Private foundation · EIN 31-1532337 · Albany, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lenox Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 65 grants paid, $539K total, median $5,000. 8% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
65
$539K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NY
8%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.2M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 60 of 65 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MACharitable purpose$75K
Vero Beach Museum of ArtVero Beach, FLCharitable purpose$58K
Cleveland Clinic Children's HospitalCleveland, OHCharitable purpose$30K
Winous Point Marsh ConservancyPort Clinton, OHCharitable purpose$30K
Boys Hope Girls HopeGarfield Heights, OHCharitable purpose$25K
John's Island FoundationVero Beach, FLCharitable purpose$25K
Mass Eye & EarBoston, MACharitable purpose$25K
Roger Williams UniversityBristol, RICharitable purpose$20K
Cleveland Clinic Indian River FoundationVero Beach, FLCharitable purpose$14K
Best Buddies International (ohio)Miami, FLCharitable purpose$10K
Cape & Island United WayCenterville, MACharitable purpose$10K
Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach CenterHyannis, MACharitable purpose$10K
Holy Cross Catholic ChurchVero Beach, FLCharitable purpose$10K
Homeless Not HopelessHyannis, MACharitable purpose$10K
Indian River Land TrustVero Beach, FLCharitable purpose$10K
Vero Beach Police FoundationVero Beach, FLCharitable purpose$10K
Bluecoats of BarnstableHyannis Port, MACharitable purpose$5,000
Boston Children's HospitalSouth Boston, MACharitable purpose$5,000
Cape Cod Times Neighbors FundHyannis, MACharitable purpose$5,000
Cardinal Medeiro's ResidenceFall River, MACharitable purpose$5,000
Courageous SailingCharlestown, MACharitable purpose$5,000
Diocese of Palm BeachPalm Beach Gardens, FLCharitable purpose$5,000
Djm Fishing TournamentBoston, MACharitable purpose$5,000
Heritage Museum & GardensSandwich, MACharitable purpose$5,000
Hibiscus Children's Center IncOkeechobee, FLCharitable purpose$5,000
Hope for FamiliesNew York, NYCharitable purpose$5,000
Hyannisport Club Scholarship FundHyannis Port, MACharitable purpose$5,000
Our Lady of VictoryCincinnati, OHCharitable purpose$5,000
St Francis of Assisi ParishGates Mills, OHCharitable purpose$5,000
St Joesph's Oratory of Mount RoyalMontreal, CACharitable purpose$5,000
St Jude's Children's Research InstituteMemphis, TNCharitable purpose$5,000
Tabor AcademyMarion, MACharitable purpose$5,000
Tunnel to Towers FoundationStaten Island, NYCharitable purpose$5,000
Youth Guidance Mentoring AcademyVero Beach, FLCharitable purpose$5,000
Youth Sailing FoundationVero Beach, FLCharitable purpose$5,000
Bluecoats IncCleveland, OHCharitable purpose$5,000
Franciscan ChildrensBrighton, MACharitable purpose$5,000
Veteran's Council of Indian River CountyVero Beach, FLCharitable purpose$5,000
John's Island Community ServiceVero Beach, FLCharitable purpose$4,700
Crystal Springs SchoolHillsborough, CACharitable purpose$4,000
Florida Highway Patrol Advisory CouncilVero Beach, FLCharitable purpose$4,000
Roger Williams UniversityBristol, RICharitable purpose$3,500
The Pierone Research - Whole Family Health CenterVero Beach, FLCharitable purpose$3,500
Greater Boston Food BankBoston, MACharitable purpose$2,500
Navy Seal FoundationVirginia Beach, VACharitable purpose$2,500
St Vincent de PaulAlbany, NYCharitable purpose$2,500
Team ImpactQuincy, MACharitable purpose$2,500
The Gathering PlaceBeachwood, OHCharitable purpose$2,500
Treasure Coast Food BankFort Pierce, FLCharitable purpose$2,500
United Way of Indian RiversVero Beach, FLCharitable purpose$2,500
Hingham Nursery SchoolHingham, MACharitable purpose$2,500
St Andrews By the SeaHyannis Port, MACharitable purpose$2,000
A Caring Center for WomenVero Beach, FLCharitable purpose$2,000
UnboundKansas City, KSCharitable purpose$1,800
St John Paul II High SchoolGreeley, COCharitable purpose$1,500
Camp HavenBath, NYCharitable purpose$1,000
Campus School at Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MACharitable purpose$1,000
Hazelden Betty Ford FoundationNew York, NYCharitable purpose$1,000
Herren ProjectPortsmouth, RICharitable purpose$1,000
Home for Little WonderersBoston, MACharitable purpose$1,000

By state: Massachusetts 24 · Florida 18 · Ohio 7 · Rhode Island 3 · New York 5 · INTL 1

About this foundation

Lenox Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Albany, New York, administered in care of Marcia P Floyd, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Lenox Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lenox Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $539K across 65 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Lenox Foundation Inc give?

Massachusetts (24 grants), Florida (18 grants), Ohio (7 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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