The Ronald S Lauder Impact Initiative
The Ronald S Lauder Impact Initiative is a private foundation, based in Jefferson Valley, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $661K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $161K.
The Ronald S Lauder Impact Initiative at a glance
In short: The Ronald S Lauder Impact Initiative gave $161K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $81K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $161,277
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $80,639
- Median grant
- $80,639
- Total assets
- $660,573
- +1780.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (52% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Ronald S Lauder Impact Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroi ($84K). Together the top 2 received $161K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Ronald S Lauder Impact Initiative gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $161K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillel Day School of Metropolitan Detroi Farmington Hills, MI | Improve jewish day school enrollment and education, provide opportunities for jewish children in greater detroit area | $84,000 |
| Solomon Schechter Day School Newton, MA | Improve jewish day school enrollment and education, provide opportunities for jewish children in greater boston area | $77,277 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $660,573 | $2,145,047 | $1,447,323 | $161,277 | 2 | $1,339,430 | — |
| 2023 | $35,133 | $334,873 | $486,506 | — | — | $325,647 | $2,401 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Ronald S Lauder Impact Initiative is led by Hadassa Halpern, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hadassa Halpern
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald S. Lauder
Director & President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua Spinner
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Parsons
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Scalisi
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Tuite
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 S Lauder Impact Initiative
How much does The Ronald S Lauder Impact Initiative give each year?
The Ronald S Lauder Impact Initiative gave $161K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Ronald S Lauder Impact Initiative?
The Ronald S Lauder Impact Initiative reported $661K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
Where does The Ronald S Lauder Impact Initiative operate?
The Ronald S Lauder Impact Initiative has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Michigan.
What is The Ronald S Lauder Impact Initiative's EIN?
The Ronald S Lauder Impact Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1259787. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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