The Lipton Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 58-2629617 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$425K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$9.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
27% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brearley School | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Educational Alliance | New York, NY | General support | $35,000 |
| Harlem Academy | New York, NY | General support | $30,000 |
| Congregational of Bnai Israel of NY Dba the Village Temple | New York, NY | General support | $30,000 |
| Children's Aid | New York, NY | General support | $30,000 |
| Grace Church School | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Wildlife Conservation Society | Bronx, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennslyvania | Philadelphia, PA | General support | $20,000 |
| Jewish Museum | New York, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| Harvard Law School | Cambridge, MA | General support | $20,000 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables, FL | General support | $15,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families | New York, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| New York Botanical Garden | Bronx, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| Mount Holyoke College | South Hadley, MA | General support | $15,000 |
| Animal Medical Center | New York, NY | General support | $15,000 |
| New Yorkers for Children | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Fountain House | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | Bronx, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Breaking Ground (Formerly Common Ground) | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Bowery Residents Committee Inc | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| University of Miami School of Law | Coral Gables, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Wesleyan University | Middletown, CT | General support | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $425,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $365,000 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533179349102173
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-2629617
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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