Lubetzky Family Foundation
The Lubetzky Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its stated mission is to foster empathy and critical thinking to build resilient democracies and safeguard humanity; its activities include direct charitable programs and grants to charitable organizations.
Lubetzky Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lubetzky Family Foundation gave $125K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state Massachusetts. 92% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,312
- -57.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,443
- -57.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,021
- Total assets
- $1,135,678
- -30.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 92% first-time grantees (11 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (48% 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 Lubetzky Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1767, New York, NY 10156
Phone: (646) 814-2102
Website: https://www.lubetzkyfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lubetzky Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Friends of Libi Inc ($60K). Together the top 10 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 43 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars were reported as going to recipients in Massachusetts (48%), New York (46%), Delaware (2%), Texas (2%), and Washington, DC (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lubetzky Family Foundation open to new grantees?
92%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 12 grantees (92%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
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 $2K (2020) to $295K (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Libi Inc Brighton, MA | General Support | $60,000 |
| Builders Network Inc New York, NY | General Support | $50,000 |
| Columbia Barnard Hillel Inc New York, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| Common Ground Committee Inc Wilmington, DE | General Support | $2,575 |
| PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc New York, NY | General Support | $2,573 |
| New Hope Animal Rescue Austin, TX | General Support | $1,021 |
| The Film Collaborative Inc Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $1,021 |
| Travis County Parks Foundation Austin, TX | General Support | $1,010 |
| Blood Cancer United FKA Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Washington, DC | General Support | $1,000 |
| Flatwater Foundation Austin, TX | General Support | $529 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,135,678 | $6,745,445 | $7,139,188 | $125,312 | 12 | $6,949,299 | $43,721 |
| 2023 | $1,622,669 | $24,216,378 | $24,043,552 | $294,574 | 12 | $23,814,939 | $11,926 |
| 2022 | $1,406,186 | $14,097,549 | $16,404,811 | $70,566 | 11 | $16,277,647 | $524,965 |
| 2021 | $3,686,685 | $1,229,616 | $3,483,863 | $2,589 | 4 | $3,405,885 | $1,192,246 |
| 2020 | $5,803,792 | $307,251 | $2,574,469 | $2,114 | 4 | — | $295,292 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s website identifies empathy and critical thinking, democracy and democratic institutions, Jewish values in the service of society, and conflict resolution as areas of work. Its vision emphasizes empathetic, respectful, reflective, and just communities.
In its 2024 filing, the foundation described direct charitable activities including Starts With Us, which uses media, tools, and discussion groups to encourage independent thinking and constructive communication across differences; the Frontline Impact Project, which matches corporate donors with frontline workers and organizations facing unmet needs; and an initiative to combat xenophobia and extremism through local-language social media programming promoting understanding between Israelis and Palestinians.
The foundation’s 2024 grantees included organizations with varied missions. American Friends of LIBI describes its work as providing educational, medical, and other social services to new immigrants and underprivileged people and their families as they fulfill commitments to the Israeli Defense Forces. PEF Israel Endowment Funds describes work supporting needy people, health services, and educational and religious institutions in Israel. The Film Collaborative describes providing independent filmmakers with educational materials and distribution, fiscal sponsorship, and impact-marketing services. Travis County Parks Foundation describes its mission as increasing awareness, engagement, and community support for county parks. BBYO describes its work as involving Jewish teens in meaningful Jewish experiences, including identity enrichment and leadership development.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $125,312. Grant amounts ranged from $212 to $60,000, with a median grant of $1,021. The largest awards were $60,000 to American Friends of LIBI Inc. and $50,000 to Builders Network Inc.; both were designated for general support. Other listed grants included $5,000 to Columbia Barnard Hillel Inc., $2,575 to Common Ground Committee Inc., and $2,573 to PEF Israel Endowment Funds Inc.; each was designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Daniel Lubetzky as chair/director; Michelle Lubetzky as vice chair/director; Jeffrey Solomon as director; Michael Johnston as special advisor/director; Julianna Cohen as secretary/treasurer; Elle Lanning and Justin Mervis as directors; Tom Fishman as CEO, Starts With Us; Jessamyn Waldman Rodriguez as president; and Karen McSherry as VP, finance/special advisor.
Lubetzky Family Foundation is led by Tom Fishman, CEO & Starts With Us on every filing since 2022; 5 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tom Fishman
CEO & Starts With Us
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$411K (2022) → $314K (2024)
Jessamyn Waldman Rodriguez
President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$329K (2024)
Daniel Lubetzky
Chair & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Johnston
Special Advisor & Director
President → Special Advisor & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$322K (2020) → $235K (2024)
Jeffrey Solomon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Lubetzky
Vice Chair & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elle Lanning
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Mervis
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen McSherry
Vice President, Finance & Special Advisor
Controller → Vice President & Finance, 2022
Vice President & Finance → Vice President, Finance & Special Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$153K (2020) → $177K (2024)
Zhilun Pang
Vice President & Finance
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$76K (2024)
Julianna Cohen
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Khaled Abohalima (2020–2021) — Chief Information Officer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $329K, to Jessamyn Waldman Rodriguez (President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lubetzky Family Foundation
How much does Lubetzky Family Foundation give each year?
Lubetzky Family Foundation gave $125K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $295K across 12 grants.
What is Lubetzky Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lubetzky Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,021, and its average grant was $10,443, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lubetzky Family Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Lubetzky Family Foundation give grants?
Lubetzky Family Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was New York (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Austin, TX (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Lubetzky Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lubetzky Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lubetzky Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lubetzky Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Friends of Libi Inc ($60,000), Builders Network Inc ($50,000) and Columbia Barnard Hillel Inc ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lubetzky Family Foundation?
Lubetzky Family Foundation reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $6.7M.
What does Lubetzky Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s website identifies empathy and critical thinking, democracy and democratic institutions, Jewish values in the service of society, and conflict resolution as areas of work. Its vision emphasizes empathetic, respectful, reflective, and just communities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lubetzky Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Lubetzky Family Foundation's EIN?
Lubetzky Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1648087. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lubetzky Family 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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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