Lostand Foundation
Lostand Foundation is a private foundation based in Cold Spring, New York. Its 2024 filing reports 68 grants totaling $1,631,773. The foundation also reports direct charitable activity involving a building used by a public charity to host programs, educational conferences, and seminars.
Lostand Foundation at a glance
In short: Lostand Foundation gave $1.6M across 68 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in New York. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,631,773
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 68
- +19.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,997
- -32.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $7,619,818
- -19.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (25 of 68, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (87% 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 Lostand Foundation
- 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: 144 Main Street, Cold Spring, NY 10516
Phone: (914) 232-1396
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lostand Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Garrison Institute ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
336 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 300 grants of 336 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 4% to Connecticut, 3% to North Carolina, and 1% to Florida. Another 4% was listed under an unidentified recipient-state category.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lostand Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 25 of 68 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 49% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 709% 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 $1.6M (2024) to $2.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 68 grants totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Garrison Institute Garrison, NY | General Support | $1,011,774 |
| Garrison Institute International | General Support | $62,299 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | General Support | $60,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Prosocial World Dobson, NC | General Support | $50,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History New York, NY | General Support | $31,000 |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music Brooklyn, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Enterprise Community Partners New York, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Garrison, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
| New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hosp Cortlandt Manor, NY | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 | $7,619,818 | $542,692 | $2,038,184 | $1,631,773 | 68 | $1,657,025 | $371,341 | $233,870 |
| 2023 | $9,404,745 | $1,360,607 | $2,382,947 | $2,039,285 | 57 | $2,058,708 | $769,435 | $280,675 |
| 2022 | $10,419,621 | $1,374,874 | $3,226,435 | $2,830,938 | 77 | $2,877,202 | $797,867 | $378,768 |
| 2021 | $12,457,124 | $2,020,159 | $2,466,394 | $2,085,469 | 52 | — | $1,006,056 | $245,446 |
| 2020 | $13,392,998 | $2,083,089 | $2,856,942 | $2,315,762 | 82 | — | $695,922 | $310,547 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lostand Foundation reported a distributable amount of $234K 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
The available information does not state a broader mission for the foundation. Its grants include support for arts and cultural organizations, educational and scientific institutions, and organizations working in other areas. For example, the Metropolitan Museum of Art says its mission is to collect, study, conserve, and present significant works of art; the American Museum of Natural History describes its mission as discovering, interpreting, and sharing knowledge about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through research and education. Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival says it engages audiences in a theatrical celebration of shared humanity, while Vinceremos Riding Center says it serves people with disabilities through recreational and therapeutic horseback riding.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 68 grants totaling $1,631,773. Grants ranged from $250 to $1,011,774, with a median of $3,250. The largest grant was $1,011,774 to Garrison Institute for general support. Other notable grants included $62,299 to Garrison Institute International, $60,000 to Yale University, $50,000 each to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Prosocial World, and $31,000 to the American Museum of Natural History. Brooklyn Academy of Music, Enterprise Community Partners, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, New York Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, and Scenic Hudson each received $25,000; Dia Center for the Arts received $20,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Diana C Rose as president; Jonathan F P Rose as vice president/treasurer; Ariel Flores and Rachel Rose as vice presidents; and Vivian Weixeldorfer as secretary/assistant treasurer.
Lostand Foundation is led by Diana C. Rose, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diana C. Rose
President
Vice President & Secretary → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ariel Flores
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan F. P. Rose
Vice President & Treasurer
President → Vice President & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Rose
Vice President
Assistant Treasurer → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vivian Weixeldorfer
Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Secretary → Secretary & Assistant Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Lostand Foundation
How much does Lostand Foundation give each year?
Lostand Foundation gave $1.6M across 68 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.0M across 57 grants.
What is Lostand Foundation's typical grant size?
Lostand Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,250, and its average grant was $23,997, across 68 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lostand Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Lostand Foundation give grants?
Lostand Foundation gives mostly in New York: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (24 grants), Garrison, NY (11 grants), Cold Spring, NY (6 grants) and New Haven, CT (2 grants).
Does Lostand Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lostand Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (68 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lostand Foundation's largest grantees?
Lostand Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Garrison Institute ($1,011,774), Garrison Institute International ($62,299) and Yale University ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lostand Foundation?
Lostand Foundation reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $234K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lostand Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a broader mission for the foundation. Its grants include support for arts and cultural organizations, educational and scientific institutions, and organizations working in other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lostand Foundation?
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 Lostand Foundation's EIN?
Lostand Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3945705. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lostand 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Lostand Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lostand-foundation-morg_4cb29307b10c4e6990b854b801db6b4e
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