Lybss Foundation
Lybss Foundation is a private foundation based in Brooklyn, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in New York.
Lybss Foundation at a glance
In short: Lybss Foundation gave $106K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New York. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $106,250
- -28.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,083
- -33.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,330
- Total assets
- $1,879,570
- -3.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (95% 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 Lybss 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: 149 Ross St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: (347) 528-3333
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lybss Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cong Bais Chinuch Atares Bnos ($25K). Together the top 10 received $93K.
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 106 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 5% to recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lybss Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% 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 $106K (2024) to $202K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $106K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cong Bais Chinuch Atares Bnos Brooklyn, NY | General Suppot | $24,500 |
| Various Contributions Less Than 1500 Brooklyn, NY | General Suppot | $19,835 |
| Congregation Hisachdus Avreichim of Bates Monsey, NY | General Support | $14,500 |
| KZM Brooklyn, NY | General Suppot | $7,010 |
| Cong Keren Ezrah Monsey, NY | General Support | $6,000 |
| Yeshiva Tiferes Chaim Lakewood, NJ | General Support | $5,000 |
| Cong Chaim Vchesed Monsey, NY | General Suppot | $5,000 |
| Cong Knesseth Mordechai Inc Monsey, NY | General Suppot | $4,330 |
| Cong Kahal Adas Chasidim Monsey, NY | General Support | $3,700 |
| Cong Ohr Hatorah Monsey Monsey, NY | General Suppot | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,879,570 | $32,025 | $106,250 | $106,250 | 15 | $106,250 | $93,144 |
| 2023 | $1,953,795 | $23,854 | $149,040 | $149,040 | 14 | $149,040 | $97,000 |
| 2022 | $2,078,981 | — | $202,135 | $202,135 | 19 | $202,135 | $102,387 |
| 2021 | $2,281,116 | — | $170,591 | $170,591 | 12 | $170,591 | — |
| 2020 | $2,451,707 | $1,035,000 | $130,054 | $129,754 | 46 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lybss Foundation reported a distributable amount of $93K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $106,250 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $24,500, with a median grant of $4,330. Listed recipients included CONG BAIS CHINUCH ATARES BNOS ($24,500), CONGREGATION HISACHDUS AVREICHIM OF BATES ($14,500), KZM ($7,010), and CONG KEREN EZRAH ($6,000). The reported purposes were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
JOSEPH SPITZ is listed as an officer on the 2024 filing.
Lybss Foundation's only listed officer is Joseph Spitz, Officer since 2022 (on filings since 2020) (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph Spitz
Officer
Trustee → Officer, 2022
On filings since 2020
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 Lybss Foundation
How much does Lybss Foundation give each year?
Lybss Foundation gave $106K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $149K across 14 grants.
What is Lybss Foundation's typical grant size?
Lybss Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,330, and its average grant was $7,083, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lybss Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does Lybss Foundation give grants?
Lybss Foundation gives mostly in New York: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Monsey, NY (8 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (6 grants).
Does Lybss Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lybss Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lybss Foundation's largest grantees?
Lybss Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cong Bais Chinuch Atares Bnos ($24,500), Various Contributions Less Than 1500 ($19,835) and Congregation Hisachdus Avreichim of Bates ($14,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 55% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lybss Foundation?
Lybss Foundation reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $106K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $93K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from Lybss 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 Lybss Foundation's EIN?
Lybss Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4457734. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lybss 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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