The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation
The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It awards grants to further its charitable mission, while its stated philanthropic focus includes supporting Jewish schools and helping sustain Jewish life in Central and Eastern Europe.
The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation gave $826K across 37 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $825,530
- -37.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 37
- -15.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,312
- -25.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $19,381
- +452.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (53% 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 Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder 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: 767 Fifth Avenue 4200, New York, NY 10153
Phone: (212) 572-6624
Website: https://lauderfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fdn for Art Preservation in Embassi ($200K). Together the top 10 received $584K.
Grant Size Distribution
136 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 136 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes its work as supporting Jewish life in Central and Eastern Europe. In 2024, its grants were distributed among recipients in several U.S. states and the District of Columbia: New York received 53% of grant dollars, DC 30%, Pennsylvania 10%, Illinois 3%, and Virginia 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation gives
- 59% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $826K (2024) to $1.8M (2020). In 2024 it made 37 grants totaling $826K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fdn for Art Preservation in Embassi Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $200,000 |
| Temple University Philadelphia, PA | General Operating Support | $78,530 |
| Guild Hall of East Hampton Inc East Hampton, NY | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| US Department of State New York, NY | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| America's Promise Alliance Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| American Academy in Berlin New York, NY | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital New York, NY | General Operating Support | $30,000 |
| Cara Chicago, IL | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver New York, NY | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| The Perlman Music Program Shelter Island HGHTS, NY | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation stated that grantmaking substantially reduced its assets in the tax year ending December 31, 2024. It also said it expects to continue receiving contributions intended to fund its charitable expenses and to operate in the future.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,381 | $846,000 | $830,130 | $825,530 | 37 | $830,130 | $441 |
| 2023 | $3,511 | $1,290,000 | $1,324,688 | $1,324,460 | 44 | $1,324,688 | $1,890 |
| 2022 | $38,199 | $1,525,000 | $1,492,668 | $1,481,218 | 53 | $1,492,668 | $1,032 |
| 2021 | $5,868 | $1,002,000 | $1,000,215 | $997,090 | 1 | $1,000,215 | $658 |
| 2020 | $4,083 | $1,250,000 | $1,778,063 | $1,773,463 | 1 | — | $9,635 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation reported a distributable amount of $441 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
The foundation’s stated aim is to support Jewish life in Europe through Jewish education. Its mission statement describes an education that prepares young Jews for personal and professional success and inspires active participation in Jewish life. The foundation says it supports programs that help young people develop their Jewish identities and connect with their communities.
Its 2024 grants also went to organizations working in other areas. For example, Guild Hall describes itself as a museum, performing arts, and education center; the American Academy in Berlin says it supports advanced work in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and public policy; and the Jazz Foundation of America says it assists jazz and blues musicians through emergency assistance and work opportunities. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $825,530. Individual grants ranged from $1,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $200,000 to the Foundation for Art Preservation in Embassies, $78,530 to Temple University, and $50,000 each to Guild Hall of East Hampton, the U.S. Department of State, America’s Promise Alliance, and the American Academy in Berlin. These grants were listed for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ronald S. Lauder as Chairman, Jo Carole Lauder as President, and Joseph Tuite as Vice President.
The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation is led by Jo Carole Lauder, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jo Carole Lauder
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ronald S. Lauder
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Tuite
Vice President
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 Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation
How much does The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation give each year?
The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation gave $826K across 37 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 44 grants.
What is The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,312, across 37 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation give grants?
The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation gives mostly in New York: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (30%) and Pennsylvania (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (21 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and East Hampton, NY (2 grants).
Does The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (37 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fdn for Art Preservation in Embassi ($200,000), Temple University ($78,530) and Guild Hall of East Hampton Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation?
The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation reported $19K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $830K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $441 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated aim is to support Jewish life in Europe through Jewish education. Its mission statement describes an education that prepares young Jews for personal and professional success and inspires active participation in Jewish life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder 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 Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation's EIN?
The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3866350. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder 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.
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