THE LESSING FAMILY FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
The Lessing Family Foundation supports educational and medical institutions in New York, funding universities and healthcare organizations for general charitable purposes.
THE LESSING FAMILY FOUNDATION has 12 grants on file funding 7 organizations. Giving increased from $27,500 in 2024 to $30,000 in 2025. Reported assets: $450,553.
Total Assets
$450,553
Grants (Last Year)
$30,000
Total Grants on File
12
Recipients Funded
7
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,000 | 2 | $15,000 |
| 2024 | $27,500 | 4 | $6,875 |
| 2023 | $30,000 | 2 | $15,000 |
| 2022 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 |
| 2021 | $539,882 | 3 | $179,961 |
Top Grant Recipients
FAIRFIELD, CT
JUPITER, FL
WASHINGTON, DC
HOBE SOUND, FL
COLD SPRING HARBOR, NY
ALBANY, NY
JUPITER, FL
JUPITER, FL
NEW YORK, NY
Showing top 10 of 12 grants on file.
Officers & Trustees
From 2025 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 8 filing years)
SANDRA LESSING
TRUSTEE
STEPHEN M LESSING
TRUSTEE
IRS Filing History
THE LESSING FAMILY FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 8 years, spanning 2012 to 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
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