Marvin and Kay Lichtman Foundation
The Marvin and Kay Lichtman Foundation is a private foundation based in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Established in 1993, it operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on grantmaking to charitable causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$300K
+11.1% YoY
Grant Count
15
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
+11.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
The foundation makes unrestricted contributions to its grantees, allowing recipient organizations flexibility in how funds are deployed.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 19 grants in 2023, with typical award amounts ranging from $5,000 to $38,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois, New York, and Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total Assets: $8,042,547
- Total Revenue: $450,514
- Total Expenses: $595,086
- Net Income: -$144,572
Assets & Revenue (2023):
- Total Assets: $8,189,077
- Total Revenue: $436,534
- Total Expenses: $584,012
- Investment Income: $411,287
Staffing: The foundation operates with 3 employees.
Liabilities: The foundation carries no liabilities.
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLOYD D PERKINS | DIRECTOR | 4 | $5,000 |
| BRIAN BURNS | DIRECTOR | 4 | $20,000 |
| GLEN BERMAN | TREASURER/SECRETARY | 8 | $60,000 |
| SHEILA BURNS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 29 | $120,000 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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