The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation
The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation is a private foundation based in Jericho, New York. In 2024, it reported 11 grants totaling $105,000, all listed as general support, to charitable organizations in several states.
The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation gave $105K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), top state New York. 73% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $105,000
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,545
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $632,461
- -1.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 73% first-time grantees (8 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation
- 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: 100 Jericho Quadrangle 342, Jericho, NY 11753
Phone: (516) 931-3100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington University ($30K). Together the top 10 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (33%), Missouri (29%), New Jersey (19%), Colorado (10%), and Illinois (10%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation open to new grantees?
73%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 11 grantees (73%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $10K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 9% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $74K (2022) to $115K (2020). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington University Saint Louis, MO | General Support | $30,000 |
| Elnet New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Feel the Beat Corp Englewood, CO | General Support | $10,000 |
| Gina Gibney Dance Inc New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| New Jersey Performing Arts Center Newark, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
| Prevent Child Abuse America Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Valley Hospital Foundation Inc Ridgewood, NJ | General Support | $10,000 |
| Brookvile Center for Childrens Services Inc Brookville, NY | General Support | $5,000 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | General Support | $3,750 |
| Jewish Community Ceneter of Si Inc Staten Island, NY | General Support | $3,750 |
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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 | $632,461 | $136,290 | $146,387 | $105,000 | 11 | $115,000 | $104,229 | $107,829 |
| 2023 | $642,558 | $100,356 | $144,440 | $95,000 | 9 | $115,500 | $71,419 | $95,990 |
| 2022 | $686,642 | $51,677 | $121,581 | $73,500 | 8 | $86,091 | $20,336 | $96,971 |
| 2021 | $756,546 | $167,058 | $144,996 | $100,000 | 11 | $112,812 | $134,734 | $100,434 |
| 2020 | $734,484 | $74,645 | $164,850 | $114,500 | 12 | — | $42,359 | $84,834 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation reported a distributable amount of $108K for 2024 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting health care, preventing child abuse and neglect, and using dance and the arts for community engagement. For example, Prevent Child Abuse America says its mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect before it occurs; Gibney says it brings together communities working at the intersection of art and social justice; and Feel the Beat describes offering recreational dance classes to people of different ages and abilities, including people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have special needs.
Other 2024 recipients describe work supporting emergency medical services in Israel, providing free camp and recreational programs for children with cancer and their siblings, and raising and distributing charitable funds for hospital needs. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $105,000 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $30,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest grant was $30,000 to Washington University for general support. Other $10,000 grants went to ELNET, Feel the Beat Corp, Gina Gibney Dance Inc, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Prevent Child Abuse America, and The Valley Hospital Foundation Inc. Additional grants included $5,000 to Brookville Center for Children’s Services Inc, $3,750 each to American Friends of Magen David Adom and Jewish Community Center of Staten Island, and $2,500 to Sunrise Day Camps Association.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees: Edward R Haiken, Laura Lokker, Robert Sobel, Phillip Berkowitz, Bernard S Berkowitz, Richard Sobel, and Berkowitz Lichtstein Kuri.
The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; 3 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bernard S. Berkowitz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $8K (2024)
Edward R. Haiken
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$10K (2020) → $10K (2024)
Berkowitz Lichtstein Kuri
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2024)
Robert Sobel
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Lokker
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Berkowitz
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Sobel
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $10K, to Edward R Haiken (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation
How much does The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation give each year?
The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation gave $105K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $95K across 9 grants.
What is The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,545, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation give grants?
The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation's top state is New York, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (29%) and New Jersey (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Washington University ($30,000), Elnet ($10,000) and Feel the Beat Corp ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation?
The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation reported $632K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $115K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose stated missions include supporting health care, preventing child abuse and neglect, and using dance and the arts for community engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation?
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 Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation's EIN?
The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4069387. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lester & Grace Maslow Foundation 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.
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