The Lotos Foundation Inc
The Lotos Foundation, inc. (the "foundation") is a public charity organization that was incorporated in 1999 in the state of New York. The purpose of the foundation is to promote and develop literature, art, sculpture, music, architecture, journalism, drama, science and the learned professions, encouraging authors, students of the musical, dramatic and learned professions in their work, granting scholarships, and through other means as may be determined from time to time, maintaining archives and any similar resources, as well as engaging in other worthwhile activities that may be determined from time to time. Among the foundation's charitable missions and tax-exempt purposes is the preservation and maintenance of the architectural integrity and design of the publicly visible facade of the landmarked building located at five east sixty-sixth street.
The Lotos Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Lotos Foundation Inc gave $80K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,000
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,228,538
- +15.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Lotos Foundation Inc
- Next open deadline
- December 4, 2026 (Louis Padovano Grants)
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Lotos Foundation Inc
Who The Lotos Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Artists Space Inc ($10K). Together the top 8 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lotos Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+11%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2023) to $80K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Artists Space Inc New York, NY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Cornelia Connelly Center New York, NY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Developing Artists Theatre CO New York, NY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Mama Foundation for the Arts New York, NY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| MOVE(NYC) New York, NY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Movement Research Inc New York, NY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Red Hook Art Project Brooklyn, NY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| The Wooster Group New York, NY | Scholarship | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,228,538 | $323,127 | $218,106 | $80,000 | 8 | $41,665 |
| 2024 | $1,059,946 | $402,791 | $176,681 | $72,000 | 9 | $136,699 |
| 2023 | $867,051 | $202,881 | $157,238 | $64,000 | 8 | $31,591 |
| 2022 | $786,717 | $232,590 | $169,977 | $72,000 | 8 | $75,408 |
| 2021 | $1,039,552 | $251,385 | $278,895 | $72,000 | 9 | $42,315 |
About The Lotos Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Lotos Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $42K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lotos Foundation Inc is led by Patrick J. Frawley, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 18 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patrick J. Frawley
President
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Allen McGowan
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce E. Baldinger
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James J. Fishman
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark L. Lampl
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Max W. Schapiro
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melvin Stecher
Vice President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael D. Yon
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Eigen
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Dugan Perlmuth
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul L. Binder
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter D. Bogyo
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert H. Elman
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen R. Beckwith
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Ryan Kessler
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Meryl Natow Briedbart
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
R. Bruce Rich
Board Member
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary A. Susnjara
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Debra S. Singer (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bruce Rich (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Carole Rosenberg (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Renee F. Summer (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Lotos Foundation Inc
How much does The Lotos Foundation Inc give each year?
The Lotos Foundation Inc gave $80K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $72K across 9 grants.
What is The Lotos Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Lotos Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Lotos Foundation Inc give grants?
The Lotos Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants).
Does The Lotos Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Lotos Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (8 grants).
Who are The Lotos Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Lotos Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Artists Space Inc ($10,000), Cornelia Connelly Center ($10,000) and Developing Artists Theatre CO ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lotos Foundation Inc?
The Lotos Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $323K.
What is The Lotos Foundation Inc?
The Lotos Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Lotos Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Lotos Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1706276. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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