Lubin Family Foundation
The Lubin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. In 2024, it reported making 21 grants totaling $242,500 to charitable organizations; the listed grant purposes were “GENERAL USE.”
Key facts about Lubin Family Foundation
In short: Lubin Family Foundation gave $243K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in New York. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 13-6991626
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $242,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- Average grant
- $11,548
- Median grant
- $10,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (5 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Total assets
- $6,858,928
- Primary geography
- New York (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- 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. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.9M
+5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$243K
+10.2% YoY
Grant Count
21
-8.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+20.7% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lubin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $380K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Lubin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 21 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 62% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 72% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 65% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including colleges, schools, a medical college, environmental organizations, and other charitable recipients. Skidmore College describes its mission as educating predominantly full-time undergraduates and preparing graduates to be informed, responsible citizens. Emma Willard School describes itself as a privately operated school for girls in grades 9 through 12. Environmental Defense Fund says it works to preserve natural systems and address environmental problems, guided by science and economics.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 21 grants totaling $242,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $45,000, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest were $45,000 to NYP Weill Cornell Medical College, $30,000 to Skidmore College, $25,000 to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and $20,000 each to Freedman Charitable Endowment, Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program, and Scratch Foundation. The listed purposes for these grants were “GENERAL USE.”
How to Apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 19% to Massachusetts, 8% each to Illinois and Rhode Island, and 6% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $220K (2023) to $882K (2021). In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $243K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NYP Weill Cornell Medical College ($45K). Together the top 10 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
130 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 130 (93%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NYP Weill Cornell Medical College New York, NY | General Use | $45,000 |
| Skidmore College Saratoga Springs, NY | General Use | $30,000 |
| American Academy of Arts and Sciences Cambridge, MA | General Use | $25,000 |
| Freedman Charitable Endowment New York, NY | General Use | $20,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Warwick, RI | General Use | $20,000 |
| Scratch Foundation Boston, MA | General Use | $20,000 |
| Colgate University Hamilton, NY | General Use | $10,000 |
| Emma Willard School Troy, NY | General Use | $10,000 |
| Rockefeller University New York, NY | General Use | $10,000 |
| The Skills Initiative Philadelphia, PA | General Use | $10,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,858,928 | $611,399 | $275,948 | $242,500 |
| 2023 | $6,523,474 | $458,880 | $248,243 | $220,000 |
| 2022 | $6,312,797 | $675,043 | $853,902 | $827,500 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,858,928 | $6,523,474 | $6,312,797 |
| Revenue | $611,399 | $458,880 | $675,043 |
| Expenses | $275,948 | $248,243 | $853,902 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $247,500 | $223,550 | $832,900 |
| Net Investment Income | $589,857 | $442,228 | $657,791 |
| Distributable Amount | $379,644 | $342,253 | $355,045 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Sara L Schupf is listed as a trustee.
Lubin Family Foundation is led by Sara L. Schupf, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sara L. Schupf
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 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.
Contact
Mailing address: 620 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10065
Phone: (212) 997-0600
Frequently asked questions about Lubin Family Foundation
How much does Lubin Family Foundation give each year?
Lubin Family Foundation gave $243K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $220K across 23 grants.
What is Lubin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lubin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,548, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lubin Family Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does Lubin Family Foundation give grants?
Lubin Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (19%) and Illinois (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants), Philadelphia, PA (3 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Lubin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lubin Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lubin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lubin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include NYP Weill Cornell Medical College ($45,000), Skidmore College ($30,000) and American Academy of Arts and Sciences ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lubin Family Foundation?
Lubin Family Foundation reported $6.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $248K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $380K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Lubin Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations including colleges, schools, a medical college, environmental organizations, and other charitable recipients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lubin Family 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 Lubin Family Foundation's EIN?
Lubin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6991626. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lubin 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.
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Grantable. (2026). Lubin Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lubin-family-foundation-morg_3f2617251019471d96f27eee25c3c1b2
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