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Lm Foundation is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is Michael L Ryan. It holds total assets of $17M. Annual income is reported at $2.5M. Total assets have grown from $13.5M in 2018 to $16.5M 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 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York and District of Columbia. According to available records, Lm Foundation has made 62 grants totaling $4.1M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $75K in 2020 to $1.3M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.9M distributed across 32 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K, with an average award of $66K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, District of Columbia, California, which account for 97% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$50K
Median Grant
$100K
Average Grant
$116K
Largest Grant
$200K
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.
Lm Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 62 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, DC, CA.
Lm Foundation has distributed a total of $4.1M across 62 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $66K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $200K.
Lm Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lm Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Jaime Alter | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael L Ryan | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.3M
Total Assets
$16.5M
Fair Market Value
$18.9M
Net Worth
$16.5M
Grants Paid
$1.3M
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$836K
Distribution Amount
$882K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
62
Total Giving
$4.1M
Average Grant
$66K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia UniversityACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $170K | 2023 |
| Democracy FundACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Breaking GroundACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Center On Budget And Policy PrioritiesACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $200K | 2023 |
| Vera Institute Of JusticeACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Brooklyn, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| Hamilton ProjectACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $140K | 2023 |
| The Osborne AssociationACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Bronx, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Mt Sinai Adolescent Health CenterACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Ny Women'S FoundationACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| East Harlem Tutorial ProgramACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Greater NyACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Hudson River Park FriendsACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Black Economic Alliance FoundationACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Bail ProjectACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Pasadena, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Sanctuary For FamiliesACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2023 |
| Thirty Birds FoundationACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Tate Americas FoundationACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Adoptive And Foster Family Coalition Of NyACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New Patlz, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Forward MajorityACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Washington, DC | $50K | 2022 |
| GuggenheimACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| New Orleans Book FestivalACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New Orleans, LA | $25K | 2022 |
| Avenues For JusticeACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $13K | 2022 |
| Columbia Center For JusticepsychACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Hope ProgramACHIEVE CHARITABLE PURPOSE | Brooklyn, NY | $5K | 2022 |