The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc
The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York City, designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation has been tax-exempt since April 1964 and operates as a family foundation providing philanthropic support across multiple sectors and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.3M
+1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$198K
-37.6% YoY
Grant Count
26
-13.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-28.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports initiatives in the following areas:
- Arts and culture
- Education
- Higher education
- University education
- Human services
The foundation provides general program support for various causes, including assisting homebound elderly with food, advancing the cause of justice, and supporting modern and contemporary art.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 19 grants in its most recent fiscal year. Notable recent grants include:
Average Grant
amount: Approximately $46 (based on historical data)
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation provides funding to organizations across multiple U.S. locations, including:
- Baltimore
- Beacon
- Bronx
- Jamaica
- Los Angeles
- Manchester
- Montgomery
- New York
- North Hollywood
- Queens
- Washington
- Whittier
The foundation operates in the following states: Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Maryland, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending November 2024:
- Total Assets: $2,322,242
- Total Revenue: $222,245
- Total Expenses: $209,967
- Total Liabilities: $0
Contact Information:
- Address: 791 Park Ave, New York City, NY 10021-3551
- Telephone: 212-563-2000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,322,242 | $2,281,708 | $2,540,569 |
| Revenue | $222,245 | $291,683 | $606,629 |
| Expenses | $209,967 | $338,970 | $70,665 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $204,511 | $326,519 | $67,200 |
| Net Investment Income | $216,239 | $73,296 | $203,712 |
| Distributable Amount | $151,083 | $132,084 | $128,317 |
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
101 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Marita Lichtenstein — President and Director
- Sam Lichtenstein — Secretary and Director
Both serve in their positions with minimal time commitment and without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARITA LICHTENSTEIN | PRESIDENT AND TREASURER | 0.25 | — |
| SAMUEL LICHTENSTEIN | VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
| RICHARD LICHTENSTEIN | VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY | 0.25 | — |
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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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