Lostand Foundation Inc
Lostand Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Cold Spring, New York. In 2024, it reported 16 grants totaling $323,750, with the largest grants going to Native Americans in Philanthropy, Jewel Heart, and Enterprise Community Partners.
Lostand Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lostand Foundation Inc gave $324K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $323,750
- +3137.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +1500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,234
- +102.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $867,416
- +8612.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lostand Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 144 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516
Phone: (914) 286-6370
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lostand Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Native Americans in Philanthropy ($250K). Together the top 10 received $322K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 17 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC; 12% to recipients in Michigan; and 10% to recipients in New York. Listed New York recipients include organizations in Cold Spring, Garrison, Peekskill, and New York City.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lostand Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $324K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $324K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Native Americans in Philanthropy Washington, DC | General Support | $250,000 |
| Jewel Heart Ann Arbor, MI | General Support | $40,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Caring for the Hungry & Homeless of Peekskill Peekskill, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| Fortune Society Long Island City, NY | General Support | $2,500 |
| Philipstown Behavorial Health Hub Cold Spring, NY | General Support | $1,000 |
| Glynwood Center Inc Cold Spring, NY | General Support | $500 |
| Constitution Marsh Audubon Ctr & Sanctuary Cold Spring, NY | General Support | $250 |
| Desmond Fish Library Garrison, NY | General Support | $250 |
| Garrison Arts Center Garrison, NY | General Support | $250 |
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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 | $867,416 | $1,490,780 | $329,386 | $323,750 | 16 | $329,383 | $155,458 | $14,965 |
| 2023 | $9,956 | $190 | $10,315 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,314 | $190 | $847 |
| 2022 | $20,081 | $30,081 | $10,000 | — | — | $10,000 | $81 | $533 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lostand Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $15K 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in philanthropy, food systems, environmental protection, and local news, among other areas. For example, Native Americans in Philanthropy describes its mission as increasing philanthropic investment in Native communities and transforming philanthropy’s relationship with Indigenous communities. Glynwood says it works to cultivate just and resilient regional food systems; Hudson River Sloop Clearwater says it works to preserve and protect the Hudson River and related waters; and Highlands Current describes itself as an independent, nonpartisan source of information for Hudson Highlands communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 16 grants totaling $323,750. The median grant was $250; individual grants ranged from $250 to $250,000. The largest grants were $250,000 to Native Americans in Philanthropy, $40,000 to Jewel Heart, and $25,000 to Enterprise Community Partners. Other listed grants included $2,500 each to Caring for the Hungry & Homeless of Peekskill and the Fortune Society, and $1,000 to Philipstown Behavioral Health Hub.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan F P Rose as director, president, and treasurer; Diana Calthorpe Rose as director and vice president; Ariel Flores Zurofsky and Rachel Leah Rose as directors; and Vivian Weixeldorfer as secretary.
Lostand Foundation Inc is led by Jonathan F. P. Rose, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jonathan F. P. Rose
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ariel Flores Zurofsky
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diana Calthorpe Rose
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Leah Rose
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vivian Weixeldorfer
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Lostand Foundation Inc
How much does Lostand Foundation Inc give each year?
Lostand Foundation Inc gave $324K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is Lostand Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lostand Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $20,234, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lostand Foundation Inc give grants?
Lostand Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Michigan (12%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cold Spring, NY (5 grants), Garrison, NY (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Lostand Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lostand Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (16 of 16) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lostand Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lostand Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Native Americans in Philanthropy ($250,000), Jewel Heart ($40,000) and Enterprise Community Partners ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lostand Foundation Inc?
Lostand Foundation Inc reported $867K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $329K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $15K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lostand Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in philanthropy, food systems, environmental protection, and local news, among other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lostand Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds 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 Lostand Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lostand Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-2021757. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does Lostand 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Lostand Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lostand-foundation-inc-morg_b9283b5cf44d4eeb814fa36419ba2ec1
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