Denise Lefrak Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 81-5393182 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$218K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$5.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York STEM Cell Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $25,550 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Nyu Langone Health | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Race to Erase Ms | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Richard J Caron Foundation | Wernersville, PA | General support | $25,000 |
| Harvard Universty | Cambridge, MA | General support | $20,000 |
| Congregation of Emanu-El of the City of New York | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $6,000 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | General support | $4,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | Palm Beach, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Alumnae Association of Barnard College | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $218,050 | 12 |
| 2023 | $188,500 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523189349101602
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-5393182
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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