Sheldon H Lischin Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Pine Plains, NY EIN: 31-1530694

Sheldon H Lischin Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Pine Plains, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $131K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 4 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $867.

Key facts about Sheldon H Lischin Foundation Inc

EIN: 31-1530694
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2023
Annual giving (2023): $7,640
Grants made (2023): 4
Average grant: $1,910
Median grant: $1,300
Total assets: $130,692
Primary geography: Kentucky (65% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.

Who Sheldon H Lischin Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Sheldon H Lischin Foundation Inc's 4 itemized 2023 grants were Kentucky (65%) and New York (35%). 25% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Sheldon H Lischin Foundation Inc gives

In 2023 it paid out 72% 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 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$131K

-11.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$8K

-39.4% YoY

Grant Count

-20.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-24.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Sheldon H Lischin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Sheldon H Lischin Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Kentucky $5K (65%)

New York $3K (35%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2023 grant dollars.

States

California District of Columbia Illinois Kentucky Minnesota North Carolina New York Ohio

Cities

BrooklynRhinebeckLexingtonNew YorkBronxAncramdaleAshevilleChicagoClevelandCopakeEast GreenbushFarmingtonGhentLos AngelesMillbrookMinneapolisPawlingSaratoga SpringsWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2023	2022	2021
Total Assets	$130,692	$146,787	$190,342
Revenue	$2,914	$11,902	$25,465
Expenses	$10,570	$17,459	$12,774
Qualifying Distributions	$7,640	$12,600	$9,415
Net Investment Income	$867	$9,717	$23,056
Distributable Amount	$10,642	$10,107	$12,322

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2023

Grant Size Distribution

31 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest recipients include Stable Recovery ($5,000), Temple Emanuel ($1,550), Ancramdale Neighbors Helping Neighbors Association ($1,050).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
STABLE RECOVERY Lexington, KY	SUPPORT PROGRAM EXPENSE OF PUBLIC CHARITY	$5,000
TEMPLE EMANUEL Rhinebeck, NY	EDUCATIONAL	$1,550
ANCRAMDALE NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS ASSOCIATION Ancramdale, NY	SUPPORTS ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL PURPOSE	$1,050
PS 58 PTA Brooklyn, NY	STUDENT SUPPORT	$40

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2023 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Gary Lischin	Managing Direct	1	—
Michael Lischin	Treasurer	1	—
Malissa Lischin	Secretary	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sheldon H Lischin Foundation Inc?

Sheldon H Lischin Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Pine Plains, NY. It holds $131K in total assets as of 2023.

How large is Sheldon H Lischin Foundation Inc?

As of 2023, Sheldon H Lischin Foundation Inc holds $131K in total assets with $3K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $8K in 2023.

Where does Sheldon H Lischin Foundation Inc operate?

Sheldon H Lischin Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Illinois, Kentucky, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Ohio.

What size grants does Sheldon H Lischin Foundation Inc award?

In 2023, Sheldon H Lischin Foundation Inc awarded 4 grants totaling $8K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Sheldon H Lischin Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Sheldon H Lischin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $11K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Sheldon H Lischin Foundation Inc's EIN?

Sheldon H Lischin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1530694. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.