Gerard B Lambert Foundation
The Gerard B Lambert Foundation is a private foundation based in Harrison, New York. Its 2024 grants supported organizations and projects involving historic preservation, mental health, scholarship, the arts, and horticulture.
Gerard B Lambert Foundation at a glance
In short: Gerard B Lambert Foundation gave $8.8M across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $316K), top state District of Columbia. 35% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,846,881
- +75.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $315,960
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $95,006,980
- +2.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (8 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (46% 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 Gerard B Lambert 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Pkfod 500 Mamaroneck Ave 301, Harrison, NY 10528-1633
Phone: (212) 286-2600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Gerard B Lambert Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was World Monuments Fund Inc ($2.0M). Together the top 10 received $8.0M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($150,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 46 grants of 106 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (46%), New York (31%), and New Jersey (14%). Smaller shares went to North Carolina (3%) and Virginia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Gerard B Lambert Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 23 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $221K; repeat grants $472K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $150K repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 195% 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 $5.0M (2020) to $8.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $8.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Monuments Fund Inc New York, NY | Cultivating Resilience: Innovative Conservation Strategies for Historic Gardens | $2,000,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | To establish the gerard b. Lambert foundation child, adolescent, and family psychiatry intensive outpatient current use innovation fund | $1,000,000 |
| Institute for Advanced Study Princeton, NJ | To Support the Center for Collaborative Research | $1,000,000 |
| National Gallery of Art Washington, DC | To Support a Curator of Modern Art Position | $1,000,000 |
| White House Historical Association Washington, DC | To establish the gerard b. Lambert fund for scholarly impact | $1,000,000 |
| Children's National Medical Center Washington, DC | To Support Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (Adhd) | $452,301 |
| Southern Highlands Preserve Lake Toxaway, NC | To support the building of a new greenhouse facility | $250,000 |
| Friends of Fondation De France Inc New York, NY | To Support the Fondation Alberto Et Annette Giacometti | $225,000 |
| US Sciences Po Foundation New York, NY | To support the creation of a post-doctoral position in sociology | $219,580 |
| Institute for Advanced Study Princeton, NJ | To support the field of near eastern and islamic studies in the school of historical studies | $200,000 |
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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 | $95,006,980 | $4,050,359 | $9,514,485 | $8,846,881 | 28 | $9,088,930 | $3,878,521 | $4,657,116 |
| 2023 | $92,294,669 | $3,661,593 | $5,905,940 | $5,054,597 | 24 | $5,282,827 | $2,824,135 | $4,307,070 |
| 2022 | $86,043,475 | $9,549,805 | $5,834,327 | $5,058,882 | 18 | $5,284,006 | $8,546,482 | $4,077,381 |
| 2021 | $99,835,609 | $6,767,881 | $7,551,593 | $6,781,116 | 19 | $7,060,428 | $7,017,930 | $4,653,213 |
| 2020 | $95,406,942 | $1,680,083 | $5,648,258 | $4,984,232 | 17 | — | $1,004,323 | $4,291,015 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gerard B Lambert Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.7M 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 grants included support for conservation of historic gardens, child and family psychiatry, research, a modern art curator position, ADHD support, a greenhouse facility, sociology, and landscape planning.
Among its grantees, the White House Historical Association describes its work as enhancing understanding and appreciation of the Executive Mansion, including through the preservation of historic furnishings. Georgetown University describes a commitment to intellectual, ethical, and spiritual understanding through discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and beliefs. Children’s National says it coordinates the overall policy and activities of affiliated organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $8,846,881. Grant amounts ranged from $25,000 to $2,000,000, with a median of $150,000.
Among the largest awards were $2,000,000 to World Monuments Fund for conservation strategies for historic gardens; $1,000,000 to Georgetown University for an intensive outpatient innovation fund in child, adolescent, and family psychiatry; $1,000,000 to the Institute for Advanced Study for its Center for Collaborative Research; $1,000,000 to the National Gallery of Art for a modern art curator position; and $1,000,000 to the White House Historical Association for a scholarly impact fund. Other reported grants included $452,301 to Children’s National for support for children with ADHD and $250,000 to Southern Highlands Preserve for a greenhouse facility.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas L Lloyd as director, president, and treasurer; Stacy B Lloyd IV as director and vice president; and Jane MacLennan as director and secretary.
Gerard B Lambert Foundation is led by Thomas L. Lloyd, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas L. Lloyd
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Maclennan
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stacy B. Lloyd IV
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
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.
Frequently asked questions about Gerard B Lambert Foundation
How much does Gerard B Lambert Foundation give each year?
Gerard B Lambert Foundation gave $8.8M across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5.1M across 24 grants.
What is Gerard B Lambert Foundation's typical grant size?
Gerard B Lambert Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $315,960, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Gerard B Lambert Foundation that year got $221K on average.
Where does Gerard B Lambert Foundation give grants?
Gerard B Lambert Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (31%) and New Jersey (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (10 grants), New York, NY (5 grants), Princeton, NJ (2 grants) and Potomac, MD (2 grants).
Does Gerard B Lambert Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 39% of Gerard B Lambert Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Gerard B Lambert Foundation's largest grantees?
Gerard B Lambert Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include World Monuments Fund Inc ($2,000,000), Institute for Advanced Study ($1,200,000 across 2 grants) and White House Historical Association ($1,200,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($150,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gerard B Lambert Foundation?
Gerard B Lambert Foundation reported $95.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Gerard B Lambert Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for conservation of historic gardens, child and family psychiatry, research, a modern art curator position, ADHD support, a greenhouse facility, sociology, and landscape planning. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Gerard B Lambert Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Gerard B Lambert Foundation's EIN?
Gerard B Lambert Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1814353. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Gerard B Lambert 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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