Lippes Family Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderBuffalo, New York · EIN 22-3019880 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $11,090.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GERALD S LIPPES |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 FOUNTAIN PLAZA SUITE 1700, BUFFALO NY 14202 |
| Phone | 7168535100 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artis Naples | Naples, FL | Chartiable | $45,000 |
| Gulfshore Playhouse | Naples, FL | Chartiable | $35,000 |
| The Whitney Museum | New York, NY | Chartiable | $20,000 |
| Naples Zoo | Naples, FL | Chartiable | $12,500 |
| Camp Korey | Mount Vernon, WA | Chartiable | $11,090 |
| Roswell Park Alliance Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Chartiable | $10,000 |
| Ub Foundation | Buffalo, NY | Chartiable | $10,000 |
| Buffalo Akg Art Museum | Buffalo, NY | Chartiable | $8,500 |
| Naples Botanical | Naples, FL | Chartiable | $6,666 |
| Crfmc | Kennewick, WA | Chartiable | $5,300 |
| Schwarzman Foundation | New York, NY | Chartiable | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | Chartiable | $2,550 |
| Moma | New York, NY | Chartiable | $1,500 |
| Temple Beth Zion | Buffalo, NY | Chartiable | $1,500 |
| The Met | New York, NY | Chartiable | $1,500 |
| Seattle Art Museum | Seattle, WA | Chartiable | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $176,606 | 16 |
| 2023 | $103,480 | 11 |
| 2021 | $155,916 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202512939349100406
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3019880
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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