The Lilac Fund Inc
Invitation OnlyOwings Mills, Maryland · EIN 85-1418990 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$521K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$2,578
Total assets$3.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,545 and $12,875.
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
76% of grants went outside Maryland.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Israel Fund | New York, NY | General purpose | $206,944 |
| Albi Fund Institute & Lab | San Francisco, CA | General purpose | $100,000 |
| Jewish Joint Distribution Committee - Jdc (Ukraine Relief) | New York, NY | General purpose | $60,000 |
| Women in Film and Video (Wifv) | Washington, DC | General purpose | $25,000 |
| The Cavanaugh House | Reisterstown, MD | General purpose | $15,400 |
| T'ruah | New York, NY | General purpose | $15,000 |
| The Gaza Children Village | Raleigh, NC | General purpose | $15,000 |
| Mcf Mountain Mediation Center | Park City, UT | General purpose | $12,875 |
| African Wildlife Foundation | Washington, DC | General purpose | $10,300 |
| Paypal Giving Fund | Washington, DC | General purpose | $10,000 |
| North American Friends of Oranim | Bayside, WI | General purpose | $8,000 |
| Jewish Story Partners | Los Angeles, CA | General purpose | $5,400 |
| Jews United for Justice (Jufj) | Washington, DC | General purpose | $5,163 |
| Art With a Heart | Baltimore, MD | General purpose | $4,673 |
| Healing Across the Divide | North Hampton, MA | General purpose | $3,605 |
| The Good People Fund | Millburn, NJ | General purpose | $2,578 |
| Attendance Works (Community Initiatives) | Oakland, CA | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center (Splc) | Montgomery, AL | General purpose | $2,060 |
| World Bicycle Relief | Chicago, IL | General purpose | $2,030 |
| Aclu Foundation of Md | Baltimore, MD | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Actblue Civics | Somerville, MA | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Emma's Torch | Brooklyn, NY | General purpose | $1,620 |
| Public Justice Center | Baltimore, MD | General purpose | $1,549 |
| Collegebound Foundation | Baltimore, MD | General purpose | $1,545 |
| The Angel Network | Owings Mills, MD | General purpose | $1,500 |
| American Jewish World Service | New York, NY | General purpose | $1,068 |
| Nafoo | Milwaukee, WI | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Israelgivesorg | Givat Shmuel, IS | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Ecan | Pikesville, MD | General purpose | $515 |
| Gaza Mental Health Foundation | Cambridge, MA | General purpose | $511 |
| Sundance Institute | Park City, UT | General purpose | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $521,086 | 31 |
| 2024 | $265,402 | 24 |
| 2023 | $533,100 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632519349101208
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-1418990
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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