Lipstein Family Foundation
The Lipstein Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Malvern, Pennsylvania. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing says it contributes only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Lipstein Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lipstein Family Foundation gave $227K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $227,100
- +10.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +55.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,221
- -28.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,039,601
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lipstein Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 417 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355
Phone: (610) 648-0484
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lipstein Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education ($45K). Together the top 10 received $178K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 42 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Pennsylvania (39%), New Jersey (31%), Washington, DC (21%), and Virginia (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lipstein Family Foundation gives
- 54% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 125% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $169K (2020) to $227K (2025). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $227K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education Sewell, NJ | General Grant | $45,000 |
| Various Organizations Malvern, PA | General Charitable Pledges to Various Organizations | $34,100 |
| Mamatoto Village Washington, DC | Capital Debt Retirement | $33,000 |
| The Patriot Fund Mantua, NJ | General Grant | $25,000 |
| Institute for Justice Arlington, VA | General Grant | $20,000 |
| Founding Forward Philadelphia, PA | General Grants | $15,000 |
| Rails to Trails Conservancy Washington, DC | General Grant | $10,000 |
| Chester County Hospital West Chester, PA | Annual Giving Pledge | $10,000 |
| The Wardrobe Philadelphia, PA | General Grant | $10,000 |
| Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General Grant | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,039,601 | $359,272 | $233,617 | $227,100 | 14 | $227,333 | $347,274 | $182,451 |
| 2024 | $1,913,946 | $407,706 | $217,643 | $204,750 | 9 | $217,643 | $392,708 | $175,908 |
| 2023 | $1,723,883 | $336,700 | $213,909 | $209,985 | 9 | $213,909 | $330,296 | $146,297 |
| 2022 | $1,601,092 | $258,239 | $173,130 | $172,750 | 8 | $172,750 | $240,216 | $156,340 |
| 2021 | $1,515,983 | $125,405 | $179,935 | $177,850 | 2 | $177,850 | $121,661 | $163,642 |
| 2020 | $1,570,513 | $105,554 | $169,778 | $168,700 | 1 | — | $100,410 | $140,600 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lipstein Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $182K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including youth hockey and education, maternal health, civil liberties, trails and outdoor activity, hospital care, food access, public radio, and community services. These are the grantees’ areas of work, not stated priorities of the foundation.
For example, Mamatoto Village says it serves Black women through maternal-health career pathways and perinatal support. The Institute for Justice says it uses litigation, training, communication, activism, and research to advance individual liberties. Rails to Trails Conservancy describes its work as building trails and making outdoor activity accessible. Chester County Hospital says it provides patient care and health-professional education, while the Chester County Food Bank says it works to improve equitable access to nutritious food in Chester County.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $227,100. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $45,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the listed 2025 grants were $45,000 to Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education; $34,100 to various organizations for charitable pledges; $33,000 to Mamatoto Village for capital debt retirement; $25,000 to The Patriot Fund; and $20,000 to the Institute for Justice. Other listed grants included $15,000 to Founding Forward; $10,000 each to Rails to Trails Conservancy, Chester County Hospital, and The Wardrobe; and $5,000 each to the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, Chester County Food Bank, and Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. National Public Radio also received $5,000 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sanford Lipstein as president, Gail Lipstein as vice president, and Loree Lipstein, Brian Lipstein, and Julie Lipstein as directors.
Lipstein Family Foundation is led by Sanford Lipstein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sanford Lipstein
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Lipstein
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Lipstein
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loree Lipstein
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Lipstein
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lipstein Family Foundation
How much does Lipstein Family Foundation give each year?
Lipstein Family Foundation gave $227K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $205K across 9 grants.
What is Lipstein Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lipstein Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,221, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lipstein Family Foundation give grants?
Lipstein Family Foundation's top state is Pennsylvania, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (31%) and District of Columbia (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Lipstein Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 86% of Lipstein Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 14) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lipstein Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lipstein Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education ($45,000), Mamatoto Village ($33,000) and The Patriot Fund ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lipstein Family Foundation?
Lipstein Family Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $227K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $182K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lipstein Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including youth hockey and education, maternal health, civil liberties, trails and outdoor activity, hospital care, food access, public radio, and community services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lipstein Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2020–2025.
Does Lipstein Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Lipstein Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Lipstein Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lipstein-family-foundation-morg_28aea01e12eb431a8ac7acfc92a754a9
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