John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara
John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara is a private foundation based in Ithaca, New York. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, the arts, food assistance, health, and other areas.
John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara at a glance
In short: John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara gave $88K across 40 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $87,604
- -12.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 40
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,190
- -7.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $791,437
- -7.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 105 West Court Street 304, Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: (585) 355-3910
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was MCC Foundation ($18K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
177 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 177 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The remaining reported shares were 4% to Washington, DC, 2% each to New Hampshire and Maine, and 1% to Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara gives
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 82% 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 (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 $54K (2020) to $112K (2022). In 2025 it made 40 grants totaling $88K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MCC Foundation Rochester, NY | Unrestricted | $17,500 |
| Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library Rochester, NY | Unrestricted | $10,525 |
| Temple Beth El Rochester, NY | Unrestricted | $4,924 |
| Food Bank of the Southern Tier Elmira, NY | Unrestricted | $3,250 |
| American Red Cross - Greater Rochester Chapter West Henrietta, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| NYS Baroque Ithaca, NY | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Rochester Rochester, NY | Medical Research | $3,000 |
| Tompkins County Public Libarary Foundation Ithaca, NY | Unrestricted | $2,650 |
| Cayuga Chamber Orchestra Ithaca, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Rochester Education Foundation Rochester, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
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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 | $791,437 | $42,563 | $109,782 | $87,604 | 40 | $87,854 | $30,093 | $107,627 |
| 2024 | $858,689 | $62,323 | $118,417 | $99,711 | 42 | $99,961 | $43,867 | $97,480 |
| 2023 | $914,852 | $46,334 | $85,709 | $69,792 | 41 | $70,042 | $30,667 | $81,212 |
| 2022 | $953,402 | $49,513 | $130,803 | $111,760 | 21 | $112,010 | $30,593 | $84,695 |
| 2021 | $1,035,462 | $532,119 | $74,895 | $58,470 | 33 | $58,720 | $33,234 | $67,572 |
| 2020 | $795,481 | $52,085 | $57,907 | $53,754 | 1 | — | $47,931 | $58,229 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara reported a distributable amount of $108K 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 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the MCC Foundation says it works to expand opportunities for children with autism and supports research on autism education; the Rochester Education Foundation says it provides programs and resources to improve learning for Rochester City School students. The Cayuga Chamber Orchestra describes its work as fostering artistic life in the Ithaca and Finger Lakes regions through performances and community education.
Other 2025 recipients describe work that includes providing clean water and hygiene services in South Sudan (Water for South Sudan), voter registration and election information (League of Women Voters Education Fund), and cancer research, advocacy, and patient support (American Cancer Society).
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $87,604. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $17,500, with a median grant of $1,500. Its largest reported grants included $17,500 to MCC Foundation, $10,525 to Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library, and $4,924 to Temple Beth El. Other notable awards included $3,250 to Food Bank of the Southern Tier and $3,000 each to American Red Cross – Greater Rochester Chapter, NYS Baroque, and Planned Parenthood of Rochester.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Barbara P Lovenheim was listed as a trustee on the 2025 filing.
John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara is led by Barbara P. Lovenheim, Trustee on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Barbara P. Lovenheim
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: John Lovenheim (2020–2021) — 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 John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara
How much does John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara give each year?
John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara gave $88K across 40 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $100K across 42 grants.
What is John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara's typical grant size?
John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,190, across 40 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara give grants?
John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara gives mostly in New York: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ithaca, NY (15 grants), Rochester, NY (8 grants), New York, NY (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (36 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara's largest grantees?
John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara's largest 2025 grantees include MCC Foundation ($17,500), Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library ($10,525) and Temple Beth El ($4,924), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara?
John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara reported $791K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $88K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (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 John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara?
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 John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara's EIN?
John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6383847. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John Edward Lovenheim and Barbara 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 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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