The Ronald & Jo Carole Lauder Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 27-3866350 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fdn for Art Preservation in Embassi | Washington, DC | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | General operating support | $78,530 |
| Guild Hall of East Hampton Inc | East Hampton, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| US Department of State | New York, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| America's Promise Alliance | Washington, DC | General operating support | $50,000 |
| American Academy in Berlin | New York, NY | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital | New York, NY | General operating support | $30,000 |
| The Perlman Music Program | Shelter Island Hghts, NY | General operating support | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Israel Museum | New York, NY | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Jazz Foundation of America | New York, NY | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Independent Curators International | New York, NY | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Dia Art Foundation | New York, NY | General operating support | $16,000 |
| Checkerboard Film Foundation | New York, NY | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Friends of the High Line | New York, NY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Navy Seal Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Schwarzman Animal Medical Center | New York, NY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| The Salvation Army | Alexandria, VA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Apollo Theater | New York, NY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Skowhegan School of Painting Sculpt | New York, NY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | New York, NY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Ballroom Cultural Arts Foundation | Marfa, TX | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Rockefeller University | New York, NY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| The Trustees of Columbia University | New York, NY | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Bard College | Annandaleonhudson, NY | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The Dwight School Foundation | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The Fund for Park Avenue | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Greenwich Historical Society | Cos Cob, CT | General operating support | $1,000 |
| Chapin School | New York, NY | General operating support | $1,000 |
| The Kutz Senior Living Auxiliary | Wilmington, DE | General operating support | $1,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($115,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $825,530 | 37 |
| 2023 | $1,324,460 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532249349100308
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-3866350
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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