Lemberg Foundation Inc
Lemberg Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported 48 grants totaling $3,215,250, supporting organizations including universities, arts and cultural institutions, and community and other nonprofits.
Lemberg Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lemberg Foundation Inc gave $3.2M across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $67K), mostly in New York. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,215,250
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $66,984
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $8,712,606
- -1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (5 of 48, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lemberg Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists John Usdan as the contact and a letter as the application material. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: John Usdan
Mailing address: 430 Park Avenue 201, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 682-9595
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lemberg Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Wesleyan University ($810K). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
247 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 178 grants of 247 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 39% to recipients in Connecticut. The remaining reported shares were Illinois (3%), Vermont (2%), and the District of Columbia (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lemberg Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 48 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $74K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.2M (2024) to $3.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $3.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wesleyan University Middletown, CT | General Public Support | $810,000 |
| Usdan Center Whatley Heights, NY | General Public Support | $550,000 |
| Yale University School New Haven, CT | General Public Support | $447,000 |
| Hastings Center Garrison, NY | General Public Support | $200,000 |
| UJA Federation New York, NY | General Public Support | $199,950 |
| 92ND St Y New York, NY | General Public Support | $125,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | General Public Support | $100,000 |
| Weill Cornell Medicine New York, NY | General Public Support | $67,000 |
| Bennington College Bennington, VT | General Public Support | $65,000 |
| Learning Spring School New York, NY | General Public Support | $60,000 |
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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 | $8,712,606 | $3,958,898 | $4,125,789 | $3,215,250 | 48 | $3,215,250 | $2,479,440 | $2,374,244 |
| 2023 | $8,868,229 | $3,490,052 | $4,027,957 | $3,238,116 | 52 | $3,238,116 | $2,049,060 | $2,575,776 |
| 2022 | $9,406,134 | $4,367,311 | $4,718,438 | $3,327,208 | 48 | $3,327,208 | $2,850,402 | $2,753,526 |
| 2021 | $9,761,639 | $7,912,187 | $4,380,494 | $3,575,600 | 46 | $3,575,600 | $6,278,783 | $2,733,260 |
| 2020 | $6,237,531 | $2,989,633 | $4,211,978 | $3,729,500 | 53 | — | $2,364,260 | $2,576,231 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for higher education, arts and cultural organizations, community organizations, health-related institutions, and other nonprofits. These are areas reflected in the organizations it funded, not stated foundation priorities.
The grantees describe their work in varied terms. Wesleyan University says it is dedicated to liberal arts education and a diverse community valuing independence of mind and generosity of spirit. Brooklyn Academy of Music describes its work as supporting artistic experimentation and inclusion and accessibility in the arts. Bronx House describes itself as a community center offering educational, health, recreational, and cultural programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 48 grants totaling $3,215,250. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $810,000, with a median of $17,500. The largest grants included $810,000 to Wesleyan University, $550,000 to Usdan Center, $447,000 to Yale University School, $200,000 to Hastings Center, and $199,950 to UJA Federation. Each was listed for general public support.
Other 2024 recipients included Northwestern University ($100,000), Bennington College ($65,000), Brooklyn Academy of Music ($50,000), Bronx House ($25,000), Wildlife Conservation Society ($25,000), Symphony Space ($7,500), and Film Forum ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John Usdan as president, Adam Usdan as vice president and treasurer, Esme Usdan as secretary, and Dale Lewis as director.
Lemberg Foundation Inc is led by John Usdan, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Usdan
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dale Lewis
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Adam Usdan
Vice President & Treasurer
Vice President → Vice President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Esme Usdan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Lemberg Foundation Inc
How much does Lemberg Foundation Inc give each year?
Lemberg Foundation Inc gave $3.2M across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.2M across 52 grants.
What is Lemberg Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lemberg Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $66,984, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lemberg Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Lemberg Foundation Inc give grants?
Lemberg Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (26 grants), Brooklyn, NY (5 grants), Bronx, NY (4 grants) and Washiington, DC (2 grants).
Does Lemberg Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lemberg Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (48 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lemberg Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lemberg Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Wesleyan University ($810,000), Usdan Center ($550,000) and Yale University School ($447,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lemberg Foundation Inc?
Lemberg Foundation Inc reported $8.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lemberg Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for higher education, arts and cultural organizations, community organizations, health-related institutions, and other nonprofits. These are areas reflected in the organizations it funded, not stated foundation priorities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lemberg Foundation Inc?
The filing lists John Usdan as the contact and a letter as the application material. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lemberg Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lemberg-foundation-inc-morg_25a264274f494b76b66e87d29cb8804b
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