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Roy Lichtenstein Foundation is a private corporation based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is % Dorothy Lichtenstein. It holds total assets of $55.2M. Annual income is reported at $21.2M. ORAL HISTORY PROJECT-RECORDED INTERVIEWS WITH R. LICHTENSTEIN ACQUAINTANCES, FAMILY, COLLECTORS, FRIENDS AND STAFF MEMBERS. According to available records, Roy Lichtenstein Foundation has made 24 grants totaling $4.6M, with a median grant of $21K. Annual giving has decreased from $3.8M in 2021 to $776K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $1.6M, with an average award of $191K. The foundation has supported 15 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, which account for 75% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
ORAL HISTORY PROJECT-RECORDED INTERVIEWS WITH R. LICHTENSTEIN ACQUAINTANCES, FAMILY, COLLECTORS, FRIENDS AND STAFF MEMBERS
Expenses: $4K
CREATION OF CATALOGUE RAISONNE - MULTI VOLUME AND ELECTRONIC COMPREHENSIVE CATALOGUE DOCUMENTING ALL KNOWN ARTWORKS OF ROY LICHTENSTEIN.
Expenses: $347K
EXHIBITIONS OF ART BY ROY LICHTENSTEIN IN NEW YORK AND LONDON.
Expenses: $32K
ORAL HISTORY PROJECT-RECORDED INTERVIEWS WITH R. LICHTENSTEIN ACQUAINTANCES, FAMILY, COLLECTORS, FRIENDS AND STAFF MEMBERS. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 24 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in OH, PA, NY.
Roy Lichtenstein Foundation has distributed a total of $4.6M across 24 grants. The median grant size is $21K, with an average of $191K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $1.6M.
Roy Lichtenstein Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Roy Lichtenstein 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William John Cowart | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $450K | $45K | $495K |
| Mitchell W Lichtenstein | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dorothy Lichtenstein Deceased 2024 | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Maria Morris Hambourg | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David H Lichtenstein | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$22.8M
Total Assets
$68.3M
Fair Market Value
$115.4M
Net Worth
$68.3M
Grants Paid
$17.6M
Contributions
$8.3M
Net Investment Income
$1.3M
Distribution Amount
$0
Total: $37.8M
Total Grants
24
Total Giving
$4.6M
Average Grant
$191K
Median Grant
$21K
Unique Recipients
15
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Museum Of American ArtPROMOTE THE ARTS THROUGH EDUCATION & RESEARCH | New York, NY | $569K | 2022 |
| Spelman CollegeTHE ROY LICHTENSTEIN FOUNDATION PLEDGED $160,000 A YEAR TO THE ATLANTA UNIVERSITY CENTER (AUC) ART HISTORY + CURATORIAL STUDIES COLLECTIVE FOR A FOUR-YEAR PILOT PHASE TO UNDERWRITE TWO FELLOWSHIPS AND PROVIDE THEIR RELATED SUPPORT IN THE ROY LICHTENSTEIN FOUNDATION POST-BACCALAUREATE FELLOWSHIPS IN MUSEUM PROFESSIONS. | Atlanta, GA | $160K | 2022 |
| Aspen InstituteSUPPORT OF THE AEFI PROJECT 'CONSORTIUM TO ADVANCE THE NEXT GENERATION OF BIPOC LEADERS IN THE VISUAL ARTS' | Washington, DC | $26K | 2022 |
| Columbus Museum Of ArtPERMANENT ENDOWMENT OF THE LICHTENSTEIN FOUNDATION CURATORIAL FELLOWSHIP FOR DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE ARTS. | Columbus, OH | $9K | 2022 |
| Elizabeth Baker | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Leslie B Samuels | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John W Smith | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Glassman | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ruth Fine | BOARD CHAIRMAN | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steven P Goldglit | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| Brandywine Workshop And ArchivesSPONSORSHIP OF TABLE AT WORKSHOP'S ANNUAL GALA FOR 10 ART STUDENTS | Philadelphia, PA | $3K | 2022 |
| International Foundation For Art ResearchPROMOTE THE ARTS THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. | New York, NY | $3K | 2022 |
| Brooklyn Museum Of ArtSPONSOR 2022 INNOVATOR AWARD | Brooklyn, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Morgan Library And MuseumSPONSOR 2022 FELLOWSHIP | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Solomon R Guggenheim FoundationPROMOTE THE ARTS THROUGH EDUCATION & RESEARCH | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Museum Of Modern ArtPROMOTE THE ARTS THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH. | New York, NY | $2K | 2022 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of ArtDONATION OF ROY LICHTENSTEIN'S "BRUSHSTROKE GROUP" TO THE MUSEUM FOR ITS COLLECTION OF HIS WORK. | Philadelphia, PA | $1.6M | 2021 |
| Ohio State UniversityFINAL INSTALLMENT OF A $6,000,000 GIFT PLEDGED IN 2019 TO INSTALL TWO ENDOWED PROFESSORS; THE ROY LICHTENSTEIN ENDOWED CHAIR OF STUDIO ART AND THE ROY LICHTENSTEIN FOUNDATION ENDOWED CHAIR OF ART HISTORY. | Columbus, OH | $500K | 2021 |
| National Gallery Of ArtGRANT TO HELP FUND THE RESEARCH CATALOGUE FOR THEIR UPCOMING EXHIBITION "THE DOUBLE: IDENTITY AND DIFFERENCE IN ART SINCE 1900." | Washington, DC | $50K | 2021 |
| Parrish Art MuseumGRANT TO SUPPORT "EXHIBITION OUTREACH AND PROGRAMS RELATED TO "ROY LICHTENSTEIN: HISTORY IN THE MAKING, 1948-1960." | Water Mill, NY | $50K | 2021 |
| Archives Of American Art-Smithsonian InstitutionGRANT TO THE ARCHIVES' SUSTAINABILITY FUND. | Boston, MA | $15K | 2021 |
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