Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc
Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it made 29 grants totaling $55,441, with listed grants going to charitable organizations in several states.
Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc gave $55K across 29 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,441
- +877.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 29
- +480.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,912
- +68.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $480
- Total assets
- $448,818
- +31.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (40% 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 Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Submit a letter request describing the use of funds to Deborah Marcus. The filing states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Deborah Marcus
Mailing address: 205 West 86Th Street Apt 311A, New York, NY 10024
Phone: (212) 883-4598
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Manhattan Jewish Experience ($10K). Together the top 10 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 34 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. New York received 40% of grant dollars, Florida 18%, New Jersey 17%, Massachusetts 11%, and Maryland 6%. The listed grants also include recipients in Connecticut.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 274% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $55K (2024). In 2024 it made 29 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan Jewish Experience New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Maagalim Miami Beach, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| The Neeman Foundation Boston, MA | Charitable | $6,200 |
| Jlic Ou NSCY TEL Aviv New York, NY | Charitable | $4,113 |
| Am Yisrael Foundation - Tribe TEL a Fair Lawn, NJ | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Momentum Unilimited Rockville, MD | Charitable | $3,600 |
| Congregation Ohav Sholom New York, NY | Charitable | $2,951 |
| Chabad Center of NW NJ Rockaway, NJ | Charitable | $2,800 |
| Beit Chaverim Synagogue Westport, CT | Charitable | $1,837 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds New York, NY | Charitable | $1,800 |
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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 | $448,818 | $164,530 | $58,148 | $55,441 | 29 | $55,441 | $17,350 | $20,210 |
| 2023 | $342,436 | $348,539 | $6,103 | $5,670 | 5 | $5,670 | — | $500 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $20K 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 included organizations whose own descriptions span several activities: PEF Israel Endowment Funds says it supports relief and well-being for needy people in Israel and supports health, educational, and religious institutions there; Heichal Hatorah says it provides religious and secular education to high school boys; Friends of Yad Sarah describes services for ill and injured people at home; and The Giving Back Fund says it works to expand people and resources dedicated to giving.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 29 grants totaling $55,441. Awards ranged from $87 to $10,000, and the median grant was $480. The largest listed awards were $10,000 each to Manhattan Jewish Experience in New York, NY, and Maagalim in Miami Beach, FL; $6,200 to The Neeman Foundation in Boston, MA; and $4,113 to JLIC OU NSCY Tel Aviv in New York, NY. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as charitable.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Marcus as president, Maximilian Marcus as vice president, Gideon Marcus as treasurer, and Deborah Marcus as secretary.
Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc is led by Robert Marcus, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Marcus
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Deborah Marcus
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Gideon Marcus
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Maximilian Marcus
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc
How much does Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc give each year?
Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc gave $55K across 29 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6K across 5 grants.
What is Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $480, and its average grant was $1,912, across 29 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc give grants?
Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (18%) and New Jersey (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 29 grants with a stated purpose on Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (29 grants).
Who are Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Manhattan Jewish Experience ($10,000), Maagalim ($10,000) and The Neeman Foundation ($6,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc?
Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc reported $449K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc?
Submit a letter request describing the use of funds to Deborah Marcus. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lichtenstein Marcus Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4686325. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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