The Lamport Foundation
The Lamport Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations including universities, cultural institutions, social-service organizations, and conservation groups; the listed grant purposes are “general exempt purpose.”
The Lamport Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lamport Foundation gave $71K across 26 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $71,175
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,738
- +5.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $315,153
- -18.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (3 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (65% 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 Lamport Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says requests for grants should be submitted in writing to Anthony M. Lamport. It states that there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Anthony M Lamport
Mailing address: C/O Bessemer Trust 1271 Ave Of The, Americas 42 Fl, New York, NY 10020
Phone: (212) 708-9216
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lamport Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Harvard University ($20K). Together the top 10 received $68K.
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 169 grants of 169 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 65% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 33% to recipients in Massachusetts. The filing also reports shares for recipients in Washington, DC (1%), Maine (0%), and Maryland (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lamport Foundation open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 26 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $200; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 88% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 113% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 423% of 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 $33K (2022) to $93K (2023). In 2025 it made 26 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Boston, MA | General Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera New York, NY | General Exempt Purpose | $16,000 |
| New York Philharmonic New York, NY | General Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | General Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| The Smith Fund Northampton, MA | General Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York New York, NY | General Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
| Harvard Business School Fund Boston, MA | General Exempt Purpose | $1,000 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation New York, NY | General Exempt Purpose | $750 |
| Children's Aid New York, NY | General Exempt Purpose | $500 |
| Defenders of Wildlife Washington, DC | General Exempt Purpose | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $315,153 | $12,934 | $75,231 | $71,175 | 26 | $74,625 | $12,700 | $17,642 |
| 2024 | $388,020 | $18,503 | $86,978 | $75,525 | 29 | $78,975 | $18,083 | $14,417 |
| 2023 | $456,495 | $1,020,054 | $96,702 | $92,715 | 33 | $96,165 | $514,614 | $12,339 |
| 2022 | $35,746 | $76 | $37,150 | $33,383 | 40 | $36,833 | — | $4,115 |
| 2021 | $72,820 | $15,839 | $47,552 | $43,945 | 41 | — | $15,690 | $5,882 |
| 2020 | $104,533 | $31,897 | $52,542 | $48,541 | 45 | — | $822 | $6,320 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lamport Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, the Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents significant works of art to connect people to creativity, knowledge, and ideas. Ballet Theatre Foundation says it presents and preserves classical dance through performances and educational programming. Defenders of Wildlife describes its mission as protecting native animals and plants in their natural communities.
Other 2025 recipients describe work that includes promoting well-being and self-reliance across life stages (Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center), conserving lands and waters (The Nature Conservancy), incorporating books into pediatric care (Reach Out and Read), and protecting and enhancing national parks (National Park Foundation).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $71,175. Grants ranged from $100 to $20,000, with a median of $250. The largest grants were $20,000 to Harvard University, $16,000 to the Metropolitan Opera, $15,000 to the New York Philharmonic, and $10,000 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Other recipients included The Smith Fund and UJA Federation of New York, each receiving $2,000, and Harvard Business School Fund, which received $1,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Anthony M. Lamport as president, treasurer, and trustee; Cynthia H. Lamport as vice president, secretary, and trustee; Aaron M. Lamport, Sumie N. Lamport, Henry C.W. Laurence, and Sara H. Laurence as trustees; and Kim Hall as assistant secretary.
The Lamport Foundation is led by Anthony M. Lamport, President, Treasurer & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anthony M. Lamport
President, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aaron M. Lamport
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia H. Lamport
Vice President, Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Cw Laurence
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sara H. Laurence
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sumie N. Lamport
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Hall
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Lamport Foundation
How much does The Lamport Foundation give each year?
The Lamport Foundation gave $71K across 26 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $76K across 29 grants.
What is The Lamport Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lamport Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $250, and its average grant was $2,738, across 26 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lamport Foundation that year got $200 on average.
Where does The Lamport Foundation give grants?
The Lamport Foundation gives mostly in New York: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (12 grants), Boston, MA (4 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does The Lamport Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lamport Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lamport Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lamport Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Harvard University ($20,000), Metropolitan Opera ($16,000) and New York Philharmonic ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lamport Foundation?
The Lamport Foundation reported $315K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $75K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lamport Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in varied areas. For example, the Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents significant works of art to connect people to creativity, knowledge, and ideas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lamport Foundation?
The foundation’s filing says requests for grants should be submitted in writing to Anthony M. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lamport Foundation's EIN?
The Lamport Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-0775428. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Lamport Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lamport-foundation-morg_2cc5f59110514966b5fa548a7f848db7
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