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Also known as: C/O PKF O'CONNOR DAVIESLLP
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Molly Lou Foundation is a private corporation based in HARRISON, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1999. The principal officer is Oconnor Davies Llp. It holds total assets of $6.2M. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. Total assets have grown from $560K in 2011 to $5.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 4 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 2019 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in District of Columbia, California and New York. According to available records, Molly Lou Foundation has made 78 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $581K in 2020 to $906K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $851K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 58 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, New York, California, which account for 53% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 13 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$700
Average Grant
$2K
Largest Grant
$10K
Based on 15 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.
Molly Lou Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 78 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, NY, CA.
Molly Lou Foundation has distributed a total of $1.5M across 78 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $851K.
Molly Lou Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Molly Lou Foundation is headquartered in HARRISON, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 13 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helaine Lerner Co Pkfod Advisory | PRESIDENT, TREASURER, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ethel Gardner Co Pkfod Advisory | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Marla Maidenbaum Co Pkfod Advisory | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Leslie Seff Co Pkfod Advisory | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$1.1M
Total Assets
$5.9M
Fair Market Value
$5.9M
Net Worth
$5.9M
Grants Paid
$906K
Contributions
$3K
Net Investment Income
$2.6M
Distribution Amount
$262K
Total: $2.4M
Total Grants
78
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
58
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $851K | 2023 |
| Middle East Media And Research Institute IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| American Jewish CommitteeGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Israel Defense ForcesGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Facts And Logic About The Middle East IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Berkeley, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council Of San Francisco Peninsula Marin & SonomINSTITUTE FOR CURRICULUM SERVICES | San Francisco, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| American Friends Of Magen David AdomGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| South Fork Natural History SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Bridgehampton, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Tostan IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Alexandria, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Mercy ShipsGENERAL SUPPORT | Lindale, TX | $1K | 2023 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Wildlife Conservation SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Bronx, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Charities Aid Foundation AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | Alexandria, VA | $1K | 2023 |
| Visiting Nurse Service Of New YorkGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Compassion & ChoicesGENERAL SUPPORT | Littleton, CO | $1K | 2023 |
| League Of Women Voters Education FundGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Marc Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Woodbury, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Smile Train IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| The Humane Society Of The United StatesGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $500 | 2023 |
| Wounded Warrior Project IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Jacksonville, FL | $500 | 2023 |
| Hillel The Foundation For Jewish Campus LifeGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $360 | 2023 |
| Wholesome Wave IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Bridgeport, CT | $300 | 2023 |
| The Friends Of The Cornell Lab Of Ornithology IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Riverside, CT | $100 | 2023 |
| Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Hampton Bays, NY | $100 | 2023 |
| The Louis D Brandeis FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| The Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Hampton Bays, NY | $5K | 2022 |
| The White Coast Waste Project IncGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $2K | 2022 |
| Hillel InternationalGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| Pef Israel Endowment Funds IncGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $1K | 2022 |
| Scholars For Peace In The Middle EastGENERAL SUPPORT | Bala Cynwyd, PA | $500 | 2022 |
| Center For A Humane EconomyGENERAL SUPPORT | Bethesda, MD | $500 | 2022 |
| Animals Asia FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $500 | 2022 |
| American Museum Of Natural HistoryGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $500 | 2022 |