The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc
The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in food access, arts and culture, community services, and support for people with disabilities.
The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc gave $543K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in New York. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $543,000
- -9.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- -9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,575
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $423,231
- -10.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (82% 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 The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc
- 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: 270 Madison Avenue 16Fl, New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 651-6547
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Citymeals-on-Wheels ($100K). Together the top 10 received $371K.
Grant Size Distribution
259 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 243 grants of 259 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York. The remaining reported shares were Massachusetts (6%), New Hampshire (6%), New Jersey (5%), and Pennsylvania (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 40 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 78% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 36% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $543K (2024) to $909K (2020). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $543K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Citymeals-on-Wheels New York, NY | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater New York, NY | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| Myface New York, NY | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Naumburg Orchestral Concerts New York, NY | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Plowshare Farm Greenfield, NH | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| The Jewish Museum New York, NY | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Rising Treetops at Oakhurst Ocean Township, NJ | Unrestricted | $27,500 |
| Lenox Hill Neighborhood House New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Handel House Foundation of America Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Schwartzman Animal Medical Center New York, NY | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $423,231 | $508,159 | $559,712 | $543,000 | 40 | $547,780 | — | $31,416 |
| 2023 | $474,784 | $218,685 | $624,334 | $597,690 | 44 | $605,545 | — | $36,192 |
| 2022 | $859,381 | $1,245,907 | $825,631 | $801,775 | 51 | $808,881 | — | $31,980 |
| 2021 | $439,105 | $546,390 | $878,428 | $842,925 | 50 | — | $19,087 | $32,528 |
| 2020 | $771,143 | $1,031,957 | $946,964 | $909,125 | 74 | — | $1,618 | $21,827 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $31K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Citymeals-on-Wheels says it provides food and companionship to homebound older New Yorkers; The Jewish Museum says it collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets art and Jewish culture; and Plowshare Farm describes itself as a residential community providing care for adults with mental and physical disabilities.
Other 2024 grantees describe work in community services, music, education, and support for people with neurological, intellectual, or other special needs. Lenox Hill Neighborhood House says it serves people in need on Manhattan’s East Side, while Carnegie Hall says its mission is to present music and bring its transformative power to a wide audience.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 40 grants totaling $543,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $6,000. The largest awards included $100,000 to Citymeals-on-Wheels, $60,000 to Lincoln Center Theater, and $30,000 each to myFace, Naumburg Orchestral Concerts, Plowshare Farm, and The Jewish Museum. The listed 2024 grants were designated unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Arthur L. Loeb as president and director; William L. Bernard as vice president and director; John A. Levin as director; and Anita S. Rosenbloom as secretary and treasurer.
The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc is led by Arthur L. Loeb, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arthur L. Loeb
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John A. Levin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William L. Bernard
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anita S. Rosenbloom
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jerome A. Manning (2020) — Secretary, Treasurer & Director
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 The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc
How much does The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc give each year?
The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc gave $543K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $598K across 44 grants.
What is The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $13,575, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc give grants?
The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (6%) and New Hampshire (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (27 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (40 of 40) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Citymeals-on-Wheels ($100,000), Lincoln Center Theater ($60,000) and Myface ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc?
The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc reported $423K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $548K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc?
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 The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2933768. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Arthur Loeb Foundation Inc 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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