The Lichtenstein Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-6121017 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$230K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $13,000.
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
59% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Bank for NYC | New York, NY | General support | $65,000 |
| The Dalton School | New York, NY | General support | $40,000 |
| Whittier College | Whittier, CA | General support | $18,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | General support | $15,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | General support | $15,000 |
| Los Angeles Youth Network Dba Youth Emerging Stronger | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $13,000 |
| Christian Herald Association Inc Dba the Bowery Mission | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| National Network for Abortion | Beaverton, OR | General support | $10,000 |
| St John's University | Queens, NY | General support | $8,000 |
| Downtown Women's Center | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $7,500 |
| Chirstopher Robin Preschool | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Chrysalis Center | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Coro Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Food Forward | North Hollywood, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Project Renewal | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General support | $1,680 |
| The Huntington | San Marino, CA | General support | $500 |
| Norton Simon Museum | Pasadena, CA | General support | $285 |
| American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | General support | $275 |
| The Morgan Library and Museum | New York, NY | General support | $275 |
| New York Historical Society | New York, NY | General support | $250 |
| Skirball Cultural | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $185 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $229,950 | 22 |
| 2023 | $198,375 | 26 |
| 2022 | $318,000 | 30 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 2, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640929349100634
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6121017
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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