The Karen and Herbert Lotman
The Karen and Herbert Lotman Foundation is a family foundation based in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. The foundation was established in 1982 and operates as a private grantmaking organization supporting nonprofit institutions across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
-2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$290K
-23.7% YoY
Grant Count
12
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-49.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary giving focuses on:
- Medical Research — particularly juvenile diabetes research
- The Arts
- Education
- Jewish Organizations
Grantmaking
The foundation demonstrates active grantmaking across its priority areas. Recent grant activity includes a $20,000 contribution to the Main Line Art Center in 2024 for arts education programming.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Pennsylvania, with a particular emphasis on the greater Philadelphia region and surrounding areas.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,490,487 | $1,532,985 | $1,688,913 |
| Revenue | $150,330 | $160,390 | $259,699 |
| Expenses | $291,502 | $384,640 | $1,072,469 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $289,986 | $383,202 | $1,071,150 |
| Net Investment Income | $45,859 | $44,327 | $49,096 |
| Distributable Amount | $73,816 | $79,949 | $117,437 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN LOTMAN | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| GEORGE GINADER | ASS'T SECRET | — | — |
| JEFFREY LOTMAN | TREASURER | — | — |
| SHELLY LOTMAN FISHER | SECRETARY | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 1149 W Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-2722
Telephone: 610-234-0090
EIN: 22-2429821
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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