Liskmorris Foundation Inc
Liskmorris Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Clifton Springs, New York. It supports nonprofit organizations in education, health, and arts and culture, with a focus on the Finger Lakes Region of New York State.
Liskmorris Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Liskmorris Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 30 grants in 2024 (avg $62K), mostly in New York. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,845,250
- -12.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 30
- +20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $61,508
- -27.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,500
- Total assets
- $76,097
- +327.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (10 of 30, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 Liskmorris Foundation Inc
- 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. Its website describes an online application process: applicants create a portal login, complete and save an application, and may edit it until the deadline. The website says the Grants Committee reviews applications for alignment with the foundation’s mission and vision and completeness; the Financial Committee reviews submitted balance sheets, budgets, and profit-and-loss information; and the board makes the final funding decision after a Grants Committee recommendation. Applicants must register again for each grant cycle.
- Review Cycle
- The website lists October 9, 2026, as the application deadline; applications open August 15, 2026.
- Deadline
- The website lists October 9, 2026, as the application deadline; applications open August 15, 2026.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2 South Street, Clifton Springs, NY 14432
Phone: (315) 462-4225
Website: https://liskmorrisfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Liskmorris Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic Foundation ($575K). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 102 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation says it focuses on organizations in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State. Its 2024 reported grants went entirely to organizations in New York, including recipients in Clifton Springs, Rochester, Geneva, Honeoye Falls, and Penn Yan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Liskmorris Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 30 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $15K; repeat grants $85K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 43% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $967K (2020) to $2.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 30 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic Foundation Clifton Springs, NY | General Donation | $575,000 |
| Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Inc Rochester, NY | General Donation | $350,000 |
| Main Street Arts Inc Clifton Springs, NY | General Donation | $250,000 |
| Strong Museum of Play Rochester, NY | General Donation | $120,000 |
| George Eastman Museum Rochester, NY | General Donation | $100,000 |
| House of John Inc Clifton Springs, NY | General Donation | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Central Upstate New York Rochester, NY | General Donation | $50,000 |
| True North Rochester Prep Charter School Rochester, NY | General Donation | $50,000 |
| Village of Clifton Springs Clifton Springs, NY | General Donation | $50,000 |
| Yates Cultural and Recreational Resources Penn Yan, NY | General Donation | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76,097 | $2,100,010 | $2,041,728 | $1,845,250 | 30 | $2,041,578 | $6,841 |
| 2023 | $17,815 | $2,150,116 | $2,185,267 | $2,111,750 | 25 | $2,185,117 | $7,274 |
| 2022 | $52,966 | $1,050,012 | $1,080,535 | $1,025,250 | 17 | $1,080,385 | $6,732 |
| 2021 | $83,489 | $1,450,013 | $1,379,450 | $1,293,250 | 14 | $1,379,300 | $6,621 |
| 2020 | $12,926 | $950,027 | $987,705 | $967,200 | 16 | — | $6,810 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Liskmorris Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $7K 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
The foundation’s mission is to make meaningful and measurable positive improvements in the quality of life for local communities. It says it primarily supports organizations promoting education, health and wellness, and arts and culture, particularly those located in the Finger Lakes Region.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate these areas. The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra describes its mission as inspiring, engaging, and enriching its community through music; Main Street Arts says it promotes regional artists and art education; and the George Eastman Museum describes itself as a research and educational institution focused on photography and cinema. Health-related grantees include Geneva General Hospital, whose stated mission emphasizes accessible, reasonably priced services and health education, and Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic Foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 30 grants totaling $1,845,250. Grant amounts ranged from $2,250 to $575,000, with a median of $15,500. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in New York.
The largest 2024 grants included $575,000 to Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic Foundation, $350,000 to Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, $250,000 to Main Street Arts, $120,000 to Strong Museum of Play, and $100,000 to George Eastman Museum. Each was listed as a general donation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robert Woodhouse as president; Anthony Mancilla as vice president; Anne Mancilla as secretary; Brian Morris as treasurer; and Leopoldo Mancilla, Barbara Criblear, and Donald Cummings as directors.
Liskmorris Foundation Inc is led by Robert Woodhouse, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Woodhouse
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Criblear
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald Cummings
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leopoldo Mancilla
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Mancilla
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Mancilla
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Morris
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/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 Liskmorris Foundation Inc
How much does Liskmorris Foundation Inc give each year?
Liskmorris Foundation Inc gave $1.8M across 30 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.1M across 25 grants.
What is Liskmorris Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Liskmorris Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $15,500, and its average grant was $61,508, across 30 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Liskmorris Foundation Inc that year got $15K on average.
Where does Liskmorris Foundation Inc give grants?
Liskmorris Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Rochester, NY (13 grants), Clifton Springs, NY (8 grants) and Canandaigua, NY (4 grants).
Does Liskmorris Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Liskmorris Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (30 of 30) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Liskmorris Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Liskmorris Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Clifton Springs Hospital & Clinic Foundation ($575,000), Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Inc ($350,000) and Main Street Arts Inc ($250,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Liskmorris Foundation Inc?
Liskmorris Foundation Inc reported $76K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Liskmorris Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to make meaningful and measurable positive improvements in the quality of life for local communities. It says it primarily supports organizations promoting education, health and wellness, and arts and culture, particularly those located in the Finger Lakes Region. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Liskmorris Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Liskmorris Foundation Inc's EIN?
Liskmorris Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3204719. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Liskmorris 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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