Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Grant applications must meet the Marilyn Lichtman Foundation’s grant requirements, guidelines and mission in order to be approved.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: Or issue grants for
  • Not eligible: For-profit organizations,Political organizations or campaigns,Government entities,Endowments,Organizations which pass on funds to other organizations, other than organizations (such as foundations) recognized under the Code that have been established to support or raise funds for the benefit of…

Overview

The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation supports non-profit organizations that align with its mission of aiding those in need, preserving wildlife, and assisting American armed forces and veterans. Grant applications must comply with Section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code and the foundation's specific guidelines. However, applications from for-profit organizations, political entities, government bodies, and individuals are not accepted. The foundation aims to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Eligibility

The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation will accept grant applications from non-profit organizations meeting the criteria set forth in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (“the Code”). Grant applications must meet the Marilyn Lichtman Foundation’s grant requirements, guidelines and mission in order to be approved.

Ineligibility

The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation will not accept applications from or issue grants for:
For-profit organizations,Political organizations or campaigns,Government entities,Endowments,Organizations which pass on funds to other organizations, other than organizations (such as foundations) recognized under the Code that have been established to support or raise funds for the benefit of the organization identified in the Grant Application whose purposes are consistent with the mission of the Marilyn Lichtman Foundation,Or individuals.

What The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024
161
Total given
$2.17M
Median grant
$10K
Range
$2,000–$70K
  • By dollars: New York 83%, Pennsylvania 4%, California 2%. Top recipient cities: Rochester, NY; New York, NY; Smithtown, NY.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Doylestown Health Foundation · Doylestown, PA

    General charity

    $70K

  • St Mary's Hospital for Children · Bayside, NY

    General charity

    $60K

  • North Shore Animal League · Port Washington, NY

    General charity

    $56K

  • Lifespan of Greater Rochester · Rochester, NY

    General charity

    $50K

  • Lustgarten Foundation · Woodbury, NY

    General charity

    $50K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Wildlife
  • Veteran nonprofits

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