The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc
The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2025 filing reports 31 grants totaling $525,888 to charitable organizations, including education, Jewish community, arts and cultural, health, and historical-education organizations.
The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc gave $526K across 31 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. 39% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $525,888
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 31
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,964
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,800
- Total assets
- $5,522,333
- +15.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (12 of 31, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (52% 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 Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 998 Fifth Avenue Apt 3W, New York, NY 10028
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UJA Federation ($102K). Together the top 10 received $463K.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 145 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 19% each to Massachusetts and California, 8% to Pennsylvania, and 1% to Maine.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 31 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 48% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+6%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 199% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $358K (2021) to $526K (2025). In 2025 it made 31 grants totaling $526K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UJA Federation New York, NY | To Fulfill the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $101,800 |
| Facing History and Ourselves Inc Brookline, MA | To Fulfill the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $100,000 |
| USC Shoah Foundation Los Angeles, CA | To Fulfil Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $100,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue New York, NY | To Fulfill the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $40,243 |
| Hospital for Special Surgeries New York, NY | To Fulfill the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $39,600 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | To Fulfill the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $30,345 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools New York, NY | To Fulfill the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $30,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | To Fulfill the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Manhanttan Theatre Club New York, NY | To Fulfill the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $6,000 |
| Belev Echad New York, NY | To Fulfill the Charitable Purpose of the Organization | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,522,333 | $1,323,965 | $575,687 | $525,888 | 31 | $528,391 | $1,241,604 | $264,864 |
| 2024 | $4,774,055 | $1,564,295 | $559,325 | $523,072 | 32 | $523,072 | $1,401,829 | $202,058 |
| 2023 | $3,769,085 | $1,343,819 | $391,639 | $373,288 | 26 | $374,458 | $1,140,643 | $143,835 |
| 2022 | $2,817,882 | $1,094,280 | $501,330 | $495,869 | 31 | $497,029 | $1,036,297 | $148,295 |
| 2021 | $2,224,932 | $342,459 | $360,926 | $358,405 | 25 | — | $349,185 | $123,488 |
| 2020 | $2,244,848 | $47,081 | $393,254 | $386,983 | 29 | — | $56,916 | $132,071 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $265K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Success Academy Charter Schools says its mission is to build public schools that help children from all backgrounds succeed in college and life. The Metropolitan Museum of Art says it collects, studies, conserves, and presents art to connect people with creativity, knowledge, and ideas. Facing History and Ourselves and USC Shoah Foundation were also among the foundation’s largest 2025 grantees.
Other 2025 recipients include Jewish community organizations. Penn Hillel describes its work as focusing on Jewish education, human services, family and economic needs, and support for Israel and Jews at risk elsewhere. Belev Echad says it provides physical, medical, legal, emotional, and financial support to wounded IDF service members and their families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $525,888. Grants ranged from $1,200 to $101,800, with a median grant of $3,800. Its largest 2025 grants included UJA Federation ($101,800), Facing History and Ourselves ($100,000), USC Shoah Foundation ($100,000), Park Avenue Synagogue ($40,243), and Hospital for Special Surgery ($39,600). The stated purpose for these grants was to fulfill the charitable purpose of each recipient organization.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lori Fife as president and treasurer and Mark Fife as vice president and secretary.
The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc is led by Lori Fife, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lori Fife
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Fife
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc
How much does The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc give each year?
The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc gave $526K across 31 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $523K across 32 grants.
What is The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,800, and its average grant was $16,964, across 31 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc give grants?
The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (19%) and California (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (16 grants), Philadelphia, PA (4 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Who are The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include UJA Federation ($101,800), Facing History and Ourselves Inc ($100,000) and USC Shoah Foundation ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc?
The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc reported $5.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $528K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $265K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, Success Academy Charter Schools says its mission is to build public schools that help children from all backgrounds succeed in college and life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2026744. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Lori and Mark Fife 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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