Lemberg Foundation Inc
Lemberg Foundation Inc is a private family foundation based in New York City, incorporated in 1945. The foundation is steered by real estate investor John Lemberg Usdan and family members. The foundation's grantmaking supports a variety of causes including arts and culture, education, health, and Jewish causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.7M
-1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.2M
-0.7% YoY
Grant Count
48
-7.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$67K
+7.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lemberg Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.4M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation gives primarily for:
- Arts and culture
- Performing arts
- Museums
- Education and higher education
- Jewish federated giving programs and temples
- Religion and Judaism
- Human services, family services, and child welfare
- Philanthropy and nonprofits
Grantmaking
The foundation made 48–52 grants in recent fiscal years, with total giving of approximately $3.2 million annually.
Grant Range
s & Patterns:**
Average Grant
$72,000
Review Cycle
. Tax filings do not indicate whether it accepts unsolicited applications; given its limited transparency, unsolicited applications are unlikely to be accepted.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia. Grantmaking reaches organizations across seven states, with 91% of grants concentrated in New York, Connecticut, and Vermont.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (as of most recent filings):
- Total assets: $8.7–$8.9 million
- Annual revenue: $3.5–$5.3 million
- Total annual giving: $3.2–$6.7 million
- Investment income and dividends: $1.16 million (2023)
Historical Trend: Total assets have decreased from $12.2 million in 2011 to $8.7 million in 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,712,606 | $8,868,229 | $9,406,134 |
| Revenue | $3,958,898 | $3,490,052 | $4,367,311 |
| Expenses | $4,125,789 | $4,027,957 | $4,718,438 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,215,250 | $3,238,116 | $3,327,208 |
| Net Investment Income | $2,479,440 | $2,049,060 | $2,850,402 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,374,244 | $2,575,776 | $2,753,526 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
242 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Wesleyan University ($810,000), Usdan Center ($550,000), Yale University School ($447,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 92ND ST Y NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PUBLIC SUPPORT | $125,000 |
| BENNINGTON COLLEGE BENNINGTON, VT | GENERAL PUBLIC SUPPORT | $65,000 |
| BRAVER ANGELS NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PUBLIC SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| BRONX HOUSE INC BRONX, NY | GENERAL PUBLIC SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL PUBLIC SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| BROOKLYN CHILDRENS MUSEUM BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL PUBLIC SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| ETHICAL CULTURE FIELDSTON SCHOOL BRONX, NY | GENERAL PUBLIC SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| FILM FORUM NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL PUBLIC SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| HAND IN HAND BROOKLYN, NY | GENERAL PUBLIC SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| HASTINGS CENTER GARRISON, NY | GENERAL PUBLIC SUPPORT | $200,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- John Usdan – President; CEO of Midwood Trading Company (founded by his grandfather Samuel Lemberg in the 1920s)
- Adam Usdan – Vice President and Treasurer
- Esme Usdan – Secretary
- Dale Lewis – Director
All board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN USDAN | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| ADAM USDAN | VICE PRESIDENT & TRE | — | — |
| ESME USDAN | SECRETARY | — | — |
| DALE LEWIS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Lemberg Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation gives primarily for: • Arts and culture • Performing arts • Museums • Education and higher education • Jewish federated giving programs and temples • Religion and Judaism • Human services, family services, and child welfare • Philanthropy and nonprofits
How do I apply for a grant from Lemberg Foundation Inc?
**Grant Ranges & Patterns:** • Grant range: $500 to $2 million • Most common grant amount: $2,500 • Median grant: $8,000–$18,000 • Average grant: $72,000 • Total grants made: 142 grants totaling $10.2 million (historical data) **Recent Activity:** The foundation made 48–52 grants in recent fiscal years, with total giving of approximately $3.2 million annually. **Application Process:** The foundation accepts letter applications with no stated deadline. Tax filings do not indicate whether it acce…
Where does Lemberg Foundation Inc make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia. Grantmaking reaches organizations across seven states, with 91% of grants concentrated in New York, Connecticut, and Vermont.
What size grants does Lemberg Foundation Inc award?
In 2024, Lemberg Foundation Inc awarded 48 grants totaling $3.2M — an average of about $67K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Lemberg Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lemberg Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.4M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lemberg Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lemberg Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6082064. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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