The Lillian Holofcener Charitable
The Lillian Holofcener Charitable is a private foundation, based in Lutherville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $128K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $6K.
The Lillian Holofcener Charitable at a glance
In short: The Lillian Holofcener Charitable gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,000
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,000
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $128,443
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Lillian Holofcener Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kids Ark USA ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Lillian Holofcener Charitable gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 108% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2024) to $601K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kids Ark USA Peterborough, NH | Aid to Needy Children | $7,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $128,443 | $6,236 | $9,451 | $7,000 | 1 | $7,000 | $6,236 | $6,467 |
| 2023 | $131,658 | $8,386 | $9,611 | $8,500 | 1 | $8,591 | $8,386 | $6,570 |
| 2022 | $132,883 | $2,067 | $606,341 | $600,500 | 2 | $603,005 | — | $11,543 |
| 2021 | $737,157 | $282 | $412,134 | $410,000 | 2 | $411,006 | — | $48,293 |
| 2020 | $1,149,009 | $39,496 | $64,585 | $60,000 | 2 | — | $37,496 | $57,770 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lillian Holofcener Charitable reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lillian Holofcener Charitable is led by Richard M. Holofcener, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard M. Holofcener
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Lillian Holofcener Charitable
How much does The Lillian Holofcener Charitable give each year?
The Lillian Holofcener Charitable gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $9K across 1 grant.
How large is The Lillian Holofcener Charitable?
The Lillian Holofcener Charitable reported $128K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Lillian Holofcener Charitable operate?
The Lillian Holofcener Charitable has awarded grants in Maryland, New Hampshire.
What is The Lillian Holofcener Charitable's EIN?
The Lillian Holofcener Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1647844. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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