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LISSY FAMILY FOUNDATION

LISSY FAMILY FOUNDATION

Needham, MA, US
501(c)3
EIN
46-5181325
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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LISSY FAMILY FOUNDATION

Needham, MA, US
501(c)3
EIN
46-5181325
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Lissy Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Massachusetts, New York, and North Carolina. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$939.9K

2023
Grantees funded
84
Multi-year grantees
51%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

33

Median 1st year grant
$201
Median 2nd year grant
$500
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Suzanne Lissy
Board Member
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David Lissy
Board Member
D
David H Lissy
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LISSY FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. LISSY FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LISSY FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
LISSY FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, New York, and North Carolina. 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 LISSY FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LISSY FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about <$1,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LISSY FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, LISSY FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $940 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LISSY FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LISSY FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include ITHACA COLLEGE, JUMPSTART FOR YOUNG CHILDREN INC, and TEMPLE BETH SHALOM. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LISSY FAMILY FOUNDATION?
LISSY FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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