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Also known as: C/O JOAN LESSING
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Lessing Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1982. The principal officer is Joan Lessing. It holds total assets of $186K. Annual income is reported at $16K. Total assets have decreased from $277K in 2010 to $209K in 2022. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, California and Virginia. According to available records, Lessing Foundation has made 19 grants totaling $39K, with a median grant of $250. Annual giving has grown from $5K in 2021 to $17K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $5K, with an average award of $2K. The foundation has supported 9 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in New York and California and Virginia. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$250
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$5K
Based on 5 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.
Lessing Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 19 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, CA, VA.
Lessing Foundation has distributed a total of $39K across 19 grants. The median grant size is $250, with an average of $2K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $5K.
Lessing Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lessing Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Lessing | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$19K
Total Assets
$209K
Fair Market Value
$168K
Net Worth
$209K
Grants Paid
$17K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$10K
Distribution Amount
$9K
Total: $203K
Total Grants
19
Total Giving
$39K
Average Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$250
Unique Recipients
9
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Friends Of Tel Aviv UniversityTO HELP WITH THE CHARITIES MAIN PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of The Israel MuseumTO HELP WITH THE CHARITY'S MAIN PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Leo Baeck InstituteTO HELP WITH THE CHARITIES MAIN PURPOSE | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Pef Israel Endowment FundTO HELP WITH THE CHARITIES MAIN PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Israel 21cTO HELP WITH THE CHARITIES MAIN PURPOSE | San Francisco, CA | $250 | 2023 |
| Park Avenue SynagogueTO HELP WITH THE CHARITIES MAIN PURPOSE | New York, NY | $180 | 2023 |
| The Blue Card IncTO HELP WITH THE CHARITIES MAIN PURPOSE | New York, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| DorotTO HELP WITH THE CHARITIES MAIN PURPOSE | New York, NY | N/A | 2023 |
| American Alliance MuseumsTO HELP WITH THE CHARITIES MAIN PURPOSE | Arlington, VA | N/A | 2022 |