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The Lampert Foundation is a private trust based in BAY HARBOR IS, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is Esl Investments Inc.. It holds total assets of $47.6M. Annual income is reported at $2.1M. Total assets have grown from $24.3M in 2011 to $47.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 6 states, including Florida, Pennsylvania, New York. According to available records, The Lampert Foundation has made 34 grants totaling $10.8M, with a median grant of $38K. Annual giving has grown from $2.3M in 2020 to $6.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $1.7M, with an average award of $317K. The foundation has supported 21 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Rhode Island, New York, Florida, which account for 74% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
The Lampert Foundation reported 34 individual grants totaling $11 million between 2020 and 2022 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $37,500. Half of those grants fell between $8,125 and $250,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $1.7 million. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2023, reports $3.1 million in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in FL (16 of 34), followed by NY (5) and RI (4). In total the foundation's grantees span 7 states. Of its 21 distinct grantees, 52 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were Breast Cancer Research Foundation ($4.0 million), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Progr ($3.2 million) and Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($2.2 million).
Computed from 34 individual grant records (2020–2022) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 7 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$25K
Average Grant
$233K
Largest Grant
$1.5M
Based on 10 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.
The Lampert Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 34 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in RI, NY, FL.
The Lampert Foundation has distributed a total of $10.8M across 34 grants. The median grant size is $38K, with an average of $317K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $1.7M.
The Lampert Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Lampert Foundation is headquartered in BAY HARBOR IS, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinga Keh Lampert | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Edward S Lampert | Trustee | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$47.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$47.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
34
Total Giving
$10.8M
Average Grant
$317K
Median Grant
$38K
Unique Recipients
21
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| SylvesterGeneral Unrestricted | Coral Gables, FL | $250K | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgrGeneral Unrestricted | Warick, RI | $1.6M | 2022 |
| Breast Cancer Research FoundationGeneral Unrestricted | New York, NY | $1M | 2022 |
| Trustees Of Boston College DevelopmGeneral Unrestricted | Chestnut Hill, MA | $100K | 2022 |
| Ayn Rand InstituteGeneral Unrestricted | Santa Ana, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| American Friends Royal Philharmonic OrchGeneral Unrestricted | London | $25K | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters MiamiGeneral Unrestricted | Miami, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| The BassGeneral Unrestricted | Miami Beach, FL | $5K | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramGeneral Unrestricted | Warwick, RI | $1.7M | 2021 |
| Ransom Everglades SchoolGeneral Unrestricted | Miami, FL | $50K | 2021 |
| Breakthrough MiamiGeneral Unrestricted | Miami, FL | $25K | 2021 |
| American Friends Of The Paris OperaGeneral Unrestricted | New York, NY | $10K | 2021 |
| Fairchild Tropical Botanic GardensGeneral Unrestricted | Coral Gables, FL | $8K | 2021 |
| Miami City BalletGeneral Unrestricted | Miami, FL | $5K | 2021 |
| Faena ArtsGeneral Unrestricted | Miami Beach, FL | $1K | 2021 |
| The Ayn Rand InstituteGeneral Unrestricted | Irvine, CA | $200K | 2020 |
| The Reason FoundationGeneral Unrestricted | Washington, DC | $100K | 2020 |
| Overtown Optimist ClubGeneral Unrestricted | Miami, FL | $25K | 2020 |
| Dolphins Cancer ChallengeGeneral Unrestricted | Miami Gardens, FL | $250 | 2020 |
| Best Buddies IncGeneral Unrestricted | Mt Pleasant, PA | $250 | 2020 |
| The Pace Center For GirlsGeneral Unrestricted | Jacksonville, FL | $100 | 2020 |
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