Lorber Charitable Fund
Lorber Charitable Fund is a private foundation based in Jericho, New York. Its 2024 grants supported education and community outreach, educational assistance, medical research, cancer research and education, and support for children and widows of fallen firefighters and police officers.
Lorber Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: Lorber Charitable Fund gave $465K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), mostly in New York. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $465,000
- -15.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -56.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $46,500
- +95.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,824,295
- +6.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (57% 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 Lorber Charitable Fund
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Applicants should contact Brian Lorber and submit a letter. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Brian Lorber
Mailing address: 350 Jericho Turnpike Suite 205, Jericho, NY 11735
Phone: (516) 882-2060
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lorber Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chabad of Southampton Jewish Center ($100K). Together the top 10 received $465K.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 97 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 57% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 27% to recipients in Florida, and 16% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lorber Charitable Fund open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $63K; repeat grants $43K. How we count
Medians: $63K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 80% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 250% of 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 $465K (2024) to $665K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $465K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad of Southampton Jewish Center Southampton, NY | Education and Community Outreach | $100,000 |
| Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons Southampton, NY | Education and Community Outreach | $100,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation Miami Beach, FL | Medical Research for Therapeutic Care | $100,000 |
| Babson College Wellesley Hills, MA | Educational Assistance | $75,000 |
| Kids N Camp Fund Brooklyn, NY | Education and Community Outreach | $25,000 |
| The University of Miami Project Destined Scholarship Fund Coral Gables, FL | Education and Community Outreach | $25,000 |
| National Dance Institute New York, NY | Education and Community Outreach | $10,000 |
| New York Restoration Project New York, NY | Education and Community Outreach | $10,000 |
| Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | Cancer Research and Education | $10,000 |
| Silver Shield Foundation New York, NY | Support for children and widows of fallen firefighters and police officers | $10,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Lorber Charitable Fund?
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 | $3,824,295 | $783,036 | $468,283 | $465,000 | 10 | $465,000 | $305,553 | $185,754 |
| 2023 | $3,579,920 | $582,374 | $561,683 | $547,788 | 23 | $547,788 | $107,149 | $185,887 |
| 2022 | $3,559,229 | $529,577 | $577,127 | $573,543 | 22 | $573,543 | $59,940 | $169,814 |
| 2021 | $3,606,779 | $500,387 | $673,810 | $665,275 | 24 | $665,275 | $39,649 | $169,655 |
| 2020 | $3,780,202 | $1,567,433 | $630,003 | $589,101 | 18 | — | $1,508,106 | $158,442 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lorber Charitable Fund reported a distributable amount of $186K 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
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, community outreach, health and medical research, and other areas. For example, Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation describes its mission as raising funds for a nonprofit acute-care teaching and research facility that provides health care, teaching, research, and charity care. Babson College says it educates entrepreneurial leaders who impact communities. New York Restoration Project describes work with residents to renovate gardens, restore parks, plant trees, and promote urban agriculture. The Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation says it funds innovative cancer research, while National Dance Institute describes using dance to foster children’s arts experiences and education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the fund awarded 10 grants totaling $465,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $100,000, with a median of $25,000. Its largest grants were $100,000 each to Chabad of Southampton Jewish Center, Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons, and Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation. Other grants included $75,000 to Babson College and $25,000 each to Kids N Camp Fund and the University of Miami Project Destined Scholarship Fund. Four organizations received $10,000 each: National Dance Institute, New York Restoration Project, Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation, and Silver Shield Foundation.
The fund awarded 23 grants totaling $547,788 in 2023 and 22 grants totaling $573,543 in 2022.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Brian Lorber as president, Michael Lorber as secretary, and Joshua Dubrow as treasurer.
Lorber Charitable Fund is led by Brian Lorber, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Lorber
President
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Dubrow
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Lorber
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1.5 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 Lorber Charitable Fund
How much does Lorber Charitable Fund give each year?
Lorber Charitable Fund gave $465K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $548K across 23 grants.
What is Lorber Charitable Fund's typical grant size?
Lorber Charitable Fund's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $46,500, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lorber Charitable Fund that year got $63K on average.
Where does Lorber Charitable Fund give grants?
Lorber Charitable Fund gives mostly in New York: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (27%) and Massachusetts (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants) and Southampton, NY (2 grants).
Does Lorber Charitable Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Lorber Charitable Fund's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education and Community Outreach" (6 grants).
Who are Lorber Charitable Fund's largest grantees?
Lorber Charitable Fund's largest 2024 grantees include Chabad of Southampton Jewish Center ($100,000), Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons ($100,000) and Mount Sinai Medical Center Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lorber Charitable Fund?
Lorber Charitable Fund reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $465K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $186K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lorber Charitable Fund fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for organizations working in education, community outreach, health and medical research, and other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lorber Charitable Fund?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lorber Charitable Fund's EIN?
Lorber Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3375574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Lorber Charitable Fund's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in New York
The Ford Foundation
New York, NY
The Ford Foundation funds organizations and initiatives working to reduce inequality and advance social justice, including work on civic engagement, civil rights, climate justice, disability rights, and technology and society. In 2024, its grants ranged from $45 to $15 million, with a median of $100,000, supporting work in the U.S. and internationally. It says most grants are identified by the foundation and it does not accept unsolicited proposals by mail, email, or phone; limited opportunities may be offered separately.
Assets
$17.5B
Grants
4,007
Total Given
$844.7M
The New York Community Trust
New York, NY
The New York Community Trust funds nonprofit programs in areas such as arts, education, health, the environment, workforce development, and youth development, including projects that improve services, build organizational capacity, or advance policy and systems change. Its competitive grants mainly serve New York City, Long Island, and Westchester, with some national and international environmental funding; the 2024 median grant was $20,000. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.5B
Grants
2,748
Total Given
$193.8M
The Simons Foundation Inc
New York, NY
The Simons Foundation funds research and public engagement in mathematics and the physical, life, autism, and neuroscience sciences. In 2024, it made 1,727 grants, with a median award of $72,000 and amounts ranging from $1,480 to $20 million, supporting organizations in the U.S. and internationally. It states that it funds only preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$4.5B
Grants
1,727
Total Given
$272.0M
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
New York, NY
LISC funds affordable housing, community development, small businesses, and related efforts that strengthen inclusive communities, providing grants as well as loans, equity, and technical assistance across the country. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $40,000, though amounts varied widely. Application access is program-specific: for its Rhode Island child care facilities planning grants, applicants are instructed to consult program staff before submitting a request.
Assets
$1.6B
Grants
1,119
Total Given
$102.8M
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund Inc
New York, NY
Wellspring Philanthropic Fund supports human rights and social and economic justice, including work on climate, the environment, civic engagement, and Jewish causes, in the United States and internationally. Its 2024 grants had a median of $200,000, with amounts ranging from $500 to $9.75 million. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests; it plans to end grantmaking by the end of 2028.
Assets
$134.4M
Grants
1,101
Total Given
$326.0M
More Funders in New York
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Lorber Charitable Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lorber-charitable-fund-morg_a1e23fed2c184d98aabfd68c798daed6
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_113375574_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Lorber Charitable Fund funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/lorber-charitable-fund-morg_a1e23fed2c184d98aabfd68c798daed6},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-12. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Lorber Charitable Fund's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Lorber Charitable Fund down — hundreds of funders to go?