Robert B Lipman Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Atlanta, GA EIN: 58-6429620

Robert B Lipman Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Atlanta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $136K. Net investment income was $356K.

Key facts about Robert B Lipman Foundation

EIN: 58-6429620
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $135,750
Grants made (2024): 7
Average grant: $19,393
Median grant: $2,500
Total assets: $7,423,851
Primary geography: Georgia (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Robert B Lipman Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Robert B Lipman Foundation's 7 itemized 2024 grants were Georgia (93%) and New York (7%). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Robert B Lipman Foundation gives

Giving grew 4293% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 36% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.4M

+2.2% YoY

Annual Giving

$136K

+23.3% YoY

Grant Count

-30.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$19K

+76.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert B Lipman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $387K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Robert B Lipman Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $126K (93%)

New York $10K (7%)

South Dakota $150 (0%)

Share of all 7 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Georgia New York Ohio South Dakota Tennessee Virginia

Cities

AtlantaChamberlainEllijayCummingFort GainsKennesawMariettaNew YorkAlpharettaCharlottesvilleCumming GaDouglasvilleMemphisOxfordPeachtree Corners

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$7,423,851	$7,262,723	$6,581,368
Revenue	$366,847	$1,041,703	$936,283
Expenses	$151,523	$115,943	$174,850
Qualifying Distributions	$139,574	$112,989	$170,395
Net Investment Income	$355,939	$338,839	$134,908
Distributable Amount	$387,258	$295,035	$232,019

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

30 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Fix Georgia Pets ($100,000), Fur Kids ($20,000), Jewish National Fund ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
FIX GEORGIA PETS Atlanta, GA	GENERAL	$100,000
FUR KIDS Cumming, GA	GENERAL	$20,000
JEWISH NATIONAL FUND New York, NY	GENERAL	$10,000
COURAGE FOR LIFE Marietta, GA	GENERAL	$2,500
MS KITTYS ANIMAL SANCTUARY Fort Gains, GA	GENERAL	$2,500
HUMANE SOCIETY OF FORSYTH COUNTY Cumming GA, GA	GENERAL	$600
ST JOESPH INDIAN SCHOOL Chamberlain, SD	OPERATIONAL FUND	$150

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Robert B Lipman	Trustee	5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Robert B Lipman Foundation?

Robert B Lipman Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Atlanta, GA. It holds $7.4M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Robert B Lipman Foundation?

As of 2024, Robert B Lipman Foundation holds $7.4M in total assets with $367K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $136K in 2024.

Where does Robert B Lipman Foundation operate?

Robert B Lipman Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, New York, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Virginia.

What size grants does Robert B Lipman Foundation award?

In 2024, Robert B Lipman Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $136K — an average of about $19K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Robert B Lipman Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Robert B Lipman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $387K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.