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Also known as: CO LISA STERNLICHT
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Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in SCHENECTADY, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Beno Sternlicht. It holds total assets of $151K. Annual income is reported at $46K. Total assets have grown from $60K in 2011 to $131K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2021 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and Ohio. According to available records, Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc. has made 61 grants totaling $166K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has decreased from $28K in 2021 to $19K in 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $96K distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $25K, with an average award of $3K. The foundation has supported 26 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Ohio, Florida, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$180
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$3K
Largest Grant
$12K
Based on 8 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.
Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 61 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, OH, FL.
Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $166K across 61 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $3K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $25K.
Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lisben Charitable Foundation Inc. is headquartered in SCHENECTADY, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Sternlicht | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lisa Sternlicht | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$20K
Total Assets
$131K
Fair Market Value
$131K
Net Worth
$131K
Grants Paid
$19K
Contributions
$40K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$6K
Total Grants
61
Total Giving
$166K
Average Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
26
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| HadassahCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| Saratoga Performing Arts CenterCHARITABLE | Saratoga Springs, NY | $6K | 2024 |
| Congregation Agudath AchimCHARITABLE | Schenectady, NY | $3K | 2024 |
| Friends Of Israel Defense ForcesCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $3K | 2024 |
| American Society For Yad VashemCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $2K | 2024 |
| Wounded Warrior ProjectCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| Hebrew Academy Of The Capital DistrCHARITABLE | Albany, NY | $1K | 2024 |
| Greater Miami Jewish FederationCHARITABLE | Miami, FL | $1K | 2024 |
| 15-LoveCHARITABLE | Albany, NY | $250 | 2024 |
| Niskayuna Fire DepartmentCHARITABLE | Niskayuna, NY | $250 | 2024 |
| Tunnel To Towers FoundationCHARITABLE | Staten Island, NY | $250 | 2024 |
| National Yiddish TheaterCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $180 | 2024 |
| Union College HillelCHARITABLE | Schenectady, NY | $150 | 2024 |
| City Mission Of SchenectadyCHARITABLE | Schenectady, NY | $100 | 2024 |
| To LifeCHARITABLE | Saratoga Springs, NY | $100 | 2024 |
| Schenectady JccCHARITABLE | Schenectady, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Jewish Federation Of Northeastern NCHARITABLE | Albany, NY | $11K | 2023 |
| Niskayuna PbaCHARITABLE | Niskayuna, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Camp SimchaCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |
| Stand With UsCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $250 | 2023 |
| Congregation Beth ShalomCHARITABLE | Clifton Park, NY | N/A | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Heights SynagogueCHARITABLE | Brooklyn, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Regional Food BankCHARITABLE | Latham, NY | $250 | 2022 |
| Holocaust Survivors FriendsCHARITABLE | Albany, NY | $180 | 2022 |