Abbott B and Joan M Lipsky Fund
Historical FunderCedar Rapids, Iowa · EIN 42-6081470 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $650 and $2,200.
How to apply
The latest return does not include application instructions. Check the foundation's website or contact it before sending a proposal.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
54% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congregation Kol Ami | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating needs | $16,022 |
| Mercy Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating need | $6,200 |
| Salt Lake City Rotary Foundation | Kaysville, UT | General operations | $3,250 |
| Utah Opera Symphony | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating needs | $3,000 |
| Ballet West | Salt Lake City, UT | Geral operating needs | $2,500 |
| I-Club Fund | Iowa City, IA | General operating needs | $2,400 |
| Cedar Valley Humane Society | Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating fund | $2,200 |
| Temple Judah | Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating funds | $2,000 |
| Cedar Rapids Museum of Art | Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating need | $1,500 |
| Cedar Rapids Opera Theater | Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating needs | $1,500 |
| Seattle Art Museum | Seattle, WA | Geral operating needs | $1,500 |
| The Federalist Society | Washington, DC | General operating funds | $1,500 |
| Orchestra Iowa | Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating needs | $1,000 |
| Jewish National Fund | New York, NY | General operating needs | $1,000 |
| The Mcgillis School | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating funds | $1,000 |
| Theater Cedar Rapids | Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Sarasota Orchestra | Sarasota, FL | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Coe College | Cedar Rapids, IA | Feller scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| University of Iowa Libraries | Iowa City, IA | General operating needs | $650 |
| Shelter Box USA Inc | Bradenton, FL | General operating needs | $525 |
| Aopa Foundation | Frederick, MD | General operating needs | $500 |
| Brucemore Historical Museum | Cedar Rapids, IA | General operating fund | $500 |
| Pinyon Montessori School | Salt Lake City, UT | General operating funds | $250 |
| Harold Grinspoon Foundation | Agawam, MA | General operating funds | $180 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($6,300). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $58,477 | 28 |
| 2024 | $59,025 | 27 |
| 2023 | $53,375 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 12, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611329349101046
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-6081470
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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