Private foundation · EIN 62-1587938 · Nashville, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Judy and Noah Liff Foundation

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: 26 grants paid, $152K total, median $1,000. 65% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$152K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in TN
65%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.0M

Grants paid in 2025

26 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Frist Center for Visual ArtsNashville, TNTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$50K
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, TNTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$40K
Jewish Federation of NashvilleNashville, TNTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$16K
Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of ArtNashville, TNTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,000
Maine PublicBangor, METo further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,000
Nashville Public Media IncNashville, TNTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,000
Nashville Public RadioNashville, TNTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,000
Nashville PBSNashville, TNTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$5,000
Vanderbilt HillelNashville, TNTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$3,000
The Art Students LeagueNew York, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,500
The Jewish MuseumNew York, NYTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,500
Nashville OperaNashville, TNTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$2,000
Alive HospiceNashville, TNTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
Bhutan FoundationWashington, DCTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumNashville, TNTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
Friends of Katahdin Woods and WatersPortland, METo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
Hood Museum of Art DartmouthHanover, NHTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
Leadership NashvilleNashville, TNTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
St George Fire & RescueTenants Harbor, METo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
The TempleNashville, TNTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$1,000
Adas Yoshuron SynagogueRockland, METo further the exempt purpose of the organization$500
Legal Aid Society of Middel TnNashville, TNTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$500
Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle TnNashville, TNTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$500
Yiddish Book CenterAmherst, MATo further the exempt purpose of the organization$500
ForwardtnNashville, TNTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$300
The Legion FundNashville, TNTo further the exempt purpose of the organization$250

By state: Tennessee 17 · Maine 4 · New York 2 · District of Columbia 1 · New Hampshire 1 · Massachusetts 1

About this foundation

Judy and Noah Liff Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Nashville, Tennessee, administered in care of Phil Duncan, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Judy and Noah Liff Foundation 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 Judy and Noah Liff Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $152K across 26 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Judy and Noah Liff Foundation give?

Tennessee (17 grants), Maine (4 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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