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Lissy Family Foundation is a private trust based in NEEDHAM, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. It holds total assets of $3.6M. Annual income is reported at $2.7M. Total assets have grown from $543K in 2014 to $4.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Lissy Family Foundation has made 54 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $500. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $250K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, North Carolina, New York, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$15K
Largest Grant
$251K
Based on 32 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.
Lissy Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 54 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, NC, NY.
Lissy Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.1M across 54 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $250K.
Lissy Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lissy Family Foundation is headquartered in NEEDHAM, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lissy | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Suzanne Lissy | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$956K
Total Assets
$4.1M
Fair Market Value
$4.2M
Net Worth
$4.1M
Grants Paid
$940K
Contributions
$3M
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$12K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
54
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
27
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle Of HopeFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Needham, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Families FirstFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Watertown, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Samaritan'SFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| St JudesFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $150 | 2022 |
| Jumpstart For Young ChildrenFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $250K | 2022 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Waltham, MA | $167K | 2022 |
| Elon UniversityFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Elon, NC | $50K | 2022 |
| Combined Jewish PhilanthropyFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| Bright Horizons Foundation For ChildrenFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Newton, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Cycle For SurvivalFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Newyork, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Pan Mass ChallengeFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Needham, MA | $800 | 2022 |
| Boston Bullpen ProjectFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Needham, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| Boston Community PediatricFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| Horizons For HomelessFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Roxbury, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| The Cotuit Athletic AssociationFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Cotuit, MA | $500 | 2022 |
| Women And Infants HospitalFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Providence, RI | $500 | 2022 |
| National Brain Tumor SocietyFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Newton, MA | $250 | 2022 |
| Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund WalkFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $250 | 2022 |
| Chabad House Of AshevilleFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Asheville, NC | $180 | 2022 |
| Jog Your MemoryFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Needham, MA | $100 | 2022 |
| Congregation Shirat HayamFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Swampscott, MA | $100 | 2022 |
| National Ovarian Cancer CoalitionFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Arlington, MA | $100 | 2022 |
| Needham Community FarmFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Needham, MA | $100 | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan KetteringFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | New York, NY | $100 | 2022 |
| Jewish War VeteransFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Stoughton, MA | $100 | 2022 |
| Friends Of Mashpee LibraryFOR OPERATING SUPPORT | Mashpee, MA | $100 | 2022 |