Lm Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 35-7159067 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.1M
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$22.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $100,000.
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
23% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breaking Ground | New York, NY | Achieve charitable purpose | $225,000 |
| Center on Budget and Policy Priorities | Washington, DC | Achieve charitable purpose | $200,000 |
| Vera Institute of Justice | Brooklyn, NY | Achieve charitable purpose | $150,000 |
| Governing for Impact | Washington, DC | Achieve charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| John Jay College | New York, NY | Achieve charitable purpose | $100,000 |
| The Doe Fund | New York, NY | Achieve charitable purpose | $55,000 |
| Guggenheim | New York, NY | Achieve charitable purpose | $50,000 |
| Macaulay Honors College Foundation | New York, NY | Achieve charitable purpose | $40,000 |
| Bail Project | Pasadena, CA | Achieve charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| Greater NY | New York, NY | Achieve charitable purpose | $25,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Achieve charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| Church of Saint Joseph | New York, NY | Achieve charitable purpose | $16,000 |
| Covenant House | New York, NY | Achieve charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Black Economic Alliance Foundation | Washington, DC | Achieve charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| City Harvest | New York, NY | Achieve charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| The Brotherhood Sister Sol Inc | New York, NY | Achieve charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Community Housing and Services Inc | Brooklyn, NY | 501(C)(3) | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,056,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $670,000 | 13 |
| 2023 | $1,256,244 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631279349100248
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-7159067
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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