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Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation is a private trust based in OAKLAND, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Bessemer Trust. It holds total assets of $2.8M. Annual income is reported at $1.8M. Total assets have decreased from $10.9M in 2011 to $2.8M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including California, New York, Wisconsin. According to available records, Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation has made 74 grants totaling $4.2M, with a median grant of $40K. Annual giving has grown from $762K in 2020 to $983K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $2.5M distributed across 42 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $340K, with an average award of $57K. The foundation has supported 31 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Arizona, District of Columbia, which account for 66% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$73K
Average Grant
$93K
Largest Grant
$343K
Based on 9 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.
Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 74 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, AZ, DC.
Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation has distributed a total of $4.2M across 74 grants. The median grant size is $40K, with an average of $57K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $340K.
Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lynn Handleman Charitable Foundation is headquartered in OAKLAND, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Handleman | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$2.8M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$2.8M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
74
Total Giving
$4.2M
Average Grant
$57K
Median Grant
$40K
Unique Recipients
31
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global ExchangeVARIOUS PER AGREEMENT | San Francisco, CA | $340K | 2023 |
| California Trade Justice CoalitionTRADE JUSTICE/CLIMATE | Berkeley, CA | $60K | 2023 |
| Centro De Estudios Socio Juridicos Latinoamericanos - CesjulSUPPORT FOR CESJUL'S LEADERSHIP OF MULTI-NATIONAL GUATEMALA ELECTIONS OBSERVATION MISSION AND COVERAGE (ROUND 2) | Bogota Dc | $50K | 2023 |
| Trade Justice Education FundWTO PEACE CLAUSE CAMPAIGN | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Centro De Estudio Para La Democracia - CespadGENERAL SUPPORT FOR DEMOCRACY MONITORING PROGRAM | Morazan | $30K | 2023 |
| Fundacion Derechos Economicos Sociales Y Culturales Para America LatinaELECTION ANALYSIS | Guatemala | $25K | 2023 |
| National Lawyers Guild Sf Bay AreaINTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS ACTION | San Francisco, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Casa Circulo CulturalPERU EMERGENCY/MEDIA RESPONSE | Redwood City, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| John F Tinker FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Salem, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Alliance For Social And Economic JusticeGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Latin America Working GroupGUATEMALA ELECTION OBSERVATION AND FOLLOW-UP | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Mi Familia Vota Education FundVOTER ENGAGEMENT | Phoenix, AZ | $150K | 2022 |
| Georgia Coalition For The People'S AgendaVOTER EDUCATION | Atlanta, GA | $60K | 2022 |
| Working America Education FundVOTER EDUCATION | Washington, DC | $60K | 2022 |
| Alliance For A Just SocietyNATIVE ORGANIZERS ALLIANCE/VOTER EDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $60K | 2022 |
| Center Of Study For Democracy (Cespad)GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CIVIC MONITORING AND ANALYSIS | Morazan | $50K | 2022 |
| Comision Mexicana De Defensa Y Promocion De Los Derechos Humanos Ac50% GENERAL SUPPORT; 50% TO SUPPORT NATIONAL TRUTH COMMISSION LOGISTICS | Cdmx | $40K | 2022 |
| Institute For Local InnovationsEWI/DEM SUMMER | Atlanta, GA | $40K | 2022 |
| Ofrenda IncFOR SUPPORT OF COLUMBIAN INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES | Watsonville, CA | $35K | 2022 |
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