The Lily Auchincloss Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation based in New York, NY, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in New York City. Founded in 1997, the foundation is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and has been tax-exempt since June 1997. The foundation operates with a small staff of 4 employees and maintains a fully remote office as of September 2020.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$55.2M
+16.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.3M
-4.8% YoY
Grant Count
168
+12.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$26K
-15.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to provide grants to enrich the quality of life in New York City. The foundation envisions a more affordable and vibrant New York City and aims to enrich the lives of New Yorkers through grants in support of three primary areas:
- Arts and Culture — including visual arts, museums, historical activities, and historic preservation
- Environmental & Preservation — including natural resources, water resources, land resources, and environmental education
- Human Services — including family services, child welfare, youth development, and services for older adults
The foundation also supports education, libraries, and community development initiatives.
Grantmaking
The Lily Auchincloss Foundation offers two types of grants:
Review Cycle
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds projects in New York City, with a secondary focus on other areas across the United States, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and various states such as California and Illinois.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $55,150,322
- Total Revenues: $12,062,105
- Total Expenses: $5,419,066
- Investment Income and Dividends: $1,239,439
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $47.4 million
- Total Revenues: $8.21 million
- Total Expenses: $5.38 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $55,150,322 | $47,397,691 | $44,681,116 |
| Revenue | $12,062,105 | $8,212,556 | $2,314,915 |
| Expenses | $5,419,066 | $5,381,008 | $4,257,380 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,922,522 | $5,011,135 | $3,748,713 |
| Net Investment Income | $11,697,061 | $7,967,250 | $1,955,248 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,093,199 | $2,925,367 | $3,132,647 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Lily Auchincloss Foundation Inc
Foundation Grants: Fall Cycle - Arts Grants
LILY AUCHINCLOSS FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Foundation Grants: Spring Cycle - Environmental/Preservation Grants
LILY AUCHINCLOSS FOUNDATION INC
Amount
US $5,000 - US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Lily Auchincloss Foundation: General Grants - Human Services
LILY AUCHINCLOSS FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Key personnel include:
- Alexandra Herzan — Director, President, and Treasurer
- Janet Levoff — Director and Secretary
- Rossana Martinez — Manager
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDRA HERZAN | DIRECTOR, PRES & TREASURER | 10 | $8,846 |
| PAUL K HERZAN | DIRECTOR, VP & TREASURER | — | — |
| LEE AUCHINCLOSS LINK | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JANET LEVOFF | DIRECTOR, SECRETARY | 40 | $85,720 |
| LYNNE HARLOW | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| INGRID DYOTT | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has continued active grantmaking across its focus areas. Recent grant announcements include support for youth programs through the Youth Design Center, homelessness prevention efforts via The Partnership To End Homelessness, and animal welfare initiatives through PAWS NY with a two-year grant commitment. The foundation also provided support that contributed to MVYRADIO exceeding a $600,000 fundraising goal.
Gift from late Newport resident helps MVYRADIO exceed $600,000 fundraisingSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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