Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc
Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Schenectady, New York. Its 2025 filing reports 19 grants totaling $24,290 to charitable organizations.
Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc gave $24K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $24,290
- +25.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +26.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,278
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $151,136
- +15.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (4 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 123 Partridge Run, Schenectady, NY 12309
Phone: (518) 370-5454
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Saratoga Performing Arts Center ($6K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 4% to California, 2% to Massachusetts, 1% to Florida, and less than 1% to Tennessee.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 19 grantees (21%) 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 $208; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $140 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 58% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 349% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2024) to $48K (2023). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Performing Arts Center Saratoga Springs, NY | Charitable | $6,250 |
| Jewish Federation of Northeastern N Albany, NY | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Congregation Agudath Achim Schenectady, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Society for Yad Vashem New York, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Hadassah New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Stand with US Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Niskayuna PBA Niskayuna, NY | Charitable | $500 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge Needham, MA | Charitable | $500 |
| Schenectady JCC Schenectady, NY | Charitable | $300 |
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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 | $151,136 | $45,631 | $25,736 | $24,290 | 19 | $24,290 | $44 | $6,953 |
| 2024 | $131,241 | $39,953 | $20,452 | $19,402 | 15 | $19,402 | $37 | $5,982 |
| 2023 | $111,740 | $47,250 | $49,230 | $48,180 | 12 | $48,180 | $20 | $5,552 |
| 2022 | $113,720 | $44,578 | $23,583 | $22,511 | 14 | $22,511 | $2 | $5,084 |
| 2021 | $92,725 | $104,546 | $28,741 | $27,716 | 8 | — | $3,136 | $2,656 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K 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
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include support for performing arts, Jewish and Holocaust-related organizations, a police association, a fire department, and other charitable organizations.
Among its grantees, Saratoga Performing Arts Center describes itself as a performing arts venue and summer home of New York City Ballet and the Philadelphia Orchestra. The American Society for Yad Vashem says it supports public education about the Holocaust and memorial activities for its victims. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $24,290. Grants ranged from $50 to $6,250, with a median grant of $300. Its largest awards included $6,250 to Saratoga Performing Arts Center, $6,000 to the Jewish Federation of Northeastern N, $3,000 to Friends of Israel Defense Forces, and $2,500 to Congregation Agudath Achim. Other listed grants included $1,500 to the American Society for Yad Vashem, $1,000 each to Hadassah and Stand With Us, and $500 each to Niskayuna PBA and Pan-Mass Challenge.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lisa Sternlicht and Aaron Sternlicht as directors.
Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aaron Sternlicht
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lisa Sternlicht
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc gave $24K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $19K across 15 grants.
What is Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $1,278, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc that year got $208 on average.
Where does Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants), Schenectady, NY (3 grants), Albany, NY (2 grants) and Niskayuna, NY (2 grants).
Does Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (19 grants).
Who are Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Saratoga Performing Arts Center ($6,250), Jewish Federation of Northeastern N ($6,000) and Friends of Israel Defense Forces ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc?
Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc reported $151K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $24K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants include support for performing arts, Jewish and Holocaust-related organizations, a police association, a fire department, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2395697. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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