Private foundation · Wilmington, DE
Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable
Typical grant size
$500 – $2K – $5K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
182
Repeat grantees
75
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Francine Lefrak
TRUSTEE
$100K
The Lefrak Trust Company
ADMINISTRATIVE TRUSTEE
$12K
Denise Lefrak
TRUSTEE
Jacqueline Lefrak
TRUSTEE
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
7.3%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'14
'15
'16
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
896
Total grants awarded
$7.1M
Total amount
$8K
Average grant
$1.0M
Largest grant
Giving by year
2024
$350K
70 grants
2023
$512K
100 grants
2022
$523K
78 grants
2021
$525K
75 grants
2020
$525K
82 grants
2016
$1.5M
140 grants
2015
$1.6M
179 grants
2014
$1.5M
172 grants
Top recipients
3 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$3.0M
14 grants · UT · ✓ Exact match
$273K
8 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$171K
Charity Global Inc
2 grants · NY
$120K
5 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$100K
4 grants · MA · ≈ likely match
$80K
Eastern Us Taoist Association
4 grants · NY
$73K
3 grants · NJ · ✓ Exact match
$70K
Mercy for Animals (matching Contribution)
1 grant · CA
$67K
Eastern United States Taoist Association (contribution)
3 grants · NY
$60K
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Mercy for Animals (matching Tuesday Contribution)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
CA · TY 2024
$50K
Museum of Arts and Design (donation)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NY · TY 2024
$25K
American Academy of Achievement (contribution)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
DE · TY 2024
$25K
The Baker Institute for Children With Hearing Loss (donation in Honor of Je
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
CA · TY 2024
$20K
Solomon R Guggenheim Foundation (international Director's Fund)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NY · TY 2024
$20K
Rowdy Girl Sanctuary Inc (farm Equipment Match)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
TX · TY 2024
$13K
Wildlife Sos (2024 Grant Request Contribution)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
UT · TY 2024
$12K
The Allen Stevenson School (donation on Behalf of Allison Bandier Koffman a
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NY · TY 2024
$12K
Points of Light Foundation (in Honor of the 2024 Gw Bush Points of Light Aw
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
GA · TY 2024
$10K
Food Bank for New York City (donation)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NY · TY 2024
$10K
Race to Erase Ms (2024 Gala Donation)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
CA · TY 2024
$10K
Rowdy Girl Sanctuary Inc (donation to Match Campaign)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
TX · TY 2024
$9K
The Museum of Modern Art (donation)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NY · TY 2024
$7K
Gabrielles Angel Foundation for Cancer Research (donation)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NY · TY 2024
$5K
Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary Inc (contribution)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NY · TY 2024
$5K
Rowdy Girl Sanctuary Inc (time to Thrive Medical Facility Match Campaign)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
TX · TY 2024
$5K
Tackle Als Foundation Inc Co Mass General Hospital (donation on Behalf O
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
MA · TY 2024
$5K
Birthright Israel Foundation (contribution)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NY · TY 2024
$5K
American Heart Association Inc (2025 Heart Ball Donation in Honor of Marie
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
TX · TY 2024
$5K
Chasing Sunshine Dog Rescue (contribution)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
CT · TY 2024
$5K
Familial Dysautonomia Foundation (donation on Behalf of Allison Bandier Kof
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NY · TY 2024
$5K
The School of Ethics & Global Leadership (donation on Behalf of Allison Ban
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
DC · TY 2024
$5K
Institute of Classical Architecture & Art (donation)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NY · TY 2024
$5K
Little City Foundation (donation to Masterpiece Gala in Honor of Julie Bell
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
IL · TY 2024
$5K
Little City Foundation (in Honor of Julie Bell)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
IL · TY 2024
$5K
The Allen-stevenson School (contribution)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NY · TY 2024
$5K
Norton Museum of Art (donation)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
FL · TY 2024
$5K
Congregation Emanu-el of the City of New York (donation)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NY · TY 2024
$4K
Farm Sanctuary (matching Tuesday Contribution)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NY · TY 2024
$3K
Happy Heart Happy Home Farm and Resue
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
PA · TY 2024
$3K
New York Philharmonic (in Honor of Klara and Larry Silverstein - Sponsoring
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NY · TY 2024
$3K
Ramapo-bergen Animal Refuge Inc (senior Animal Care Fund)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NJ · TY 2024
$3K
Ramapo-bergen Animal Refuge Inc (matching Tuesday)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NJ · TY 2024
$3K
Animal Legal Defense Fund (matching Tuesday Contribution)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
CA · TY 2024
$3K
Rancho Relaxo Inc (contribution)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NJ · TY 2024
$3K
Uncle Neils Home a Farm Sanctuary (contribution)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NJ · TY 2024
$3K
Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NJ · TY 2024
$3K
The Riverdale Country Day School Inc (donation on Behalf of Allison Bandie
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NY · TY 2024
$2K
Fashion Institute of Technology Foundation (couture Council Fund Donation)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NY · TY 2024
$2K
Catskill Animal Sanctuary
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NY · TY 2024
$2K
Race to Erase Ms (in Honor of Nancy Davis)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
CA · TY 2024
$2K
Friday Soup Kitchen at All Souls Inc (contribution)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NY · TY 2024
$2K
Apollo Pact Inc (contribution)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NY · TY 2024
$2K
Food Bank for New York City (donation in Honor of Donations)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NY · TY 2024
$2K
The School for Ethics and Global Leadership (contribution)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
DC · TY 2024
$2K
The Spence School Donation on Behalf of Allison Bandier Koffman Jeff Lipsit
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NY · TY 2024
$1K
Challenged Athletes Inc (donation)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
CA · TY 2024
$1K
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (donation)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NY · TY 2024
$1K
Metropolitan Opera Association Inc (in Honor of Barbara Tober)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
NY · TY 2024
$1K
Morselife Foundation Inc (contribution)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
FL · TY 2024
$1K
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.