The American Fund for LSE
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$8.2M
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
38
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds The American Fund for LSE?
The American Fund for LSE is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by LSE Foundation ($4.4M), John and Amy Phelan Family Foundation ($1.8M), The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund ($697K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.2M in grants to The American Fund for LSE between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| LSE Foundation | $4,387,978 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| John and Amy Phelan Family Foundation | $1,756,255 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | $697,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $375,165 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| Passfield Hall Foundation Inc | $366,513 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $250,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Antarctica Group Foundation | $200,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Rose Community Foundation | $76,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Marin Community Foundation | $70,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Michael a Peterson Foundation | $30,000 | 3 | 2020–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $14,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Act for Alexandria | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Pearson Family Charitable Foundation | $3,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Susan a & Donald P Babson Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Brinkman Family Foundation Inc | $500 | 1 | 2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $646K (2025) to $2.2M (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $646K.
What grants has The American Fund for LSE received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LSE Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $481,150 |
| 2025 | Passfield Hall Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $140,403 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Pearson Family Charitable Foundation | CHARITABLE | $3,500 |
| 2025 | The Brinkman Family Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY | $500 |
| 2024 | LSE Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $584,958 |
| 2024 | Passfield Hall Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $226,110 |
| 2024 | Antarctica Group Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Rose Community Foundation | Faith centre | $25,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | INTERNATIONAL | $24,500 |
| 2024 | Marin Community Foundation | PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Michael a Peterson Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE CHARITY'S CORE ACTIVITIES. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Susan a & Donald P Babson Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2023 | John and Amy Phelan Family Foundation | LSE CENTENNIAL FUND | $1,381,255 |
| 2023 | LSE Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $579,690 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | INTERNATIONAL | $174,982 |
| 2023 | Rose Community Foundation | General operating support | $25,500 |
| 2022 | LSE Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $548,598 |
| 2022 | John and Amy Phelan Family Foundation | LSE CENTENNIAL FUND | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Marin Community Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Rose Community Foundation | Faith Centre, General Operating Support | $25,500 |
| 2022 | The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | SUPPORT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $14,000 |
| 2022 | Act for Alexandria | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2021 | LSE Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $672,044 |
| 2021 | The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID | $172,000 |
| 2021 | The Chicago Community Trust | TO SUPPORT FAITH CENTRE | $100,000 |
| 2021 | John and Amy Phelan Family Foundation | LSE CENTENNIAL FUND | $75,000 |
| 2021 | National Philanthropic Trust | INTERNATIONAL | $52,183 |
| 2021 | Marin Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 38 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The American Fund for LSE?
The American Fund for LSE is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by LSE Foundation ($4.4M), John and Amy Phelan Family Foundation ($1.8M), The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund ($697K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $8.2M in grants to The American Fund for LSE between 2019–2025.
Who is The American Fund for LSE's largest funder?
LSE Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The American Fund for LSE, with $4.4M across 7 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has The American Fund for LSE received?
IRS 990 filings record $8.2M in grants to The American Fund for LSE across 38 grants from 15 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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