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Estee Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2016. The principal officer is Nancy Mahon. It holds total assets of $32.8M. Annual income is reported at $19.2M. Total assets have grown from $13M in 2019 to $33.4M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 17 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, California and District of Columbia. According to available records, Estee Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation has made 817 grants totaling $73.1M, with a median grant of $17K. The foundation has distributed between $13.6M and $31M annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $31M distributed across 258 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $165 to $3M, with an average award of $89K. The foundation has supported 392 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, California, which account for 53% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 41 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$120K
Largest Grant
$3M
Based on 129 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Estee Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 817 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, CA.
Estee Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $73.1M across 817 grants. The median grant size is $17K, with an average of $89K. Individual grants have ranged from $165 to $3M.
Estee Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Estee Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 41 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sara Moss | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tracey Travis | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William P Lauder | DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Dr Marsha Gordon | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jane Hertzmark Hudis | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jordan Roth | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Deborah Landesman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Pat Fili-Krushel | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kathleen Sebelius | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jane Lauder | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marilu Marshall | DIRECTOR (BEG. 10/6/21) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| John Demsey | DIRECTOR (END 3/4/22) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Meridith Webster | DIRECTOR (BEG. 10/6/21) | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Fabrizio Freda | DIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Deirdre Stanley | DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anthony Thompson | DIRECTOR AND TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Nancy Mahon | DIRECTOR (NON-VOTING) AND EXEC DIR. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$15.7M
Total Assets
$33.4M
Fair Market Value
$33.4M
Net Worth
$32.9M
Grants Paid
$15M
Contributions
$11.8M
Net Investment Income
$630K
Distribution Amount
$1.6M
Total: $7.4M
Total Grants
817
Total Giving
$73.1M
Average Grant
$89K
Median Grant
$17K
Unique Recipients
392
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
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|---|---|---|---|
| New Venture FundCOIMPACT GENDER JUSTICE FUND | Washington, DC | $3M | 2023 |
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| Conservation International FoundationFACING THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY WITH WOMEN AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES | Arlington, VA | $500K | 2023 |
| Pratham UsaSECOND CHANCE AND BEAUTY PROGRAM | Houston, TX | $415K | 2023 |
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| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncBLACK GIRL FREEDOM FUND | New York, NY | $250K | 2023 |
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| United Nations FoundationUN FOUNDATION GIRLS & WOMEN STRATEGY PROGRAM | Washington, DC | $250K | 2023 |
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| The Fresh Air FundYOUNG WOMEN'S GIVING CIRCLE | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| International Rescue Committee IncAFGHAN WOMEN AND GIRLS RESETTLEMENT SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| A Chance In Life IncYOUTH LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| The Asia FoundationSCHOLARSHIPS AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT FOR DISADVANTAGED ADOLESCENT GIRLS IN VIETNAM COHORT V; BOOKS AS BRIDGES COHORT IV | San Francisco, CA | $100K | 2023 |
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| United States Fund For Unicef Dba Unicef UsaUNICEF'S EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO THE WAR IN UKRAINE | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Rainforest AllianceWOMEN FOR CHANGE | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| Empower-Emerging Markets FoundationBRIGHT PROMISE INNOVATION FUND | New York, NY | $70K | 2023 |
| Black Girl Ventures FoundationADVANCING BLACK AND BROWN WOMEN | Alexandria, VA | $50K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
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| Community Health Project Inc Dba Callen-Lorde Community Health CenterMONKEYPOX EMERGENCY REPONSE | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| David Lynch Foundation For Consciousness-Based Education & World PeaceGENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $20K | 2023 |
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