Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation
The Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation is a private foundation based in Memphis, Tennessee. In 2024, it reported 44 grants totaling $295,100, with 94% of grant dollars going to organizations in Tennessee.
Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation at a glance
In short: Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation gave $295K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Tennessee. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $295,100
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,707
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,400
- Total assets
- $4,151,500
- +1.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (9 of 43, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (94% 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 Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6580 Quail Pointe Circle N, Memphis, TN 38120
Phone: (901) 288-5581
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Memphis Jewish Federation ($52K). Together the top 10 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
217 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 210 grants of 217 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to Tennessee recipients, 3% to California, 1% to Georgia, 1% to Utah, and less than 1% to Massachusetts. Listed Tennessee grants include organizations in Memphis and Germantown.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 43 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% 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 $272K (2020) to $300K (2022). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $295K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Memphis Jewish Federation Germantown, TN | For Annual Pledge | $52,000 |
| National Ornamental Museum Memphis, TN | Capital Pledge | $50,000 |
| Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis Memphis, TN | For Vance Avenue Youth Development Center | $15,000 |
| Wolf River Conservancy Memphis, TN | General Operating | $12,500 |
| A Step Ahead Foundation Memphis, TN | Unrestricted: for any program with the loewenberg college of nursing | $10,000 |
| Carpenter Art Garden Memphis, TN | For Teen Job Hub | $10,000 |
| Excel Center Memphis, TN | For Certification of Students | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Memphis Memphis, TN | For Women's Build Pat's Pink Hats | $10,000 |
| Mifa Memphis, TN | For Annual Grant | $10,000 |
| Emmanuel Center Memphis, TN | For after school and summer camp programs literacy tutoring | $8,000 |
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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 | $4,151,500 | $361,145 | $349,181 | $295,100 | 44 | $303,950 | $308,041 | $300,352 |
| 2023 | $4,103,044 | $344,508 | $342,199 | $297,100 | 46 | $305,686 | $282,256 | $287,956 |
| 2022 | $4,091,454 | $502,525 | $348,246 | $299,800 | 38 | $307,059 | $133,221 | $296,041 |
| 2021 | $3,958,903 | $396,204 | $323,531 | $279,365 | 43 | $285,113 | $274,735 | $294,429 |
| 2020 | $3,882,715 | $280,840 | $316,800 | $272,100 | 46 | — | $121,433 | $270,753 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $300K 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 show support for a range of organizations and activities. The Memphis Jewish Federation describes its mission as raising and allocating funds for Jewish activities in the Memphis area and promoting understanding among Jewish and wider communities. The Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis says it encourages philanthropy and women’s leadership and supports programs for women and children. Wolf River Conservancy describes its work as conserving and enhancing the Wolf River and its environment for public education and low-impact recreation. Carpenter Art Garden says it works with children and families in under-resourced neighborhoods through artistic, educational, and vocational programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 44 grants totaling $295,100. Awards ranged from $500 to $52,000, with a median grant of $3,400. Notable grants included $52,000 to Memphis Jewish Federation for an annual pledge, $50,000 to National Ornamental Museum for a capital pledge, and $15,000 to Women’s Foundation for a Greater Memphis for the Vance Avenue Youth Development Center. Other grants included $12,500 to Wolf River Conservancy for general operating support and $10,000 to Carpenter Art Garden for its Teen Job Hub.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Fredrika Felt as president, John Lichterman as vice president, Ilene Markell as secretary, and Barry Lichterman as treasurer.
Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation is led by Fredrika L. Felt, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Fredrika L. Felt
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ilene Markell
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Lichterman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Lichterman
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: William I. Loewenberg (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: A. Barry Lichterman (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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 Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation
How much does Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation give each year?
Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation gave $295K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $297K across 46 grants.
What is Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation's typical grant size?
Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,400, and its average grant was $6,707, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation give grants?
Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Memphis, TN (32 grants) and Germantown, TN (3 grants).
Does Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 5% of Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "For Annual Support" (7 grants) and "For Annual Grant" (4 grants).
Who are Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation's largest grantees?
Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Memphis Jewish Federation ($52,000), National Ornamental Museum ($50,000) and Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation?
Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $304K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $300K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation's EIN?
Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-6048265. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lichterman Loewenberg 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lichterman-loewenberg-foundation-morg_18174c09522b44b88475c882bdda480e
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