The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation
The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including arts and cultural organizations, educational institutions, health organizations, and human-service organizations.
The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation gave $25K across 79 grants in 2024 (avg $318.924), top state Illinois. 20% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,195
- +13.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 79
- +8.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $319
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150
- Total assets
- $357,895
- +5.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (16 of 79, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (34% 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 Lisa and Victor Nemeroff 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: 129 East Bellevue Pl 1005, Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: (312) 988-7100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Telluride Film Festival ($6K). Together the top 10 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
340 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 340 grants of 340 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Illinois received 34% of grant dollars, California 30%, Colorado 10%, the District of Columbia 7%, and Kentucky 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 79 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 79 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $558; repeat grants $258. How we count
Medians: $150 first-time, $150 repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 125% 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 $13K (2022) to $25K (2024). In 2024 it made 79 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Telluride Film Festival Berkeley, CA | IRS Approved Charity | $6,000 |
| Lyric Opera of Chicago 36-6008929 Chicago, IL | IRS Approved Charity | $2,500 |
| Painted Turtle Gang Camp 95-4612481 Santa Monica, CA | IRS Approved Charity | $1,500 |
| Museum of Science and Industry Chicago, IL | IRS Approved | $1,000 |
| Berea College Berea, KY | IRS Approved Charity | $500 |
| Chicago Academy of the Arts Chicago, IL | IRS Approved Charity | $500 |
| Society of Contempory Art 36-6055526 Chicago, IL | IRS Approved Charity | $500 |
| Telluride Medical Center Telluride, CO | IRS Approved Charity | $500 |
| Telluride Mountain Club Telluride, CO | IRS Approved Charity | $500 |
| Paws Chicago 36-4219778 Chicago, IL | IRS Approved Charity | $450 |
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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 | $357,895 | $45,210 | $26,145 | $25,195 | 79 | $25,195 | $45,210 | $20,188 |
| 2023 | $338,830 | $24,254 | $23,854 | $22,112 | 73 | $22,112 | $32,634 | $18,375 |
| 2022 | $338,430 | $54,033 | $15,766 | $13,280 | 64 | $13,280 | $49,033 | $17,135 |
| 2021 | $300,163 | $9,377 | $21,226 | $19,525 | 67 | $19,525 | $18,013 | $16,308 |
| 2020 | $312,012 | $22,576 | $16,970 | $16,010 | 57 | — | $22,576 | $14,915 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation reported a distributable amount of $20K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Telluride Mountain Club describes its work as supporting sustainable outdoor recreation through collaboration, education, responsive action, and equitable access. Berea College says it transforms the lives of students and families by admitting students of high promise and low means and covering costs beyond expected family contributions without packaging loans. The Greater Chicago Food Depository describes its mission as ending hunger and regards food as a basic human right.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 79 grants totaling $25,195. Grant amounts ranged from $25 to $6,000, with a median of $150. Notable grants included $6,000 to Telluride Film Festival, $2,500 to Lyric Opera of Chicago, $1,500 to Painted Turtle Gang Camp, and $1,000 to the Museum of Science and Industry. Other grants included $500 each to Berea College and Telluride Mountain Club, and $400 to Smile Train.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Lisa Nemeroff is listed as President and Trustee.
The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation is led by Lisa Nemeroff, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa Nemeroff
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/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 Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation
How much does The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation give each year?
The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation gave $25K across 79 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $22K across 73 grants.
What is The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $150, and its average grant was $319, across 79 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation that year got $558 on average.
Where does The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation give grants?
The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (30%) and Colorado (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (20 grants), Washington, DC (15 grants), Telluride, CO (11 grants) and Boone, IA (3 grants).
Does The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 79 grants with a stated purpose on The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "IRS Approved Charity" (74 grants) and "IRS Approved" (5 grants).
Who are The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Telluride Film Festival ($6,000), Lyric Opera of Chicago 36-6008929 ($2,500) and Painted Turtle Gang Camp 95-4612481 ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation?
The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation reported $358K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $20K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, Telluride Mountain Club describes its work as supporting sustainable outdoor recreation through collaboration, education, responsive action, and equitable access. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff 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 Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation's EIN?
The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-6063005. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lisa and Victor Nemeroff 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.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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