The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc
The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including a food bank, a school, universities, and organizations providing human services and civic or justice-related work.
The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc gave $230K across 22 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. 5% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $229,950
- +15.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 22
- -15.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,452
- +37.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $2,645,808
- +13.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (57% 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 Lichtenstein Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 791 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10021
Phone: (212) 563-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Food Bank for NYC ($65K). Together the top 10 received $202K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 112 grants of 116 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in New York received 57% of grant dollars and those in California received 26%. Recipients in Maryland and Alabama each received 7%, and recipients in Oregon received 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 22 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $285; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $285 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 95% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 243% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2022) to $318K (2023). In 2025 it made 22 grants totaling $230K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food Bank for NYC New York, NY | General Support | $65,000 |
| The Dalton School New York, NY | General Support | $40,000 |
| Whittier College Whittier, CA | General Support | $18,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | General Support | $15,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Montgomery, AL | General Support | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles Youth Network DBA Youth Emerging Stronger Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $13,000 |
| Christian Herald Association Inc DBA the Bowery Mission New York, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| National Network for Abortion Beaverton, OR | General Support | $10,000 |
| St John's University Queens, NY | General Support | $8,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $7,500 |
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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 | $2,645,808 | $635,532 | $242,999 | $229,950 | 22 | $232,600 | $527,996 | $156,230 |
| 2024 | $2,322,242 | $222,245 | $209,967 | $198,375 | 26 | $204,511 | $216,239 | $151,083 |
| 2023 | $2,281,708 | $291,683 | $338,970 | $318,000 | 30 | $326,519 | $73,296 | $132,084 |
| 2022 | $2,540,569 | $606,629 | $70,665 | $66,950 | 19 | $67,200 | $203,712 | $128,317 |
| 2021 | $2,004,605 | $326,005 | $192,445 | $186,950 | 19 | — | $121,010 | $123,708 |
| 2020 | $1,873,673 | $149,930 | $182,769 | $174,100 | 7 | — | $41,761 | $105,351 |
| 2019 | $1,906,512 | $155,074 | $127,650 | $119,995 | 28 | — | $51,555 | $104,554 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $156K 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
The foundation’s filing describes an adjustment to reflect the book value of donated stock at cost basis; it does not state a charitable mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in education, food assistance, human services, arts and culture, and civic and justice-related work.
Among the 2025 grantees described in their own words, the Southern Poverty Law Center says it works with communities to advance racial justice and human rights. Chrysalis Center says it helps people facing barriers to employment through job-readiness services, individual support, and paid transitional employment. Food Forward says it rescues surplus produce to address hunger and food waste. Project Renewal says it works to end homelessness by helping people renew their lives with health, homes, and jobs. The Metropolitan Museum of Art describes its work as collecting, studying, conserving, and presenting art across times and cultures.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 22 grants totaling $229,950. Grant amounts ranged from $185 to $65,000, with a median of $5,000.
The largest reported grants included $65,000 to Food Bank for NYC and $40,000 to The Dalton School, both for general support. Other large grants were $18,000 to Whittier College, $15,000 each to Johns Hopkins University and the Southern Poverty Law Center, and $13,000 to Los Angeles Youth Network, doing business as Youth Emerging Stronger; each was for general support. The foundation also reported $10,000 grants to The Bowery Mission and the National Network for Abortion, both for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Marita Lichtenstein as president and treasurer and Samuel Lichtenstein as vice president and secretary. Samuel Lichtenstein appears twice in the filing’s officer listing.
The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc is led by Marita Lichtenstein, President & Treasurer since 2024 (on filings since 2019); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marita Lichtenstein
President & Treasurer
Treasurer & Director → President & Director, 2022
President & Director → President & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Lichtenstein
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Richard Lichtenstein (2024) — Vice President & Secretary
- Former: Sam Lichtenstein (2022–2023) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Marvin Robinson (2019–2021) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Seymour Lichtenstein (2019–2021) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Lichtenstein Foundation Inc
How much does The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc give each year?
The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc gave $230K across 22 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $198K across 26 grants.
What is The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,452, across 22 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc that year got $285 on average.
Where does The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc give grants?
The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 57% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (26%) and Maryland (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (8 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (6 grants).
Does The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (22 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Food Bank for NYC ($65,000), The Dalton School ($40,000) and Whittier College ($18,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc?
The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $233K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $156K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing describes an adjustment to reflect the book value of donated stock at cost basis; it does not state a charitable mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations in education, food assistance, human services, arts and culture, and civic and justice-related work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Lichtenstein Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6121017. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Lichtenstein 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 25, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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