Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation
Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation is a private foundation, based in Harrisburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 3 grants totaling $74K.
Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation at a glance
In short: Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation gave $74K across 3 grants in 2021 (avg $25K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $73,561
- -35.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 3
- -72.7% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $24,520
- +135.6% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $6,969
- -91.4% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Play on Philly ($36K). Together the top 3 received $74K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $74K (2021) to $115K (2020). In 2021 it made 3 grants totaling $74K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Play on Philly Philadelphia, PA | In-kind donation of cello bow school of dominique peccatte circa 1816 for use by students. | $35,561 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Harrisburg Harrisburg, PA | Hebrew High and Drama Department | $25,000 |
| Market Square Concerts Harrisburg, PA | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $6,969 | $3,003 | $77,309 | $73,561 | 3 | $1,295 |
| 2020 | $81,275 | $12 | $124,725 | $114,500 | 11 | $8,177 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation is led by Lois Lehrman Grass, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Lois Lehrman Grass
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Grass Weese
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Olewine Milke
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation
How much does Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation give each year?
Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation gave $74K across 3 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $115K across 11 grants.
What is Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation's typical grant size?
Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $25,000, and its average grant was $24,520, across 3 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation give grants?
Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Harrisburg, PA (2 grants).
Does Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation?
Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation reported $7K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $3K.
How much is Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation's EIN?
Lois Lehrman Grass Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7218005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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