The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable
The Estée Lauder Companies Charitable is a private foundation based in New York, New York. It makes grants globally to organizations working in areas aligned with its focus on women’s and girls’ health, education, and entrepreneurship.
The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable at a glance
In short: The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable gave $16.6M across 70 grants in 2025 (avg $237K), mostly in New York. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,601,736
- -8.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 70
- -50.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $237,168
- +85.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $122,500
- Total assets
- $29,781,054
- -9.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (9 of 70, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 767 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10153
Phone: (212) 572-4200
Website: https://elcompanies.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc ($3.5M). Together the top 10 received $10.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
667 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 434 grants of 667 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it makes grants globally. In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (67%), California (14%), Colorado (5%), the District of Columbia (4%), and Virginia (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 70 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 70 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $134K; repeat grants $252K. How we count
Medians: $150K first-time, $120K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+7%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13.6M (2021) to $18.1M (2024). In 2025 it made 70 grants totaling $16.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support | $3,500,000 |
| Co-Impact Philanthropic Funds Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support | $3,000,000 |
| Student Leadership Network New York, NY | General Operating Support | $1,000,000 |
| Vital Voices Global Partnership Washington, CO | General Operating Support | $800,000 |
| Myriad USA New York, NY | General Operating Support | $675,000 |
| Conservation International Foundation Arlington, VA | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver New York, NY | General Operating Support | $450,000 |
| Pratham USA Houston, TX | General Operating Support | $415,000 |
| Business for Social Responsibility San Francisco, CA | General Operating Support | $276,400 |
| Earth Echo International Inc Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $29,781,054 | $13,364,856 | $16,988,341 | $16,601,736 | 70 | $16,359,897 | $888,056 | $1,425,433 |
| 2024 | $32,802,969 | $17,800,116 | $18,528,887 | $18,055,977 | 141 | $18,946,564 | $765,084 | $1,475,198 |
| 2023 | $33,440,308 | $12,239,175 | $15,657,027 | $14,646,185 | 72 | $15,226,151 | $629,797 | $1,583,903 |
| 2022 | $35,974,866 | $21,957,506 | $17,268,821 | $15,516,980 | 129 | $17,029,230 | $331,255 | $1,386,361 |
| 2021 | $32,801,907 | $33,794,359 | $13,892,302 | $13,558,907 | 255 | — | $1,175,124 | $834,811 |
| 2020 | $12,979,151 | $24,036,926 | $16,097,067 | $13,828,528 | 232 | — | $102,022 | $731,573 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to enable women and girls to thrive and advance through health, education, and entrepreneurship. Its website also describes support for global partnerships connecting women and girls with education, skills training, leadership development, and career placements.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. For example, Vital Voices Global Partnership describes its mission as investing in women leaders and supporting their leadership potential. Student Leadership Network supports education and leadership opportunities for young people. Other 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions concern cross-border giving, nature conservation, sustainable business, regenerative ocean farming, local sustainability, and creative-industry education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 70 grants totaling $16,601,736. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $3,500,000, with a median grant of $122,500. The largest awards included $3,500,000 to Breast Cancer Research Foundation, $3,000,000 to Co-Impact Philanthropic Funds, and $1,000,000 to Student Leadership Network. Other large grants included $800,000 to Vital Voices Global Partnership, $675,000 to Myriad USA, and $500,000 to Conservation International Foundation. The listed grants were for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William P. Lauder as director and chairman of the board; Anthony Thompson as director and treasurer; and Nancy Mahon as non-voting director and executive director. Other directors listed are Sara Moss, Meridith Webster, Jane Lauder, Jane Hertzmark Hudis, and Marilu Marshall. Fabrizio Freda is listed as director and president until December 5, 2024, and Tracey Travis as director until December 5, 2024.
The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable is led by Fabrizio Freda, Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 17 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Fabrizio Freda
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Mahon
Director & Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William P. Lauder
Director & Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Thompson
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Landesman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Hertzmark Hudis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Lauder
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Roth
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Sebelius
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marsha Gordon
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pat Fili-Krushel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara Moss
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracey Travis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilu Marshall
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meridith Webster
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephane De La Faverie
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Akhil Shrivastava
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Deirdre Stanley (2020–2024) — Director & Secretary
- Former: John Demsey (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Alexandra Trower (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Estee Lauder Companies Charitable
How much does The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable give each year?
The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable gave $16.6M across 70 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18.1M across 141 grants.
What is The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable's typical grant size?
The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable's median grant in 2025 was $122,500, and its average grant was $237,168, across 70 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable that year got $134K on average.
Where does The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable give grants?
The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable gives mostly in New York: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (27 grants), San Francisco, CA (5 grants), Los Angeles, CA (5 grants) and Lawrence, KS (5 grants).
Does The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (70 of 70) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable's largest grantees?
The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable's largest 2025 grantees include Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc ($3,500,000), Co-Impact Philanthropic Funds Inc ($3,000,000) and Student Leadership Network ($1,000,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable?
The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable reported $29.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable fund?
The foundation’s mission is to enable women and girls to thrive and advance through health, education, and entrepreneurship. Its website also describes support for global partnerships connecting women and girls with education, skills training, leadership development, and career placements. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable?
The foundation 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 Estee Lauder Companies Charitable's EIN?
The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2590470. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable 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.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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