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Lytton-Kambara Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2017. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $71.5M. Annual income is reported at $55.4M. Total assets have grown from $12.3M in 2019 to $71.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2017 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in New York. According to available records, Lytton-Kambara Foundation has made 84 grants totaling $4.8M, with a median grant of $500. Annual giving has grown from $338K in 2020 to $1.5M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $3M distributed across 38 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $1M, with an average award of $57K. The foundation has supported 28 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Pennsylvania, Maine, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$500
Average Grant
$33K
Largest Grant
$425K
Based on 21 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.
Lytton-Kambara Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 84 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, PA, ME.
Lytton-Kambara Foundation has distributed a total of $4.8M across 84 grants. The median grant size is $500, with an average of $57K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $1M.
Lytton-Kambara Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lytton-Kambara Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Kambara | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katherine Lytton | Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laurence Lytton | Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$71.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$71.5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
84
Total Giving
$4.8M
Average Grant
$57K
Median Grant
$500
Unique Recipients
28
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Space Institute Incland conservation and greenway trail projects in the Shawangunk Mountain region of New York State | New York, NY | $950K | 2023 |
| Trust For Public LandGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $350K | 2023 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $100K | 2023 |
| Bryn Mawr CollegeBryn Mawr Scholarship Fund | Bryn Mawr, PA | $25K | 2023 |
| Nature ConservancyGeneral & Unrestricted | Arlington, VA | $20K | 2023 |
| Bowdoin CollegeClare McWilliams Lyne Scholarship Fund | Brunswick, ME | $20K | 2023 |
| Pitzer CollegeGeneral & Unrestricted | Claremont, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Mohonk Preserve IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New Paltz, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Northwell Health FoundationLenox Hill Hospital Research Laboratory of Dr. Richard L. Whelan fund | New Hyde Park, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Khan Academy IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Mountain View, CA | $1K | 2023 |
| Central Park Conservancy IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| New York-New Jersey Trail Conference IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Mahwah, NJ | $500 | 2023 |
| Pro Publica IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Riverkeeper IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Ossining, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Wikimedia Foundation IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| New York Public RadioGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Parks & Trails New York IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Albany, NY | $300 | 2023 |
| Hudson Valley Rail Trail Association IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Highland, NY | $200 | 2023 |
| The Friends Of The Gloversville Public Library IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Gloversville, NY | $200 | 2023 |
| Gardiner LibraryGeneral & Unrestricted | Gardiner, NY | $200 | 2023 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston SchoolGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $10K | 2022 |