The Lucille and Paul Maslin
The Lucille and Paul Maslin is a private foundation based in Pleasantville, New York. Its 2024 filing reports $102,500 in grants to 10 charitable organizations.
The Lucille and Paul Maslin at a glance
In short: The Lucille and Paul Maslin gave $103K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $102,500
- +105.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,250
- -59.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $333,454
- +378.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Lucille and Paul Maslin
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 23 Stillman Lane, Pleasantville, NY 10570
Phone: (914) 535-0714
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lucille and Paul Maslin funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jacob Burns Film Center ($30K). Together the top 10 received $103K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 21 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lucille and Paul Maslin gives
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 956% 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 $50K (2023) to $140K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $103K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jacob Burns Film Center Pleasantville, NY | Charitable Activities | $30,000 |
| Sloan Kettering Pleasantville, NY | Charitable Activities | $20,000 |
| Friends of Rockefeller State Pleasantville, NY | Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| Bedford Playhouse Pleasantville, NY | Charitable Activities | $10,000 |
| The Circle School Pleasantville, NY | Charitable Activities | $7,500 |
| Marina Orth Foundation Pleasantville, NY | Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Bob Dylan Center Pleasantville, NY | Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Town of Saugerties Animal Shelter Pleasantville, NY | Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| Feeding Westchester Pleasantville, NY | Charitable Activities | $5,000 |
| The Film Fund Pleasantville, NY | Charitable Activities | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $333,454 | $367,174 | $103,350 | $102,500 | 10 | $102,950 | — | $10,765 |
| 2023 | $69,630 | $89,902 | $50,700 | $50,000 | 2 | $50,700 | $2 | $2,487 |
| 2022 | $32,177 | $1 | $56,700 | $56,000 | 4 | $56,375 | — | $2,981 |
| 2021 | $88,876 | $147,570 | $140,700 | $140,000 | 3 | $140,375 | — | $8,416 |
| 2020 | $82,006 | $2 | $125,700 | $125,000 | 2 | — | — | $7,134 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lucille and Paul Maslin reported a distributable amount of $11K 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 show support for organizations including the Jacob Burns Film Center, Bedford Playhouse, and Feeding Westchester. The Jacob Burns Film Center describes its mission as bringing audiences, students, and filmmakers together to experience and learn about film. Bedford Playhouse describes its mission as providing a cultural and social destination for film, community events, and arts education. Feeding Westchester describes its mission as leading hunger-action programs and mobilizing resources to address hunger in Westchester County.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $102,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $6,250. The largest grants were $30,000 to the Jacob Burns Film Center and $20,000 to Sloan Kettering. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Friends of Rockefeller State and Bedford Playhouse, and $7,500 to The Circle School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Janet Cheever as president and director, and John Cheever and Andrew Cheever as directors.
The Lucille and Paul Maslin is led by Janet Cheever, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janet Cheever
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Cheever
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Cheever
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Benjamin Cheever (2020–2022) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Stephen Katz (2020–2022) — Treasurer & Director
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 Lucille and Paul Maslin
How much does The Lucille and Paul Maslin give each year?
The Lucille and Paul Maslin gave $103K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $50K across 2 grants.
What is The Lucille and Paul Maslin's typical grant size?
The Lucille and Paul Maslin's median grant in 2024 was $6,250, and its average grant was $10,250, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lucille and Paul Maslin give grants?
The Lucille and Paul Maslin gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pleasantville, NY (10 grants).
Does The Lucille and Paul Maslin give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on The Lucille and Paul Maslin's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Activities" (10 grants).
Who are The Lucille and Paul Maslin's largest grantees?
The Lucille and Paul Maslin's largest 2024 grantees include Jacob Burns Film Center ($30,000), Sloan Kettering ($20,000) and Friends of Rockefeller State ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lucille and Paul Maslin?
The Lucille and Paul Maslin reported $333K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $103K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lucille and Paul Maslin fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations including the Jacob Burns Film Center, Bedford Playhouse, and Feeding Westchester. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lucille and Paul Maslin?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lucille and Paul Maslin's EIN?
The Lucille and Paul Maslin's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-7230954. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lucille and Paul Maslin 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.
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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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