LESSING FOUNDATION
Data sourced from IRS 990-PF public filings
Lessing Foundation C/O Joan Lessing supports Jewish cultural and educational institutions, primarily funding organizations that promote Israeli art and education in New York.
LESSING FOUNDATION has 29 grants on file funding 12 organizations. Giving decreased from $12,615 in 2023 to $10,080 in 2024. Reported assets: $179,137.
Total Assets
$179,137
Grants (Last Year)
$10,080
Total Grants on File
29
Recipients Funded
12
Giving History
| Year | Total Granted | Grants Made | Avg Grant |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,080 | 7 | $1,440 |
| 2023 | $12,615 | 9 | $1,402 |
| 2022 | $17,120 | 8 | $2,140 |
| 2021 | $8,480 | 5 | $1,696 |
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Officers & Trustees
From 2024 IRS 990-PF filing (data available for 13 filing years)
JOAN LESSING
PRESIDENT
IRS Filing History
LESSING FOUNDATION has IRS 990-PF filings on record for 13 years, spanning 2012 to 2024.
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