Lichtman Foundation
Lichtman Foundation is a private foundation, based in Woodbridge, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $170K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $7K.
Lichtman Foundation at a glance
In short: Lichtman Foundation gave $11K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,000
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,500
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $169,855
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lichtman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Metrowest ($10K). Together the top 2 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lichtman Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 138% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $34K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Metrowest Whippany, NJ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jewish Vocational Service Whippany, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
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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 | $169,855 | $7,437 | $15,026 | $11,000 | 2 | $14,445 | $6,986 | $10,454 |
| 2023 | $177,444 | $9,780 | $13,722 | $10,000 | 2 | $13,231 | $9,324 | $10,721 |
| 2022 | $181,386 | $2,983 | $14,782 | $10,000 | 2 | $14,142 | $2,524 | $11,170 |
| 2021 | $193,185 | $13,491 | $14,721 | $10,000 | 2 | $14,150 | $13,025 | $11,285 |
| 2020 | $194,415 | $8,029 | $41,627 | $34,000 | 3 | — | $7,570 | $11,441 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lichtman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lichtman Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Lichtman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Lichtman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Lichtman
Trustee
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 Lichtman Foundation
How much does Lichtman Foundation give each year?
Lichtman Foundation gave $11K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 2 grants.
How large is Lichtman Foundation?
Lichtman Foundation reported $170K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Lichtman Foundation operate?
Lichtman Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, New Jersey.
What is Lichtman Foundation's EIN?
Lichtman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-6034110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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