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Lubetzky Family Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is Julianna Storch. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $6.7M. Total assets have decreased from $8.1M in 2019 to $1.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 9 officers and trustees. Starts with us - in 2020, the foundation launched starts with us, a movement to counter the extreme social and political divisions seen across american society by fostering independent thinking and constructive communication across lines of difference. Starts with us leverages media and technology to scale the daily practice of its core values curiosity, compassion, and courage providing americans with content, tools, and exercises to help tackle community problems and improve society.during the year, administrative expenses were incurred implementing and operating the program. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2018 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and New York. According to available records, Lubetzky Family Foundation has made 30 grants totaling $146K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $2K in 2020 to $141K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $27K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 18 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, New York, California, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
N/A
Median Grant
$750
Average Grant
$647
Largest Grant
$1K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Starts with us - in 2020, the foundation launched starts with us, a movement to counter the extreme social and political divisions seen across american society by fostering independent thinking and constructive communication across lines of difference. Starts with us leverages media and technology to scale the daily practice of its core values curiosity, compassion, and courage providing americans with content, tools, and exercises to help tackle community problems and improve society.during the year, administrative expenses were incurred implementing and operating the program.
Expenses: $5M
Frontline impact project (fip), a joint initiative with the kind foundation, was created in the wake of the covid19 pandemic to support frontline workers. Fip provides a platform to mobilize companies to support frontline workers with unmet needs, by matching corporate donors with those on the frontlines of healthcare, education, natural disasters and other humanitarian crises and challenges.during the year, administrative expenses were incurred operating the program. The program also received a donation of lysol disinfecting wipes which it distributed during the year to schools in the usa.
Expenses: $10.4M
Democracy and democratic institutions - this program raises awareness around significant democratic principles and institutions and encourages recognition of the importance of democracy to american society. The goal of the project is to advance liberal-democratic values, including free speech, the rule of law, basic human rights and a free and independent press.during the year, administrative expenses were incurred gathering individuals together to discuss democracy initiatives in the u.s. And potentially create a movement of people to support and promote liberal-democratic values.
Expenses: $90K
Uniting and strengthening jewish communities - during the year, the foundation provided the use of its employees and expertise to the council of young jewish presidents (cyjp) to build leadership within the jewish community and to encourage civil discourse to unite and strengthen communities.
Expenses: $28K
Starts with us - in 2020, the foundation launched starts with us, a movement to counter the extreme social and political divisions seen across american society by fostering independent thinking and constructive communication across lines of difference. Starts with us leverages media and technology to scale the daily practice of its core values curiosity, compassion, and courage providing americans with content, tools, and exercises to help tackle community problems and improve society.during the year, administrative expenses were incurred implementing and operating the program. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 30 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, NY, CA.
Lubetzky Family Foundation has distributed a total of $146K across 30 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $27K.
Lubetzky Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lubetzky Family Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Fishman | CEO, STARTS WITH US | $411K | $30K | $441K |
| Michael Johnston | PRESIDENT | $311K | $27K | $338K |
| Karen Mcsherry | VP, FINANCE | $168K | $13K | $181K |
| Julianna Cohen | SECRETARY/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Elle Lanning | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Justin Mervis | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Daniel Lubetzky | CHAIR/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michelle Lubetzky | VICE CHAIR/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jeffrey Solomon | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
30
Total Giving
$146K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
18
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4atx FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $27K | 2022 |
| Make The ConnectionGENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $25K | 2022 |
| Jdrf InternationalGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| Policy ImpactGENERAL SUPPORT | Berkeley, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Pease Park ConservationGENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Masorti FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Lonestar Soccer Club Of Austin IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $2K | 2022 |
| Shalom AustinGENERAL SUPPORT | Austin, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| Parkinsons FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Louise H Batz Patient Safety FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | San Antonio, TX | $550 | 2022 |
| Hias IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Silver Spring, MD | $500 | 2022 |
| Autism SpeaksGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2021 |
| San Antonio Aids FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | San Antonio, TX | $500 | 2021 |
| Simple Promise FarmsGENERAL SUPPORT | Elgin, TX | N/A | 2021 |
| Peaceworks Network FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2020 |
| Network For GoodGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $515 | 2020 |
| Everyday HeroGENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, VA | $250 | 2020 |
| National Kidney FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $250 | 2020 |