The Karen and Herbert Lotman Foundation
Historical FunderBryn Mawr, Pennsylvania · EIN 22-2429821 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | SHELLY LOTMAN FISHER |
|---|---|
| Address | 1127 W LANCASTER AVENUE, SUITE U-3, BRYN MAWR PA 19010 |
| Phone | 6102340090 |
| Form and materials | A LETTER SHOULD BE SENT STATING THE GRANT REQUEST, THE REASON THE FUNDS ARE NEEDED, AND THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE FUNDS WILL BE USED. |
| Deadlines | AUGUST 31 OF EACH FISCAL YEAR |
| 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
25% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakthrough T1d Fka Jdrf | New York, NY | Contribution | $139,521 |
| The Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Contribution | $125,000 |
| The Philly Service Awards | Brun Mawr, PA | Contribution | $25,000 |
| Main Line Art Center | Haverford, PA | Contribution | $20,000 |
| Catering by Design | Philadelphia, PA | Contribution | $16,045 |
| Main Line Heart Center | Wynnewood, PA | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Say the Stuttering Assoc for the Young | New York, NY | Contribution | $2,500 |
| The Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Contribution | $1,250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $334,316 | 8 |
| 2023 | $289,986 | 12 |
| 2022 | $380,295 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 22, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621429349100007
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2429821
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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