The Herbert and Patricia Lessow Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 82-6961145 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$129K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$2,205
Total assets$3,466
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
56% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leopold Schepp Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $65,000 |
| Mvp Basketball Camp | White Plains, NY | General support | $18,500 |
| Parents Center | Santa Cruz, CA | General support | $12,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health | Baltimore, MD | General support | $11,000 |
| Hearts and Homes for Refugees | Pelham, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Westchester Youth Alliance | Chappaqua, NY | General support | $3,010 |
| Adventure Trekscharlie Wellman Memorial Fund | Flat Rock, NC | General support | $3,000 |
| Pfic | Stanton, KY | General support | $3,000 |
| Keep | Katonah, NY | General support | $2,205 |
| Project Daraja | Santa Cruz, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Furniture Sharehouse | Larchmont, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Union Street Settlement House | New York, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| University of California Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Westport Country Playhouse | Westport, CT | General support | $1,000 |
| Keewaydin Foundation | Salisbury, VT | General support | $500 |
| Our Change | San Francisco, CA | General support | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $129,465 | 16 |
| 2024 | $71,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $103,000 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 21, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622649349100007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 82-6961145
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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