Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlySchenectady, New York · EIN 58-2395697 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $180 and $2,500.
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
9% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga Performing Arts Center | Saratoga Springs, NY | Charitable | $6,250 |
| Friends of Israel Defense Forces | New York, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Congregation Agudath Achim | Schenectady, NY | Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Society for Yad Vashem | New York, NY | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $300 |
| Niskayuna Fire Department | Niskayuna, NY | Charitable | $250 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | New York, NY | Charitable | $250 |
| National Yiddish Theater | New York, NY | Charitable | $180 |
| Union College Hillel | Schenectady, NY | Charitable | $180 |
| St Jude's Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $100 |
| North Shore Animal League | Port Washington, NY | Charitable | $50 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($9,730). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $24,290 | 19 |
| 2023 | $19,402 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 1, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502139349100305
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2395697
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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