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Lake Road Foundation is a private corporation based in MELVILLE, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1994. The principal officer is Leonard Schwartz. It holds total assets of $25.2M. Annual income is reported at $4.7M. Total assets have grown from $17.8M in 2011 to $26.9M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2021 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and District of Columbia. According to available records, Lake Road Foundation has made 223 grants totaling $7.7M, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $1.8M in 2021 to $3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3M distributed across 57 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1.1M, with an average award of $35K. The foundation has supported 102 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Rhode Island, District of Columbia, which account for 67% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$23K
Largest Grant
$540K
Based on 78 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.
Lake Road Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 223 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, RI, DC.
Lake Road Foundation has distributed a total of $7.7M across 223 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $35K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $1.1M.
Lake Road Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lake Road Foundation is headquartered in MELVILLE, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 19 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Lewen | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Wendy Sandler | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Neil Sandler | SECRETARY AND TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.8M
Total Assets
$26.9M
Fair Market Value
$36.1M
Net Worth
$26.9M
Grants Paid
$1.5M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$393K
Distribution Amount
$1.7M
Total: $6.8M
Total Grants
223
Total Giving
$7.7M
Average Grant
$35K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
102
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal FundGeneral | New York, NY | $1M | 2023 |
| Museum Of Jewish HeritageGeneral | New York, NY | $254K | 2023 |
| Westchester Jewish Community ServicesGeneral | White Plains, NY | $42K | 2023 |
| Center For Reproductive RightsGeneral | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| New Venture FundGeneral | Washington, DC | $20K | 2023 |
| New York Community Fridge CorpGeneral | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Crohn'S & Colitis FoundationGeneral | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Peace HouseGeneral | Park City, UT | $10K | 2023 |
| Lilith FundGeneral | Austin, TX | $10K | 2023 |
| Yellowhammer FundGeneral | Tuscaloosa, AL | $10K | 2023 |
| Vision To LearnGeneral | Los Angeles, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Westchester Jewish CouncilGeneral | West Harrison, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| WnycGeneral | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| NacGeneral | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| People'S Health ClinicGeneral | Park City, UT | $5K | 2023 |
| Larchmont TempleGeneral | Larchmont, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Jewish Education ProjectGeneral | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| DorotGeneral | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Quaker Ridge Employee Charity FundGeneral | Scarsdale, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Ucp Of NycGeneral | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Temple Har ShalomGeneral | Warren, NJ | $2K | 2023 |
| Hillels Of GeorgiaGeneral | Atlanta, GA | $2K | 2023 |
| Uja-Federation Of New YorkGeneral | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Emelin TheatreGeneral | Mamaroneck, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Lmc MediaGeneral | Mamaroneck, NY | $1K | 2023 |