The Elizabeth C Lambertson
The Elizabeth C Lambertson is a private foundation, based in Coral Gables, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $934K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 8 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $67K.
The Elizabeth C Lambertson at a glance
In short: The Elizabeth C Lambertson gave $80K across 8 grants in 2026 (avg $10K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $80,000
- +77.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +11.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $933,874
- -1.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Florida (56% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Elizabeth C Lambertson funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Miami Rescue Mission ($15K). Together the top 8 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 32 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Elizabeth C Lambertson gives
- Giving grew 27% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 144% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2025) to $80K (2026). In 2026 it made 8 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Rescue Mission Miami, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Actor's Playhouse Coral Gables, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Coral Gables Museum Coral Gables, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cornerstones Miami, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Pact Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Red Cross Washington, DC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Society of St Andrew Big Island, VA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Homestretch Inc Falls Church, VA | Charitable | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $933,874 | $85,815 | $103,370 | $80,000 | 8 | $84,629 | $66,850 | $58,918 |
| 2025 | $951,429 | $43,362 | $70,061 | $45,000 | 5 | $48,471 | $21,772 | $57,753 |
| 2024 | $978,128 | $104,418 | $77,881 | $55,000 | 6 | $58,472 | $85,009 | $53,543 |
| 2023 | $951,591 | $38,052 | $82,821 | $63,000 | 7 | $64,914 | $20,145 | $53,836 |
| 2022 | $996,360 | $76,298 | $77,571 | $55,500 | 6 | $57,908 | $56,635 | $63,041 |
| 2021 | $997,633 | $45,551 | $73,254 | $52,500 | 2 | — | $26,717 | $57,489 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Elizabeth C Lambertson reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Elizabeth C Lambertson's 2026 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John Admire
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $2K (2026)
Pamela Admire
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $5K (2026)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ruth Admire (2021–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $5K, to Pamela Admire (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Elizabeth C Lambertson
How much does The Elizabeth C Lambertson give each year?
The Elizabeth C Lambertson gave $80K across 8 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $45K across 5 grants.
What is The Elizabeth C Lambertson's typical grant size?
The Elizabeth C Lambertson's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 8 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Elizabeth C Lambertson give grants?
The Elizabeth C Lambertson gives mostly in Florida: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (25%) and Virginia (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (2 grants), Coral Gables, FL (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Elizabeth C Lambertson give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Elizabeth C Lambertson's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (8 grants).
Who are The Elizabeth C Lambertson's largest grantees?
The Elizabeth C Lambertson's largest 2026 grantees include Miami Rescue Mission ($15,000), Actor's Playhouse ($10,000) and Coral Gables Museum ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is The Elizabeth C Lambertson?
The Elizabeth C Lambertson reported $934K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $85K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Elizabeth C Lambertson's EIN?
The Elizabeth C Lambertson's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3617457. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Elizabeth C Lambertson funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-elizabeth-c-lambertson-morg_7a1a0351dfb34698ae00ec04d4920597
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