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
235 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 235 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, reported grant dollars went primarily to recipients in New York (61%), California (23%), and Pennsylvania (10%); smaller shares went to Virginia (3%) and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 58 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 19 of 58 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $89K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 55% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2020) to $3.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 58 grants totaling $3.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baruch College New York, NY | Donation | $1,527,935 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA | Donation | $350,000 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Association Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $262,818 |
| New York Historical Society New York, NY | Donation | $206,960 |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | Donation | $151,000 |
| Jewish Federation Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $125,000 |
| American Associates Ben-Gurion Univ (AABGU) New York, NY | Donation | $110,000 |
| Los Angeles Master Chorale Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $100,000 |
| Stand Together Foundation Arlington, VA | Donation | $100,000 |
| Luce Institute New York, NY | Donation | $80,550 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,115,807 | $4,454,354 | $3,604,477 | $3,523,425 | 58 | $3,523,425 | $182,732 | $282,327 |
| 2024 | $5,265,930 | $4,479,603 | $3,376,073 | $3,318,560 | 44 | $3,318,560 | $207,981 | $223,118 |
| 2023 | $4,162,400 | $4,293,443 | $3,324,556 | $3,272,651 | 46 | $3,272,651 | $21,821 | $144,040 |
| 2022 | $3,193,513 | $4,543,244 | $3,254,282 | $3,198,300 | 45 | $3,198,300 | — | $134,976 |
| 2021 | $1,904,551 | $4,000,000 | $3,469,590 | $3,460,867 | 42 | — | — | $84,463 |
| 2020 | $1,364,141 | $1,700,000 | $1,770,452 | $1,725,902 | 38 | — | — | $64,782 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $282K for 2025 — 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 2025 grantees include organizations whose own missions span education, the arts, and historical preservation. Thomas Jefferson University describes itself as a comprehensive university offering education and research across fields including health, medicine, science, and the liberal arts. The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association says its performances, media initiatives, and learning programs aim to inspire and strengthen communities. The New York Historical Society describes its mission as collecting, preserving, and interpreting material relevant to U.S. and New York history.
Other 2025 recipients include Vassar College, which says it provides a liberal education intended to support purposeful lives, and Brandeis University, which describes its work as advancing the humanities, arts, and sciences. The Jewish Federation in Los Angeles also received a grant.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 58 grants totaling $3,523,425. Grant amounts ranged from $1,030 to $1,527,935, with a median of $5,250. The largest grants included $1,527,935 to Baruch College, $350,000 to Thomas Jefferson University, $262,818 to the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, $206,960 to the New York Historical Society, and $151,000 to Vassar College. The reported purpose for these grants was “Donation.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lisa S Field as President and Director, Robyn L Field as Director, and Martin B Kavinoky as Chief Financial Officer.
Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation is led by Lisa S Field, President & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lisa S Field
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robyn L Field
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martin B Kavinoky
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: John Harrington (2020) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Lawrence N Field (2020) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation
How much does Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation give each year?
Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation gave $3.5M across 58 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.3M across 44 grants.
What is Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,250, and its average grant was $60,749, across 58 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation give grants?
Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (23%) and Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (23 grants), New York, NY (10 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Poughkeepsie, NY (2 grants).
Does Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 58 grants with a stated purpose on Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (57 grants).
Who are Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Baruch College ($1,527,935), Thomas Jefferson University ($350,000) and Los Angeles Philharmonic Association ($262,818), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation?
Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $282K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose own missions span education, the arts, and historical preservation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation's EIN?
Eris & Larry Field Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3905829. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Eris & Larry Field 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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