The Landsberger Foundation Inc
The Landsberger Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Woodcliff Lake, an individual recipient Its 2025 filing lists grants for scholarships, youth programs, parks, local history, environmental work, and floriculture.
The Landsberger Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Landsberger Foundation Inc gave $191K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $19K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $190,850
- -29.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,085
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,425
- Total assets
- $2,103,233
- -1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Landsberger Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 85 Woodcliff Ave, Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677
Phone: (973) 694-0500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Landsberger Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Frost Valley YMCA ($25K). Together the top 9 received $116K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($75,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
62 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 62 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in an individual recipient, 10% to recipients in Virginia, and 3% to recipients in Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Landsberger Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+12%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 184% 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $128K (2020) to $270K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $191K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $75,000 |
| Frost Valley YMCA Montclair, NJ | Trips for Youth to Learn About Envir | $25,000 |
| Eastern Shore Community College Melfa, VA | Mentorship Program | $20,000 |
| Greater Newark Convervancy Newark, NJ | Grant for Park | $20,000 |
| Essex County Parks Foundation WST Orange, NJ | Grant for Park | $17,000 |
| Montclair Historical Society Montclair, NJ | Promote Preservation Study | $13,850 |
| Hackensack Riverkeeper Inc Hackensack, NJ | Research & Education | $5,000 |
| Ramapo College of New Jersey MHWAH, NJ | Scholarship for Chosen Student | $5,000 |
| Verona Garden Club Upper Montcxlair, NJ | Promote Interest in Floriculture | $5,000 |
| YMCA of the Chesapeake Pocomoke, MD | Programs for Youth | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,103,233 | $160,115 | $196,244 | $190,850 | 10 | $190,850 | $101,300 | $103,924 |
| 2024 | $2,139,362 | $16,224 | $275,306 | $269,725 | 14 | $269,725 | $133,788 | $88,276 |
| 2023 | $2,398,444 | $128,280 | $190,436 | $182,973 | 11 | $182,973 | $137,348 | $98,132 |
| 2022 | $2,464,223 | $137,062 | $172,224 | $169,980 | 10 | $169,980 | $134,109 | $117,278 |
| 2021 | $2,499,385 | $135,800 | $239,205 | $236,148 | 17 | $236,148 | $132,996 | $130,197 |
| 2020 | $2,602,790 | $119,621 | $130,948 | $128,100 | 10 | — | $124,025 | $129,907 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Landsberger Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $104K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships and educational programs, youth activities, parks, historical preservation, river research and education, and floriculture.
Among its grantees, Eastern Shore Community College describes its mission as providing educational scholarships or grants in aid to its students and direct support to the college. The Essex County Parks Foundation says it raises funds to promote and enhance the Essex County Parks System. The Montclair Historical Society says it works to preserve local history, educate the community, and share the stories of people and groups that shaped Montclair. Hackensack Riverkeeper says it works to protect, preserve, and restore the Hackensack River watershed and its living resources.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $190,850. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $75,000, with a median of $15,425.
Notable 2025 grants included $75,000 to Montclair State University Foundation for a scholarship for a chosen student; $25,000 to an individual recipient YMCA for youth trips to learn about the environment; $20,000 to Eastern Shore Community College for a mentorship program; $20,000 to Greater Newark Conservancy for a park grant; and $17,000 to Essex County Parks Foundation for a park grant. Other listed recipients included Montclair Historical Society ($13,850), Hackensack Riverkeeper ($5,000), Ramapo College of an individual recipient ($5,000), Verona Garden Club ($5,000), and YMCA of the Chesapeake ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists David Landsberger as president; Seth Landsberger as treasurer; Joseph Di Giacomo as vice president and trustee; Sandra Smith as recording secretary; Georgan Smith as corporate legal secretary; and Hanna Landsberger as trustee.
The Landsberger Foundation Inc is led by David Landsberger, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Landsberger
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hanna Landsberger
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joseph Di Giacomo
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Georgan Smith
Corp Lega Se
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sandra Smith
Recording Se
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Seth Landsberger
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 Landsberger Foundation Inc
How much does The Landsberger Foundation Inc give each year?
The Landsberger Foundation Inc gave $191K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $270K across 14 grants.
What is The Landsberger Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Landsberger Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,425, and its average grant was $19,085, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Landsberger Foundation Inc give grants?
The Landsberger Foundation Inc gives mostly in New Jersey: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Montclair, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Landsberger Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Landsberger Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Landsberger Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Landsberger Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Frost Valley YMCA ($25,000), Eastern Shore Community College ($20,000) and Greater Newark Convervancy ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($75,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Landsberger Foundation Inc?
The Landsberger Foundation Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $191K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $104K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Landsberger Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for scholarships and educational programs, youth activities, parks, historical preservation, river research and education, and floriculture. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Landsberger Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Landsberger Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Landsberger Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0074638. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Landsberger Foundation Inc 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
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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 June 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Landsberger Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-landsberger-foundation-inc-morg_ebb91f12f11f4bca9cb23c9290db29de
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