The Harrison T Lefrak Charitable
The Harrison T Lefrak Charitable is a private foundation, based in Wilmington, DE. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $829K. Net investment income was $195K.
The Harrison T Lefrak Charitable at a glance
In short: The Harrison T Lefrak Charitable gave $829K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $92K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $828,500
- +65.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +800.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $92,056
- -81.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $3,820,063
- +58.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Harrison T Lefrak Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New York Presbyterian Fund ($505K). Together the top 9 received $829K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 12 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Harrison T Lefrak Charitable gives
- Giving grew 8185% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 514% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $829K (2024). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $829K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York Presbyterian Fund New York, NY | Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literary or Educational Purposes | $505,000 |
| Uatx Austin, TX | Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literary or Educational Purposes | $100,000 |
| The Trustees of Princeton University Portola Valley, CA | Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literary or Educational Purposes | $100,000 |
| Columbia Business School New York, NY | Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literary or Educational Purposes | $50,000 |
| Congregation Emanu-El of the City of New York New York, NY | Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literary or Educational Purposes | $50,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literary or Educational Purposes | $10,000 |
| Friends of the High Line New York, NY | Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literary or Educational Purposes | $5,000 |
| De Funzburg Myeloma Research Foundation New York, NY | Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literary or Educational Purposes | $5,000 |
| Saint David's School New York, NY | Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literary or Educational Purposes | $3,500 |
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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 | $3,820,063 | $2,262,551 | $857,318 | $828,500 | 9 | $842,922 | $195,121 | $164,077 |
| 2023 | $2,418,270 | $2,792,390 | $505,867 | $500,000 | 1 | $502,807 | $90,330 | $111,291 |
| 2022 | $131,747 | $1,453 | $3,088 | — | — | $1,556 | — | $5,790 |
| 2021 | $133,382 | $164 | $12,809 | $10,000 | 1 | $11,417 | — | $6,955 |
| 2020 | $146,027 | $2,223 | $12,775 | $10,000 | 1 | — | $848 | $7,517 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Harrison T Lefrak Charitable reported a distributable amount of $164K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Harrison T Lefrak Charitable's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian McLean
Director & Executive Vice President
Director & Secretary → Director & Executive Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Grant
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Jay McHugh (2023–2024) — Director & Vice President · Filing note: Ended 10/2024
- Former: Thomas A. Varley (2020–2023) — Director & President · Filing note: Ended 62023
- Former: Linda Durso (2020–2022) — Treasurer · Filing note: Ended 112022
- Former: Heather M. Drysdale (2020–2021) — Director & Secretary · Filing note: Ended 82021
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 Harrison T Lefrak Charitable
How much does The Harrison T Lefrak Charitable give each year?
The Harrison T Lefrak Charitable gave $829K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $500K across 1 grant.
What is The Harrison T Lefrak Charitable's typical grant size?
The Harrison T Lefrak Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $92,056, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Harrison T Lefrak Charitable give grants?
The Harrison T Lefrak Charitable gives mostly in New York: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (12%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).
Does The Harrison T Lefrak Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Harrison T Lefrak Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Harrison T Lefrak Charitable's largest grantees?
The Harrison T Lefrak Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include New York Presbyterian Fund ($505,000), Uatx ($100,000) and The Trustees of Princeton University ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Harrison T Lefrak Charitable?
The Harrison T Lefrak Charitable reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $843K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $164K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Harrison T Lefrak Charitable's EIN?
The Harrison T Lefrak Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1633743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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