Lapidus Family Foundation
The Lapidus Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It reported $285,000 in grants to 13 organizations in 2024; the listed grants were for general support.
Lapidus Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lapidus Family Foundation gave $285K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $285,000
- +45.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,923
- +67.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $5,075,396
- +0.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (66% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lapidus 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 142 W 57Th St 18Th Fl, New York, NY 10019
Phone: (212) 920-3380
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lapidus Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Madison Square Park Conservancy ($50K). Together the top 10 received $278K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 28 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (66%), Massachusetts (18%), Washington, DC (9%), Michigan (7%), and New Jersey (1%). These shares are as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lapidus Family Foundation gives
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $197K (2023) to $285K (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $285K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Square Park Conservancy New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Spark Youth New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| UMass Amherst Foundation Amherst, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Delivering Good New York, NY | General Support | $28,000 |
| Central Synagogue New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Rene Moawad Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | General Support | $20,000 |
| NYU Langone Health New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Ant-Defamation League New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Central Park Medical Unit New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $5,075,396 | $327,124 | $292,250 | $285,000 | 13 | $285,000 | $319,874 | $252,376 |
| 2023 | $5,040,522 | $245,106 | $204,642 | $196,500 | 15 | $196,500 | $236,964 | $240,135 |
| 2022 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $11,469 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lapidus Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $252K 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 went to organizations including Madison Square Park Conservancy, whose mission is to conserve, maintain, and program Madison Square Park; Delivering Good, which works with partners to provide essential items and services to people facing hardship and disaster; and The Valerie Fund, which raises funds for comprehensive healthcare for children with cancer and blood disorders. The foundation also made a grant to the University of Michigan; the university describes its mission as representing and advocating for its member physicians.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $285,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $50,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest listed grants were $50,000 each to Madison Square Park Conservancy, Spark Youth, and the UMass Amherst Foundation. Other listed grants included $28,000 to Delivering Good; $25,000 each to Central Synagogue and the Rene Moawad Foundation; and $20,000 to the University of Michigan. The listed grants were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
CAROL C Lapidus was listed as President on the 2024 filing.
Lapidus Family Foundation is led by CAROL C Lapidus, President on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
CAROL C Lapidus
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Lapidus Family Foundation
How much does Lapidus Family Foundation give each year?
Lapidus Family Foundation gave $285K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $197K across 15 grants.
What is Lapidus Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lapidus Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $21,923, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lapidus Family Foundation give grants?
Lapidus Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 66% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (18%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants).
Does Lapidus Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lapidus Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lapidus Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lapidus Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Madison Square Park Conservancy ($50,000), Spark Youth ($50,000) and UMass Amherst Foundation ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lapidus Family Foundation?
Lapidus Family Foundation reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $285K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $252K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lapidus Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lapidus Family 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 Lapidus Family Foundation's EIN?
Lapidus Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-4373129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Lapidus 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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Grantable. (2026). Lapidus Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lapidus-family-foundation-morg_b150293198a24ae5809c30d575eba4c9
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