Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation

MEMPHIS, TN EIN: 62-6048265

The Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation is a private 501(c)(3) family foundation based in Memphis, Tennessee. Established in 1945 and tax-exempt since February 1947, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on supporting Jewish organizations, community charities, museums, education, and the arts.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.2M

+1.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$295K

-0.7% YoY

Grant Count

-4.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$7K

+3.8% YoY

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 April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's giving priorities include:

Jewish organizations and community charities
Museums
Higher education and other educational institutions
The arts
Education (including STEM education and science teacher support)
Human services
Philanthropy and voluntarism

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tennessee, California, and Utah, with a particular emphasis on Memphis, Tennessee and the surrounding region.

Grant Distribution by State

Tennessee $1.4M (94%)

California $45K (3%)

Georgia $16K (1%)

Massachusetts $12K (1%)

Missouri $5K (0%)

Mississippi $5K (0%)

Utah $3K (0%)

New York $3K (0%)

+2 more states

States

California Georgia Massachusetts Missouri Mississippi North Carolina New York Tennessee Utah Virginia

Cities

AtlantaBartlettBooneBostonBrooklineBrooklynColumbusCordovaFresnoGermantownLoganLowellMemphisMenlo OarkMenlo ParkPalo AltoRocky MountainSan FranciscoSandy SpringsSt Louis

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending December 2024:

Total assets: $4,151,500
Total revenues: $361,145
Total expenses: $349,181
Net income: $11,964
Total liabilities: $0
Number of employees: 0

Revenue Composition (2024):

Investment income and dividends: $175,169
Contributions received: $13,867

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$4,151,500	$4,103,044	$4,091,454
Revenue	$361,145	$344,508	$502,525
Expenses	$349,181	$342,199	$348,246
Qualifying Distributions	$303,950	$305,686	$307,059
Net Investment Income	$308,041	$282,256	$133,221
Distributable Amount	$300,352	$287,956	$296,041

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

217 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Memphis Jewish Federation ($52,000), National Ornamental Museum ($50,000), Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
A STEP AHEAD FOUNDATION MEMPHIS, TN	UNRESTRICTED: FOR ANY PROGRAM WITH THE LOEWENBERG COLLEGE OF NURSING	$10,000
ARC MIDSOUTH MEMPHIS, TN	FOR RESPITE CARE AND PERSONAL SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES	$2,500
ARTS MEMPHIS MEMPHIS, TN	FOR ANNUAL SUPPORT	$7,500
BOY SCOUTS CHICKASAW CONCIL MEMPHIS, TN	FOR ANNUAL SUPPORT	$1,000
CALVARY RESCUE MISSION MEMPHIS, TN	FOR ANNUAL SUPPORT	$1,000
CARPENTER ART GARDEN MEMPHIS, TN	FOR TEEN JOB HUB	$10,000
CARPENTER ART GARDEN MEMPHIS, TN	FOR GARDEN MURAL AND SCULPTURE	$2,500
CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF MEMPHIS MEMPHIS, TN	FOR LITERACY PROGRAMS	$2,500
CHURCH HEALTH MEMPHIS, TN	FOR GIFT OF A DAY	$2,500
EMMANUEL CENTER MEMPHIS, TN	FOR AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS LITERACY TUTORING	$8,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
FREDRIKA FELT	PRESIDENT	1	—
JOHN LICHTERMAN	VICE PRESIDENT	1	—
ILENE MARKELL	SECRETARY	1	—
BARRY LICHTERMAN	TREASURER	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 6580 Quail Pointe Circle North, Memphis, TN 38120-1328
Telephone: 901-288-5581
EIN: 62-6048265

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation fund?

The foundation's giving priorities include: • Jewish organizations and community charities • Museums • Higher education and other educational institutions • The arts • Education (including STEM education and science teacher support) • Human services • Philanthropy and voluntarism

How do I apply for a grant from Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 46 grants in 2024 • Typical grant awards range from $100 to $100,000 • Total giving in 2024: $295,100 **Recent Grantees (2024):** • Memphis Jewish Federation: $52,000 (Annual Pledge) • National Ornamental Metal Museum: $50,000 (Capital Pledge) • Women's Foundation for A Greater Memphis: $15,000 (Vance Avenue Youth Development Center)

Where does Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Tennessee, California, and Utah, with a particular emphasis on Memphis, Tennessee and the surrounding region.

What size grants does Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation award?

In 2024, Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation awarded 44 grants totaling $295K — an average of about $7K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $300K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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.