FundersNew York

The Lexicon Foundation Inc

Monroe, NY · EIN 82-3673823. Reported 617 grants totalling $1,382,407 to 402 organizations across tax years 2021-2024. This foundation did not tell the IRS it funds only preselected organizations.

Yesaccepts unsolicited requests
$460median grant
$1,382,407granted, 2021-2024
402organizations funded
49%of grantees funded again the next year
$100assets, latest filing

Does this foundation accept applications?

Yes -- on its own tax return. Form 990-PF asks every private foundation whether it makes grants only to organizations it selects itself. Of the 91,758 foundations in our data that made a grant and answered, 78% said yes -- and applying to those is wasted effort. The Lexicon Foundation Inc did not check that box on its most recent filing, which puts it in the minority that is at least open to being approached.

This is the foundation's own statement to the IRS, not our judgement, and it says nothing about whether they have a form, a deadline, or an appetite for new grantees. Treat it as the reason this foundation is worth your research time, not as an invitation. Many small foundations of this kind have no website and no application process -- a letter of inquiry is the normal first step.

How big are its grants?

The median grant is $460. Half of everything it gave fell between $180 and $1,186; the smallest was $5 and the largest $63,700. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong foundation.

Under $1,000
426 grants
$1,000 - $5,000
140 grants
$5,000 - $10,000
25 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
11 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
11 grants
$50,000 - $100,000
4 grants

Every organization it funded

All 402 recipients appear in its filings; the 250 largest are listed here. Years funded is the number of separate tax years in which this organization received money -- the clearest signal of who this foundation actually has a relationship with.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
The Ojc Fund the Ojc FundBrooklyn, NY$164,200332023
Cong Chasdei Avos Cong Chasdei AvosMonroe, NY$118,300442024
Yeshiva Gedola Ohr Yisroel Yeshiva Gedola Ohr YisroelBrooklyn, NY$106,150332023
Mosdos V'yoel Moshe D'satmar Mosdos V'yoel Moshe D'satmarMonroe, NY$80,655222022
Congregation Beth Aryeh Congregation Beth AryehTeaneck, NJ$73,956222022
Ezras Alta Fiega Ezras Alta FiegaBrooklyn, NY$60,587332023
Cong Sharei Torah Inc Cong Sharei Torah IncMonroe, NY$56,770222023
Tov Vchesed Foundation Tov Vchesed FoundationMonsey, NY$35,930332023
Eizer Leshabos Eizer LeshabosMonroe, NY$33,932332023
Cong Beth Aryeh Cong Beth AryehMonroe, NY$33,439222023
Cong Yetev Lev Cong Yetev LevMonroe, NY$26,165222023
Cong Sharei Torah of Kh Cong Sharei Torah of KhMonroe, NY$22,605112022
Ayzer Laliya Inc Ayzer Laliya IncBrooklyn, NY$22,200332023
Cong Ohel Torah Cong Ohel TorahBrooklyn, NY$18,600332023
Tzedukas Huir Inc Tzedukas Huir IncMonroe, NY$15,632332023
Behutz BehutzMonroe, NY$15,384332023
Zichri ZichriBrooklyn, NY$15,000222023
Cong Sharei Ezra Cong Sharei EzraMonroe, NY$12,230332023
Ohr Chodosh Inc Ohr Chodosh IncBrooklyn, NY$11,665332023
Cong Refuah Helpline Cong Refuah HelplineMonroe, NY$11,550332023
Toirem Charity Toirem CharityBrooklyn, NY$11,414332023
Tzedek Association Tzedek AssociationBrooklyn, NY$10,955332023
Achiezer AchiezerLawrence, NY$10,312332023
Paile Yoedz Paile YoedzBrooklyn, NY$10,090332023
Cong Achiezer Ky Cong Achiezer KyMonroe, NY$9,386222023
Eizer Bachurim Eizer BachurimSpring Valley, NY$9,000332023
Simcha Fund Simcha FundBrooklyn, NY$8,000222023
Rccs RccsBrooklyn, NY$7,880332023
Yetev Lev Jerusalem Yetev Lev JerusalemBrooklyn, NY$7,600332023
Cong Toldos Avrum Yitzchok Cong Toldos Avrum YitzchokBrooklyn, NY$6,780222022
Beer Yitzchok Beer YitzchokElizabeth, NJ$6,680332023
Various Contributions to Needy Indi Various Contributions to Needy Indigent IndividualVarious, NY$6,515112022
Chasdei Yoel Chasdei YoelBrooklyn, NY$6,430332023
The Chesed Fund the Chesed FundNew York, NY$6,376332023
Charidy CharidyBrooklyn, NY$6,318332023
Beis Kahana Beis KahanaMonroe, NY$6,000222023
Yeshiva Toras Chemed Inc Yeshiva Toras Chemed IncMonroe, NY$5,970332023
Rav Chesed Rav ChesedBrooklyn, NY$5,800222023
Uta of Lakewood Inc Uta of Lakewood IncLakewood, NJ$5,800222023
Cong Yetev Lev D'satmar Cong Yetev Lev D'satmarMonroe, NY$5,148112021
Chesed Lavraham Chesed LavrahamBrooklyn, NY$5,100222022
Kiryas Yoel Hatzolah Kiryas Yoel HatzolahMonroe, NY$5,020112023
American Friends of B Nai Levy Foun American Friends of B Nai Levy FoundationBrooklyn, NY$5,000112023
Bayis Lepleitos Ateres Bonos Inc Bayis Lepleitos Ateres Bonos IncBrooklyn, NY$5,000112023
Cong Kolel Satmar of Kj Cong Kolel Satmar of KjHighland Mls, NY$4,847222023
Umasiun Wedding Fund Umasiun Wedding FundBrooklyn, NY$4,824222023
Talmud Torah Breslov Talmud Torah BreslovBrooklyn, NY$4,550332023
Cong Toldos Refuel Kasho Cong Toldos Refuel KashoSwan Lake, NY$4,533222023
Mosdos Satmar Kj Mosdos Satmar KjMonroe, NY$4,430222023
Beis Vaad Beis VaadMonroe, NY$4,262332023
Cong Lehachyois Cong LehachyoisMonroe, NY$4,232332023
Cong Yeshua Irefuah Cong Yeshua IrefuahMonroe, NY$4,196332023
Chonen Vnosen Chonen VnosenBrooklyn, NY$4,157332023
Bnai Joel School Bnai Joel SchoolMonroe, NY$3,760332023
Congregation Lizensk Congregation LizenskSpring Valley, NY$3,750112023
Cong Yetev Lev Kj Cong Yetev Lev KjMonroe, NY$3,730112021
Cong Refuah Helpline Mrs Landau Cong Refuah Helpline Mrs LandauMonroe, NY$3,500112023
Uta of Kj Uta of KjMonroe, NY$3,280222022
Yeshias Yisroel Yeshias YisroelLakewood, NJ$3,260332023
Mosdos Remou Mosdos RemouBrooklyn, NY$3,150332023
V'yazreim V'yazreimSpring Valley, NY$3,150332023
Kupat Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes Inc Kupat Rabbi Meir Baal Hanes IncBrooklyn, NY$3,000112023
Kuhal Satmar of Kj Kuhal Satmar of KjMonroe, NY$2,900222023
Cong Chonen Venosen Cong Chonen VenosenBrooklyn, NY$2,810222022
Keren Hatzolah Keren HatzolahBrooklyn, NY$2,760332023
Ohr Bachoshech Ohr BachoshechMonroe, NY$2,570332023
Toreim Charity Toreim CharityBrooklyn, NY$2,518332023
Cong Khal Kedishas Yom Tov Cong Khal Kedishas Yom TovBrooklyn, NY$2,500222023
Elef Hamugien Elef HamugienBrooklyn, NY$2,500332023
Koile Shema Koile ShemaBrooklyn, NY$2,500332023
Livnai Yisroel Livnai YisroelBedford Hills, NY$2,500112022
Sheri Torah Inc Sheri Torah IncMonroe, NY$2,500112021
Yeshiva Ohr Yisroel Yeshiva Ohr YisroelBrooklyn, NY$2,500112023
Mesamche Lev Mesamche LevBrooklyn, NY$2,396332023
Toldos Tzvi Spinka Toldos Tzvi SpinkaBrooklyn, NY$2,320332023
Congregation Beer Hachesed Congregation Beer HachesedBrooklyn, NY$2,200222023
Chai Lifeline Chai LifelineNew York, NY$2,070332023
Bikur Cholim Bikur CholimMonroe, NY$2,040222023
Cong Ahavath Yerisholayim Cong Ahavath YerisholayimMonsey, NY$2,000332023
Ladies Bikur Cholim D'satmar Ladies Bikur Cholim D'satmarBrooklyn, NY$2,000112021
Kolel Yetev Lev Djerusalem Kolel Yetev Lev DjerusalemBrooklyn, NY$1,980222022
Keren Hatzedaka Keren HatzedakaLakewood, NJ$1,900222023
Khal Bnai Yoel Khal Bnai YoelMonroe, NY$1,896332023
Mosdos Satmar of Bloomingburg Mosdos Satmar of BloomingburgBoolmingburg, NY$1,880332023
Cong Rivnitz Cong RivnitzAirmont, NY$1,860222023
Cong Torah Veyirah Cong Torah VeyirahLakewood, NJ$1,800112022
Lev Avrum Yakov Lev Avrum YakovBrooklyn, NY$1,800112022
Kipas Tzedukah Kipas TzedukahBrooklyn, NY$1,756332023
Congregation Sheri Torah Congregation Sheri TorahMonroe, NY$1,700112021
Chaim Medical Resource Chaim Medical ResourceMonroe, NY$1,560332023
Ramapo Valley Rotary Ramapo Valley RotaryRamsey, NJ$1,560222023
Bais Yakov Hayushun Bais Yakov HayushunBrooklyn, NY$1,500332023
Beis Mordchei Leib Beis Mordchei LeibMonroe, NY$1,500222023
Cong Toldos Aron Cong Toldos AronMonroe, NY$1,500222023
Shemesh Tzedaka Shemesh TzedakaNew York, NY$1,500112021
Beis Yosef Chaim Inc Beis Yosef Chaim IncMonsey, NY$1,440222023
Tashbar Divrei Chaim Tashbar Divrei ChaimMonroe, NY$1,410112022
Nachlas Chaim Ribnitz Nachlas Chaim RibnitzMonsey, NY$1,400222023
Cong Kollel Hari Cong Kollel HariSpring Valley, NY$1,360112021
Rodef Chesed Rodef ChesedBrooklyn, NY$1,360222023
Hatzalahthon HatzalahthonBrooklyn, NY$1,312222023
Cong Sharie Limud Cong Sharie LimudMonroe, NY$1,300222023
Khal Chareidim Khal ChareidimBrooklyn, NY$1,280332023
Yeshiva Darkei Emunah Yeshiva Darkei EmunahMonsey, NY$1,276222023
Cong Rav Chased Cong Rav ChasedBrooklyn, NY$1,250112021
Toldos Avrum Yitzchok Toldos Avrum YitzchokBrooklyn, NY$1,220222023
Mikvah Hendel Miriam of Cong Yetev Mikvah Hendel Miriam of Cong Yetev Lev Dsatmar KjMonroe, NY$1,200112023
Uta of Boro Park Uta of Boro ParkBrooklyn, NY$1,200112022
Cong Eizer Lamuzen Inc Cong Eizer Lamuzen IncBrooklyn, NY$1,180112023
Lev Leyeled Lev LeyeledSpring Valley, NY$1,180222023
Mikvah Ramou Mikvah RamouBrooklyn, NY$1,180112022
Yeshiva Chai Torah Inc Yeshiva Chai Torah IncBrooklyn, NY$1,180112023
Tuv Yerushalayim Tuv YerushalayimBrooklyn, NY$1,110222023
Bonei Olam Bonei OlamBrooklyn, NY$1,108332023
Binyan Yerushlaim Binyan YerushlaimBrooklyn, NY$1,100222022
Sharei Limud Sharei LimudBrooklyn, NY$1,100332023
Cong Bnei Aryah Inc Cong Bnei Aryah IncBrooklyn, NY$1,060222023
Aid Leshulem Aid LeshulemBrooklyn, NY$1,000112022
Chayim Vchesed Inc Chayim Vchesed IncBrooklyn, NY$1,000112023
Cong Bais Mordchay Inc Cong Bais Mordchay IncBrooklyn, NY$1,000112021
Cong Mesivta Cheivta Chshkas Cong Mesivta Cheivta ChshkasBrooklyn, NY$1,000112022
Cong Rav Tiv Yetev Lev Cong Rav Tiv Yetev LevMonroe, NY$1,000112022
Congregation Ahavas Yisroel Congregation Ahavas YisroelSpring Valley, NY$1,000112021
Congregation of Rosemond Inc Congregation of Rosemond IncWoodridge, NY$1,000112023
Gemach Hatzolah Corp Gemach Hatzolah CorpMonroe, NY$1,000112023
Keren Zichron Chaim Keren Zichron ChaimLakewood, NJ$1,000112022
Khal Bobov 45 Inc Khal Bobov 45 IncBrooklyn, NY$1,000112023
Kj Volunteer Ems Kj Volunteer EmsMonroe, NY$1,000112021
Ronva Shul Ronva ShulMonroe, NY$1,000112022
Simchas Ohlom Simchas OhlomBrooklyn, NY$1,000112022
Talmud Torah Tzfas Talmud Torah TzfasBrooklyn, NY$1,000222023
Uta Shier Dalet Uta Shier DaletMonroe, NY$1,000222022
Zichron Menachem Zichron MenachemMonsey, NY$1,000222023
Hisachdus Avreichim Hisachdus AvreichimBrooklyn, NY$985332023
Chesed Oilim Chesed OilimMonsey, NY$970332023
Kollel Toras Chemed Kollel Toras ChemedMount Kisco, NY$960222023
Keren Hashadchonim Dsat Keren Hashadchonim DsatMonroe, NY$954222023
Cong Noam Elimeilich Cong Noam ElimeilichBrooklyn, NY$917222023
Ohel Faiga Inc Ohel Faiga IncMonroe, NY$910332023
Khal Neta Sorak Tshath Khal Neta Sorak TshathMonroe, NY$900332023
Kollel Derech Hachaim Kollel Derech HachaimBrooklyn, NY$880332023
Congregation Darkei Avos Sanz Inc Congregation Darkei Avos Sanz IncBrooklyn, NY$860112023
Congregation of Ridnik Congregation of RidnikAirmont, NY$860222023
Congregation Yismach M Congregation Yismach MBrooklyn, NY$860222022
Kollel of Bloomingburg Kollel of BloomingburgBloomingburg, NY$860222023
Kollel Satmar of Kj Kollel Satmar of KjHighland Mills, NY$860112021
Marah Yecheskal Marah YecheskalBrooklyn, NY$860332023
Cong Noam Elimelech Inc Cong Noam Elimelech IncBrooklyn, NY$833112023
Cong Koifer Nefesh Cong Koifer NefeshMonsey, NY$820332023
Congregation Zichron Shaindel Inc Congregation Zichron Shaindel IncBayonne, NJ$820112023
Keren Yesomim Keren YesomimMonsey, NY$810222022
Cong Bais Ave Inc Cong Bais Ave IncMonroe, NY$790222023
Cong Soro B'ohel Inc Cong Soro B'ohel IncBrooklyn, NY$781222023
Various Various Contributions to Needy Indigent IndividualVarious, NY$764112023
Keneses Eliyahu Keneses EliyahuBrooklyn, NY$750222023
Bheter Ibechuvod Bheter IbechuvodBrooklyn, NY$720112022
Congregation Keren Ecrah Inc Congregation Keren Ecrah IncMonsey, NY$720222023
Congregation Ohr Torah Inc Congregation Ohr Torah IncMonsey, NY$720112023
Talmud Torah of Jersey Talmud Torah of JerseyLakewood, NJ$720332023
Yedidim YedidimMonsey, NY$720112022
Yismach Moshe Ins Yismach Moshe InsBrooklyn, NY$720222023
Vaad Lhachnusas Orchim Vaad Lhachnusas OrchimBrooklyn, NY$684222023
Cong Mosdos Toldos Aharon Cong Mosdos Toldos AharonBrooklyn, NY$680112022
Congregation Smith Garden Congregation Smith GardenMonroe, NY$680112023
Menucha Ukedusha Menucha UkedushaBrooklyn, NY$680222023
Oilem Habeh Oilem HabehMonroe, NY$680222023
Chasdei Meshilam Chasdei MeshilamBrooklyn, NY$678332023
Catskills Hatzalah Catskills HatzalahBrooklyn, NY$651332023
Chaim Vchesed Inc Chaim Vchesed IncBrooklyn, NY$640112021
Kollel Avreichim D'satmar Kollel Avreichim D'satmarMonsey, NY$630222022
Mosdos Beth Yosef Zvi Mosdos Beth Yosef ZviBrooklyn, NY$610222023
Cong Mikva Kyl of Kj Inc Cong Mikva Kyl of Kj IncMonroe, NY$600112022
Cong Toras Emachu Cong Toras EmachuMonsey, NY$600222022
Kollel Bnei Brak Inc Kollel Bnei Brak IncMonroe, NY$600112023
Mikva Teharah Mikva TeharahMonroe, NY$600112022
Congregation Tiv Leivov Congregation Tiv LeivovMonroe, NY$575112021
Cong Mesivta Cong MesivtaBrooklyn, NY$556222023
Eizer Laanyim Eizer LaanyimBrooklyn, NY$550222022
Yagdil Torah Yagdil TorahMonroe, NY$550112022
Cong Avodos Yisroel Dkoznitz Cong Avodos Yisroel DkoznitzMonroe, NY$540112022
Congregation Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed Congregation Ahavas Tzdokah Vchesed IncBrooklyn, NY$540222023
Jewish Center for Special Education Jewish Center for Special EducationBrooklyn, NY$540332023
Ora Vesimcha Ora VesimchaMonsey, NY$540332023
Vyazreim Inc Vyazreim IncSpring Valley, NY$532112023
Cong Chabires Vyoel Moshe Inc Cong Chabires Vyoel Moshe IncMonroe, NY$530222023
Kollel Avreichim Drabeinu Yoel of U Kollel Avreichim Drabeinu Yoel of UtaBrooklyn, NY$530112023
Beis Chinuch Gevoah Beis Chinuch GevoahMonsey, NY$500112023
Bike 4 Chai Bike 4 ChaiNew York, NY$500112022
Bikur Cholim Satmar Bikur Cholim SatmarMonroe, NY$500112022
Chasdei Tovim Meoros Inc Chasdei Tovim Meoros IncBrooklyn, NY$500112023
Cio of Argentina Cio of ArgentinaMonroe, NY$500222023
Cong Bais Naftuly Cong Bais NaftulyBrooklyn, NY$500112023
Cong Givaf Pinches Cong Givaf PinchesBrooklyn, NY$500112022
Cong Ohel Sura Inc Cong Ohel Sura IncBrooklyn, NY$500112023
Congregation Khal Kedishas Yom Tov Congregation Khal Kedishas Yom TovBrooklyn, NY$500112021
Congregation Lecham Lureaivim Congregation Lecham LureaivimBrooklyn, NY$500112023
Congregation Rav Tiv Yetev Lev Congregation Rav Tiv Yetev LevMonroe, NY$500112021
Friends of the Biyala Yeshiva Corp Friends of the Biyala Yeshiva CorpBrooklyn, NY$500112021
Friends of Yeshiva Toras Moshe Inc Friends of Yeshiva Toras Moshe IncBrooklyn, NY$500112023
Gemilos Chasodim Chasdel Moshe Gemilos Chasodim Chasdel MosheBrooklyn, NY$500112022
Kahal Beth Joseph Inc Kahal Beth Joseph IncBrooklyn, NY$500112021
Keren Yagdil Torah Keren Yagdil TorahBrooklyn, NY$500112023
Keren Yisuscher Beer D'rodoshitz Keren Yisuscher Beer D'rodoshitzMonroe, NY$500112022
Kipas Chasdei Shmuel Zanvil Kipas Chasdei Shmuel ZanvilBrooklyn, NY$500112022
Oneg Shabbos and Yom Tov Oneg Shabbos and Yom TovBrooklyn, NY$500112022
Ozer Dalim Family Assistance Ozer Dalim Family AssistanceBrooklyn, NY$500332023
Pidyon Shvuyim Pidyon ShvuyimMonroe, NY$500112023
Toldos Yoel Toldos YoelHighland Mls, NY$500112022
Tova Uvrucha Inc Tova Uvrucha IncBrooklyn, NY$500112022
Yeshivas Torah Tzvi Yeshivas Torah TzviMonroe, NY$500112022
Chucks Natural Fields Chucks Natural FieldsBrandon, FL$472222023
Tomchei Tzeduka Corp Tomchei Tzeduka CorpLakewood, NJ$470112021
Cong Hanoe Vhanetzach Cong Hanoe VhanetzachMonroe, NY$460112021
Kerenchasanim Inc Kerenchasanim IncBrooklyn, NY$460112023
Lekitei Orah Inc Lekitei Orah IncMonroe, NY$460112023
World of Tzedakah World of TzedakahBrooklyn, NY$460112022
Tzedukas Huir IncMonroe, NY$455112024
Kupat Aneeyi Kupat AneeyiMonroe, NY$450112021
Keren Shadchunim Dsatmar Inc Keren Shadchunim Dsatmar IncMonroe, NY$432112023
Beis Chinuch L Bonois Ohel Chanah- Beis Chinuch L Bonois Ohel Chanah- Darkei ChesedBrooklyn, NY$430112023
Cong Habones Cong HabonesMonroe, NY$416222022
Mesivta Shvil Hatorah Lmitziyonim I Mesivta Shvil Hatorah Lmitziyonim IncBrooklyn, NY$410222023
Tzidkas Binyomin Inc Tzidkas Binyomin IncBrooklyn, NY$410222023
Congregation of Hle Inc Congregation of Hle IncHighland Mills, NY$400112023
Ateres Mechoel Ateres MechoelBrooklyn, NY$360112021
Bais Jacob Nchemya Bais Jacob NchemyaBaltimore, MD$360112021
Bais Ruchel Satmar Kj Bais Ruchel Satmar KjMonroe, NY$360112021
Beis Medrosh Ohel Faiga Beis Medrosh Ohel FaigaMonroe, NY$360112023
Cong Bais Av Inc Cong Bais Av IncMonroe, NY$360112021
Cong Bobov Linden Cong Bobov LindenLinden, NJ$360112021
Cong Chaim Vchesed Cong Chaim VchesedMonsey, NY$360112022
Cong Chevras Tehillim Cong Chevras TehillimMonroe, NY$360112021
Cong Mosad Keren Hatzole Cong Mosad Keren HatzoleBrooklyn, NY$360112021
Cong Nachlai Das Breslov Cong Nachlai Das BreslovBrooklyn, NY$360112023
Cong Ohel Yeshia Cong Ohel YeshiaMonroe, NY$360112021
Cong Oseh Choyil Cong Oseh ChoyilMonsey, NY$360112022
Congregation Eizer Chaim Zanvil Rib Congregation Eizer Chaim Zanvil RibnitzMonroe, NY$360112023
Congregation Kerestir Congregation KerestirMonsey, NY$360112023
Congregation Khal Lev Simcha Congregation Khal Lev SimchaJackson, NJ$360112022
Congregation Ohr Hchaim Congregation Ohr HchaimMonroe, NY$360112021
Congregation Torah V Chesed Congregation Torah V ChesedLos Angeles, CA$360112023
Keren Gershon Dov Keren Gershon DovAirmont, NY$360112021
Keren Halbusha Keren HalbushaMonroe, NY$360112022
Khal Toms River Inc Khal Toms River IncToms River, NJ$360112022
Kollel Ohula Shel Torah Kollel Ohula Shel TorahMonroe, NY$360112021
Kollel Williamsburg Kollel WilliamsburgBrooklyn, NY$360112022
Moadim Uzmanim Moadim UzmanimLakewood, NJ$360112022
Mosdos Skolya Mosdos SkolyaBrooklyn, NY$360112023
Ner L Horeinu Inc Ner L Horeinu IncSun Lakes, AZ$360112023
Ohel Leshaya Ohel LeshayaCambria Heights, NY$360112021

148 of 402 (37%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold.

Measured the way we measure every foundation -- what share of one year's grantees are funded again the next -- this one retains 49%, across 3 year-to-year transitions. The median foundation retains about 67%, so this one is less consistent than most. A high number means its list is close to settled and a newcomer has to displace someone; a low one means it is still moving money around, which is where an opening is.

What the money was for

Taken verbatim from the purpose field of its filings. This is the closest thing to a statement of what this foundation cares about, in its own words.

What kind of organizations it funds

By the recipient's own IRS classification, for the 168 grants where we could identify the organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses.

Religion
118 grants
Human Services
13 grants
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
11 grants
Education
10 grants
Health Care
4 grants
International Affairs
4 grants
Community Improvement
2 grants
Mental Health
2 grants

Giving by year

Tax yearGrantsTotalMedian grant
2021174$370,827$360
2022221$487,160$500
2023219$514,115$460
20243$10,305$455

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- filings arrive about a year late, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a foundation winding down.

Where its money goes

Foundations concentrate geographically far more than their mission statements suggest. 93% of this one's giving went to organizations in New York. If you are outside its footprint, that matters more than how well your programme fits.

New York
$1.3M
New Jersey
$101K
California
$717
Florida
$572
Maryland
$540
Arizona
$360
Connecticut
$180

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Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from The Lexicon Foundation Inc's own Form 990-PF filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2021-2024). Nothing here is scraped, inferred, or estimated.

Address of record on the latest return: Po Box 2384, Monroe, NY, 10949. This is the address the foundation gave the IRS; many small foundations file through an accountant or a bank trust department, so it may not be where post to a programme officer should go.

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