Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman
Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its reported grants support organizations working in areas including medical research, human services, arts and culture, education, and conservation.
Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman at a glance
In short: Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman gave $550K across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), top state New York. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $550,000
- +18.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 30
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,333
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $7,058,100
- -0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (3 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (29% 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 Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman
- 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: One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza 42 Fl, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 262-7670
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ($60K). Together the top 10 received $345K.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 179 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (29%), Colorado (17%), Arizona (16%), and California (11%). Recipients in Florida received 6% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 29 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $420K (2021) to $565K (2022). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $550K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai New York, NY | Oncology Research | $60,000 |
| Henry Street Settlement New York, NY | General Purposes | $45,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey, CA | White Shark Research Program | $40,000 |
| Vincere Foundation Scottsdale, AZ | General Purposes | $40,000 |
| The Principia St. Louis, MO | Principia College | $35,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Albert Lea, MN | General Purposes | $30,000 |
| Aspen Art Museum Aspen, CO | General Purposes | $25,000 |
| Institute of Contemporary Art Miami Miami, FL | Educational Programs | $25,000 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation New York, NY | Minds Eye Program and Artistic License Six Takes | $25,000 |
| African Parks Fund of America New York, NY | General Purposes | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,058,100 | $608,587 | $635,314 | $550,000 | 30 | $550,000 | $548,957 | $575,757 |
| 2024 | $7,084,827 | $1,077,497 | $523,743 | $465,000 | 29 | $465,000 | $1,018,754 | $549,605 |
| 2023 | $6,531,073 | $405,836 | $577,385 | $515,000 | 39 | $515,000 | $355,451 | $488,595 |
| 2022 | $6,702,622 | $825,650 | $620,543 | $565,000 | 39 | $565,000 | $772,867 | $493,515 |
| 2021 | $6,497,515 | $677,100 | $475,074 | $420,000 | 42 | $420,000 | $622,026 | $556,677 |
| 2020 | $6,295,489 | $336,942 | $490,742 | $431,000 | 41 | — | $295,945 | $426,546 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman reported a distributable amount of $576K 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 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai says it advances science, medicine, and health care delivery; Henry Street Settlement says it provides social services, arts, and health care programs; and the International Rescue Committee says it helps people affected by conflict and disaster survive and recover. In the arts, the Aspen Art Museum describes its work as advancing contemporary art and driving cultural change, while Anderson Ranch Arts Center says it fosters creativity and growth through the visual arts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $550,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $60,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest were $60,000 to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai for oncology research; $45,000 to Henry Street Settlement for general purposes; $40,000 to Monterey Bay Aquarium for its white shark research program; and $40,000 to Vincere Foundation for general purposes. Other grants included $35,000 to The Principia for Principia College and $30,000 to the International Rescue Committee for general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William R. Brandt, William T. Brandt, and Peter B. Brandt as trustees.
Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter B. Brandt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William T. Brandt
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joanne L. Brandt (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman
How much does Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman give each year?
Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman gave $550K across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $465K across 29 grants.
What is Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman's typical grant size?
Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,333, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman that year got $10K on average.
Where does Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman give grants?
Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman's top state is New York, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (17%) and Arizona (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Phoenix, AZ (4 grants), Aspen, CO (3 grants) and Tempe, AZ (3 grants).
Does Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman's largest grantees?
Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman's largest 2025 grantees include Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ($60,000), Henry Street Settlement ($45,000) and Monterey Bay Aquarium ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman?
Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman reported $7.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $550K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $576K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman?
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 Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman's EIN?
Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6818502. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Jane a Lehman and Alan G Lehman funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jane-a-lehman-and-alan-g-lehman-morg_2ef31f61bfe44a39aff7024242898b01
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