Lisa P Loeb Foundation
The Lisa P Loeb Foundation is a private foundation based in Walnut Creek, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to organizations including Jewish, health, community, and other nonprofits; the listed grants went primarily to recipients in Massachusetts.
Lisa P Loeb Foundation at a glance
In short: Lisa P Loeb Foundation gave $69K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Massachusetts. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $68,500
- +144.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,605
- +106.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $377,812
- -11.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (8 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lisa P Loeb Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- Contact
Application contact: Alberta Richmond
Mailing address: 2801 Shadelands Dr 321, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone: (617) 332-5828
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lisa P Loeb Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($10K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
107 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 107 grants of 107 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (88%), California (9%), Washington, DC (3%), and Virginia (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lisa P Loeb Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 19 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 20% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 291% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2023) to $69K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Jewish Philanthropies Boston, MA | Unrestricted Purpose | $10,000 |
| Hebrew Seniorlife Boston, MA | Unrestricted Purpose | $10,000 |
| Mass Generel Hospital Boston, MA | Unrestricted Purpose | $10,000 |
| Newton-Wellesley Hospital Newton, MA | Unrestricted Purpose | $10,000 |
| Temple Israel Boston, MA | Unrestricted Purpose | $7,000 |
| Foundation of Mass Eye & Ear Boston, MA | Unrestricted Purpose | $5,000 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Purpose | $5,000 |
| Family Access Boston, MA | Unrestricted Purpose | $2,000 |
| Charles River YMCA Needham, MA | Unrestricted Purpose | $1,000 |
| Hebrew College Newton, MA | Unrestricted Purpose | $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 | $377,812 | $32,596 | $81,768 | $68,500 | 19 | $68,500 | $19,328 | $23,514 |
| 2023 | $426,984 | $26,977 | $32,385 | $28,000 | 16 | $28,000 | $23,417 | $23,212 |
| 2022 | $432,392 | $10,939 | $45,658 | $32,500 | 15 | $32,500 | $1,031 | $25,347 |
| 2021 | $467,111 | $50,343 | $62,741 | $57,000 | 24 | $57,000 | $44,637 | $28,746 |
| 2020 | $479,508 | $35,333 | $64,415 | $50,680 | 33 | — | $21,633 | $27,573 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lisa P Loeb Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for organizations such as Combined Jewish Philanthropies, hospitals, Temple Israel, and the Newton Food Pantry. The Newton Food Pantry describes its mission as alleviating food insecurity by providing free supplemental food and personal care products to community members in need, with dignity, compassion, and respect.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 19 grants totaling $68,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median of $1,000. Its largest listed grants were $10,000 each to Combined Jewish Philanthropies, Hebrew SeniorLife, Mass General Hospital, and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Other listed awards included $7,000 to Temple Israel; $5,000 each to the Foundation of Mass Eye & Ear and Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health; and $1,000 to the Newton Food Pantry.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It accepts unsolicited requests; applicants should send a letter specifying the purpose of the request and evidence of tax-exempt status. The filing lists no award restrictions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Alberta Richmond is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Lisa P Loeb Foundation is led by Alberta Richmond, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alberta Richmond
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Lisa P Loeb Foundation
How much does Lisa P Loeb Foundation give each year?
Lisa P Loeb Foundation gave $69K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 16 grants.
What is Lisa P Loeb Foundation's typical grant size?
Lisa P Loeb Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,605, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lisa P Loeb Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Lisa P Loeb Foundation give grants?
Lisa P Loeb Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (8 grants), Newton, MA (3 grants) and Needham, MA (2 grants).
Does Lisa P Loeb Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lisa P Loeb Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lisa P Loeb Foundation's largest grantees?
Lisa P Loeb Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Combined Jewish Philanthropies ($10,000), Hebrew Seniorlife ($10,000) and Mass Generel Hospital ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lisa P Loeb Foundation?
Lisa P Loeb Foundation reported $378K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $69K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lisa P Loeb Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations such as Combined Jewish Philanthropies, hospitals, Temple Israel, and the Newton Food Pantry. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lisa P Loeb Foundation?
Lisa P Loeb Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Lisa P Loeb Foundation's EIN?
Lisa P Loeb Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6860384. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lisa P Loeb Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, 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.
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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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Grantable. (2026). Lisa P Loeb Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lisa-p-loeb-foundation-morg_6f0427a9a1194c6a819695331d407781
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