Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation
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
44
-4.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+3.8% YoY
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
Cities
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
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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