Roy Lichtenstein Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 91-1898350 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$11.9M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$18,000
Total assets$93.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $1,213,000.
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
53% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University | Durham, NC | Artwork contributed by the foundation to be added to the museum's collection of works by roy lichtenstein. | $7,239,083 |
| Columbus Museum of Art | Columbus, OH | Artwork contributed by the foundation to be added to the museum's collection of works by roy lichtenstein. | $1,946,500 |
| Kunstmuseum Basel | Ch Basel, SZ | Artwork contributed by the foundation to be added to the museum's collection of works by roy lichtenstein. | $1,299,200 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | New York, NY | Artwork contributed by the foundation to be added to the museum's collection of works by roy lichtenstein. | $1,213,000 |
| Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University | Durham, NC | Cash contributed by the foundation to assist in funding general operations. | $75,000 |
| Spelman College | Atlanta, GA | Cash contributed by the foundation to assist in funding general operations. | $43,206 |
| Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | Cash contributed by the foundation to assist in funding general operations. | $26,000 |
| Archives of American Art | Washington, DC | Cash contributed by the foundation to assist in funding general operations. | $18,000 |
| Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Artwork contributed by the foundation to be added to the museum's collection of works by roy lichtenstein. | $8,320 |
| International Foundation for Art Research | New York, NY | Cash contributed by the foundation to assist in funding general operations. | $2,500 |
| Checkerboard Film Foudation | New York, NY | Cash contributed by the foundation to assist in funding general operations. | $2,500 |
| Morgan Library | New York, NY | Cash contributed by the foundation to assist in funding general operations. | $2,000 |
| Guggenheim Museum | New York, NY | Cash contributed by the foundation to assist in funding general operations. | $2,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | Cash contributed by the foundation to assist in funding general operations. | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11,878,809 | 14 |
| 2023 | $17,552,956 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543219349103369
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1898350
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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