Lainoff Family Foundation Inc
Lainoff Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2025, it reported 35 grants totaling $587,000 to charitable organizations, with grant purposes listed as general charitable and educational purposes.
Lainoff Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lainoff Family Foundation Inc gave $587K across 35 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), top state District of Columbia. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $587,000
- +8.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 35
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,771
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $9,348,156
- +0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (10 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (40% 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 Lainoff Family Foundation Inc
- 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: 575 Lexington Ave 34Th Fl, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 686-7160
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lainoff Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brigid Alliance ($60K). Together the top 10 received $330K.
Grant Size Distribution
210 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 202 grants of 210 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in the District of Columbia (40%), New York (16%), Virginia (15%), Tennessee (9%), and Florida (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lainoff Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 35 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+20%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $390K (2021) to $600K (2023). In 2025 it made 35 grants totaling $587K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brigid Alliance New York, NY | General Charitable & Educational Purposes | $60,000 |
| Rhodes College Memphis, TN | General Charitable & Educational Purposes | $50,000 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Fund New York, NY | General Charitable & Educational Purposes | $35,000 |
| Bright Beginnings Washington, DC | General Charitable & Educational Purposes | $30,000 |
| Diabetes Research Institute Hollywood, FL | General Charitable & Educational Purposes | $30,000 |
| Jeremiah Program Minneapolis, MN | General Charitable & Educational Purposes | $30,000 |
| Sitar Arts Center Washington, DC | General Charitable & Educational Purposes | $30,000 |
| Arlington Free Clinic Arlington, VA | General Charitable & Educational Purposes | $25,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank Washington, DC | General Charitable & Educational Purposes | $20,000 |
| Federation of Virginia Food Banks Richmond, VA | General Charitable & Educational 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 | $9,348,156 | $694,383 | $676,657 | $587,000 | 35 | $594,532 | $620,703 | $636,260 |
| 2024 | $9,330,430 | $484,656 | $621,228 | $540,046 | 34 | $547,261 | $414,720 | $603,879 |
| 2023 | $9,467,002 | $286,923 | $670,924 | $600,085 | 38 | $607,227 | $223,797 | $529,558 |
| 2022 | $9,851,003 | $236,581 | $596,763 | $490,203 | 47 | $510,752 | $156,142 | $535,835 |
| 2021 | $10,211,185 | $7,954,613 | $477,547 | $390,440 | 56 | $449,216 | $256,362 | $315,568 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lainoff Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $636K 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 went to organizations whose stated work includes liberal arts education, support for families experiencing housing instability, healthcare access, food security, and services for people experiencing homelessness. For example, Bright Beginnings says it provides an educational environment for children and families experiencing housing instability, while Arlington Free Clinic says it provides whole-person healthcare to neighbors who would otherwise lack access. Miriam’s Kitchen describes its work as ending chronic homelessness in Washington, DC, through advocacy, meals, and social services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $587,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $60,000, with a median grant of $15,000. Among the largest grants were $60,000 to Brigid Alliance, $50,000 to Rhodes College, $35,000 to PEF Israel Endowment Fund, and $30,000 each to Bright Beginnings, Diabetes Research Institute, Jeremiah Program, and Sitar Arts Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven Lainoff and Michael Lainoff as president/treasurer, and Riea Lainoff and Kathryn Kincaid as vice president/secretary.
Lainoff Family Foundation Inc is led by Michael Lainoff, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Lainoff
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Steven Lainoff
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Kathryn Kincaid
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Riea Lainoff
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Lainoff Family Foundation Inc
How much does Lainoff Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Lainoff Family Foundation Inc gave $587K across 35 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $540K across 34 grants.
What is Lainoff Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lainoff Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,771, across 35 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lainoff Family Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Lainoff Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Lainoff Family Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (16%) and Virginia (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (17 grants), Arlington, VA (3 grants), Los Angeles, CA (3 grants) and Leesburg, VA (3 grants).
Does Lainoff Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lainoff Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lainoff Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lainoff Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Brigid Alliance ($60,000), Rhodes College ($50,000) and PEF Israel Endowment Fund ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lainoff Family Foundation Inc?
Lainoff Family Foundation Inc reported $9.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $595K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $636K (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 Lainoff Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose stated work includes liberal arts education, support for families experiencing housing instability, healthcare access, food security, and services for people experiencing homelessness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lainoff Family Foundation Inc?
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 Lainoff Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lainoff Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3949510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Lainoff Family Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Lainoff Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lainoff-family-foundation-inc-morg_02a5c7ea0f2d476f8589507cf24ff926
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