Lipstein Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MALVERN, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $205K. Net investment income was $393K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+11.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$205K
-2.5% YoY
Grant Count
9
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-2.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lipstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $176K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Lipstein Family Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Lipstein Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MALVERN, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $205K. Net investment income was $393K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,913,946 | $1,723,883 | $1,601,092 |
| Revenue | $407,706 | $336,700 | $258,239 |
| Expenses | $217,643 | $213,909 | $173,130 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $217,643 | $213,909 | $172,750 |
| Net Investment Income | $392,708 | $330,296 | $240,216 |
| Distributable Amount | $175,908 | $146,297 | $156,340 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Various Organizations ($71,750), Mamatoto Village ($33,000), Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MAMATOTO VILLAGE WASHINGTON, DC | CAPITAL DEBT RETIREMENT | $33,000 |
| VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS MALVERN, PA | GENERAL CHARITABLE PLEDGES TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS | $71,750 |
| BICYCLE COALITION OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | GENERAL GRANT | $5,000 |
| CHESTER COUNTY FOOD BANK EXTON, PA | GENERAL GRANT | $5,000 |
| ED SNIDER YOUTH HOCKEY & EDUCATION SEWELL, NJ | GENERAL GRANT | $30,000 |
| INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE ARLINGTON, VA | GENERAL GRANT | $15,000 |
| RAILS TO TRAILS CONSERVANCY WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL GRANT | $10,000 |
| CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL WEST CHESTER, PA | ANNUAL GIVING PLEDGE | $10,000 |
| CHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL BREAST CANCER CENTER WEST CHESTER, PA | GENERAL DONATION TO BREAST CANCER CENTER | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Lipstein | President | 2 | — |
| Gail Lipstein | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Loree Lipstein | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Brian Lipstein | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Julie Lipstein | Director | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lipstein Family Foundation?
Lipstein Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MALVERN, PA. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Lipstein Family Foundation?
As of 2024, Lipstein Family Foundation holds $1.9M in total assets with $408K in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $205K in 2024.
Where does Lipstein Family Foundation operate?
Lipstein Family Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia.
What size grants does Lipstein Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Lipstein Family Foundation awarded 9 grants totaling $205K — an average of about $23K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Lipstein Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lipstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $176K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lipstein Family Foundation's EIN?
Lipstein Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3008418. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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