LK Family Foundation
LK Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2023 filing lists six grants, all to recipients in New York, for general support.
LK Family Foundation at a glance
In short: LK Family Foundation gave $25K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $4K), mostly in New York. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $24,584
- -91.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- -57.1% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $4,097
- -80.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $2,657
- Total assets
- $385,408
- +9.0% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026.
How to apply to LK Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5906 11Th Ave Apt 2, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who LK Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Kolel Asike Shmatasa ($6K). Together the top 5 received $16K.
Grant Size Distribution
269 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 266 grants of 269 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2023 went to recipients in New York. The six listed recipients were based in Brooklyn.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How LK Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 86% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 128% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2023) to $286K (2022). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Charity Less Than 1500 Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $9,000 |
| Kolel Asike Shmatasa Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $6,000 |
| Keren Yeshiu Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,814 |
| Mosdos Botoshan Inc Eizer Lanitzrach Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| Kollel Chatzos Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,270 |
| Uta of Boro Park Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $385,408 | $57,000 | $25,105 | $24,584 | 6 | $24,584 | $19,148 |
| 2022 | $353,513 | $309,752 | $287,030 | $286,250 | 14 | $287,030 | $17,249 |
| 2021 | $330,791 | $131,900 | $197,620 | $198,371 | 110 | $196,171 | — |
| 2020 | $396,511 | $394,300 | $173,536 | $173,083 | 139 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LK Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation gave $24,584 through six grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $9,000, with a median of $2,657. Recipients included Miscellaneous Charity Less Than 1500 ($9,000), Kolel Asike Shmatasa ($6,000), Keren Yesh iu ($2,814), Mosdos Botoshan Inc Eizer Lanitzrach ($2,500), Kollel Chatzos ($2,270), and UTA of Boro Park ($2,000); each grant was for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Lazar Klein is listed as trustee.
LK Family Foundation is led by Lazar Klein, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Lazar Klein
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 LK Family Foundation
How much does LK Family Foundation give each year?
LK Family Foundation gave $25K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $286K across 14 grants.
What is LK Family Foundation's typical grant size?
LK Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $2,657, and its average grant was $4,097, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does LK Family Foundation give grants?
LK Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (6 grants).
Does LK Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of LK Family Foundation's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are LK Family Foundation's largest grantees?
LK Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Kolel Asike Shmatasa ($6,000), Keren Yeshiu ($2,814) and Mosdos Botoshan Inc Eizer Lanitzrach ($2,500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is LK Family Foundation?
LK Family Foundation reported $385K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from LK Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it 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 LK Family Foundation's EIN?
LK Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4522790. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does LK 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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