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The Richard & Karen Lefrak Charitable Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing a total of $5 million in grants to 69 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and distributes funding by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

The Philharmonic Symphony Society of NY Inc
$8.6M
26%

American Museum of Natural History
$5.4M
16%
NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN FUND INC
$5M
15%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to RICHARD & KAREN LEFRAK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC?
No. RICHARD & KAREN LEFRAK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does RICHARD & KAREN LEFRAK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC give?
RICHARD & KAREN LEFRAK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are RICHARD & KAREN LEFRAK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from RICHARD & KAREN LEFRAK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does RICHARD & KAREN LEFRAK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, RICHARD & KAREN LEFRAK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did RICHARD & KAREN LEFRAK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, RICHARD & KAREN LEFRAK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include The Philharmonic Symphony Society of NY Inc, American Museum of Natural History, and NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN FUND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to RICHARD & KAREN LEFRAK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC?
RICHARD & KAREN LEFRAK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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