LLL Foundation Inc
LLL Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting, among other activities, education, community services, recovery support, and the arts.
LLL Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: LLL Foundation Inc gave $68K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state New York. 54% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $67,845
- -40.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -7.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,827
- -35.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $525
- Total assets
- $3,045,665
- +0.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (13 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (38% 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 LLL 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 212 West 18Th Street, New York, NY 10011
Phone: (212) 982-3137
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who LLL Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $63K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Of 2024 grant dollars, 38% went to recipients in New York, 37% in Connecticut, 15% in Maryland, 7% in Pennsylvania, and 1% in Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is LLL Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 24 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $3K repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2255% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 43% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $3K (2021) to $115K (2022). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation Bethesda, MD | Encourage and increase private philanthropy and government spending to fund the infrastructure and capacity of community-based organizations providing science-based recovery support services for substance use disorder. | $10,000 |
| The Field Donor Advised Fund New York, NY | Support for education | $10,000 |
| Organization for the Advancement of Afgan Women New York, NY | Making positive difference in the lives Afgan women, men, and children by providing access to education and health care services. | $8,000 |
| New London Education Foundation New London, CT | The New London Education Foundation (NLEF) was established to support the New London Public Schools (NLPS) through increased student-achievement initiatives, cultural awareness, professional development for faculty and staff, and comprehensive school improvement. | $7,500 |
| New London Homeless Hospitality Center Lew London, CT | Community Support | $6,000 |
| Franklin & Marshall College Lancaster, PA | Support for education | $5,000 |
| Safe Futures New London, CT | Stopping abuse, restoring hope, and saving lives of those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking, elder abuse, and child abuse in Southeastern Connecticut. | $5,000 |
| Citymeals on Wheels New York, NY | Community Support | $5,000 |
| Sister Cities Essex Hatti Essex, CT | Partnering with the people of Deschapelles, Haiti to strengthen and sustain educational and cultural programs that expand and create opportunities for growth in the community. | $3,500 |
| New London Community Meal Center New London, CT | Feeding those who are hungry today, and working to build a healthy and equitable food system and community for all. | $2,500 |
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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 | $3,045,665 | $82,256 | $86,909 | $67,845 | 24 | $67,845 | $65,229 | $158,883 |
| 2023 | $3,041,868 | $-41,649 | $139,082 | $114,718 | 26 | $114,718 | $14,749 | $145,927 |
| 2022 | $3,221,962 | $-8,540 | $143,296 | $115,230 | 35 | $122,321 | — | $155,387 |
| 2021 | $3,373,207 | $269,822 | $24,054 | $2,881 | 18 | $10,631 | $251,384 | $153,353 |
| 2020 | $3,128,723 | $124,609 | $127,427 | $92,031 | 18 | — | $98,245 | $150,001 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LLL Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $159K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation describes its mission as building philanthropy and government support for community-based organizations providing science-based substance use disorder recovery services. Franklin & Marshall College describes itself as a residential college dedicated to undergraduate liberal arts education. New York City Center says it works to make dance and musical theater accessible to a broad audience, while the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center describes its work as presenting cultural and performing arts and providing arts education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $67,845. Grants ranged from $50 to $10,000, with a median grant of $525. Larger awards included $10,000 to Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation for recovery-support infrastructure and $10,000 to The Field Donor Advised Fund for education. Other grants included $8,000 to the Organization for the Advancement of Afgan Women, $7,500 to New London Education Foundation, and $6,000 to New London Homeless Hospitality Center.
Additional 2024 recipients included Safe Futures ($5,000), Franklin & Marshall College ($5,000), Citymeals on Wheels ($5,000), Sister Cities Essex Hatti ($3,500), New London Community Meal Center ($2,500), and Internet Archive ($550). The grantee descriptions indicate work in areas including domestic-violence services, food assistance, education, and access to digital collections. New London Homeless Hospitality Center describes providing hospitality and shelter for homeless adults.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Leila Shakkour (Dir/P/T/ASRQ), Michael Thorne (Dir/VP/ASRQ), and Daniel M Rosen (Dir/ASRQ).
LLL Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Daniel M Rosen
Director & Asrq
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leila Shakkour
Director, P, T & Asrq
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Thorne
Director, Vice President & Asrq
On filings since 2020
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 LLL Foundation Inc
How much does LLL Foundation Inc give each year?
LLL Foundation Inc gave $68K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $115K across 26 grants.
What is LLL Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
LLL Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $525, and its average grant was $2,827, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from LLL Foundation Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does LLL Foundation Inc give grants?
LLL Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (37%) and Maryland (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (11 grants) and New London, CT (3 grants).
Does LLL Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on LLL Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support for the arts" (5 grants), "Support for education" (3 grants) and "Community Support" (3 grants).
Who are LLL Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
LLL Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Global Recovery Initiatives Foundation ($10,000), The Field Donor Advised Fund ($10,000) and Organization for the Advancement of Afgan Women ($8,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is LLL Foundation Inc?
LLL Foundation Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $68K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $159K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does LLL Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from LLL Foundation Inc?
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 LLL Foundation Inc's EIN?
LLL Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 57-1147978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does LLL 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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