Lichterman Loewenberg Foundation
Invitation OnlyMemphis, Tennessee · EIN 62-6048265 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$6.5M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$56K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
19% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Memphis | Memphis, TN | Strengthen community through philanthropy | $5,975,983 |
| University of Memphis Foundation | Memphis, TN | For the clinic at loewenberg college of nursing | $275,000 |
| Memphis Jewish Federation | Germantown, TN | For annual pledge | $52,000 |
| National Ornamental Museum | Memphis, TN | Capital pledge | $50,000 |
| Women's Foundation for a Greater Memphis | Memphis, TN | For vance avenue youth development center | $15,000 |
| A Step Ahead Foundation | Memphis, TN | Unrestricted: for any program with the loewenberg college of nursing | $10,000 |
| Mifa | Memphis, TN | For annual grant | $10,000 |
| Emmanuel Center | Memphis, TN | For after school and summer camp programs literacy tutoring | $8,000 |
| Arts Memphis | Memphis, TN | For annual support | $7,500 |
| Madonna Learning Center | Germantown, TN | For security system | $7,500 |
| Sister Supply | Memphis, TN | For annual grant | $6,250 |
| Catholic Charities of West Tn | Memphis, TN | For 2025 grant for general operations | $6,000 |
| Hardwood Center | Memphis, TN | For payment of two classrooms at new university of memphis camp | $5,500 |
| Jelf | Sandy Springs, GA | For student loans | $5,000 |
| Ravenswood Education Foundation | Menlo Park, CA | For literacy challenge | $5,000 |
| Jfelda | Los Angeles, CA | For the wildfire relief fund | $5,000 |
| Overton Park Shell | Memphis, TN | For co-sponsorship of concert | $4,000 |
| Church Health | Memphis, TN | For gift of a day | $2,500 |
| Jewish Family Service | Germantown, TN | For annual grant | $2,500 |
| Mid-South Food Bank | Memphis, TN | For annual support | $2,500 |
| Randall Museum Friends | San Francisco, CA | For summer programs and camp | $2,500 |
| Advocates for Immigrant Right | Memphis, TN | For grants. | $2,000 |
| Calvary Rescue Mission | Memphis, TN | For annual support | $2,000 |
| Midsouth Raptor Center | Memphis, TN | For annual support | $1,500 |
| Boy Scouts Chickasaw Concil | Memphis, TN | For annual support | $1,000 |
| Hasc | Brooklyn, NY | For annual support | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,464,733 | 26 |
| 2024 | $295,100 | 44 |
| 2023 | $297,100 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 28, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622409349100922
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-6048265
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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