Private foundation · EIN 85-3594809 · New York, New York · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lilly E Reiser 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: 3 grants paid, $325K total, median $100K. 33% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
3
$325K
Median grant
$100K
Stays in NY
33%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hebrew Free Loan Society IncNew York, NYGeneral charitable purposes$125K
Hillel InternationalWashington, DCGeneral charitable purposes$100K
United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford New Canaan & DarienStamford, CTGeneral charitable purposes$100K

By state: New York 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Connecticut 1

About this foundation

Lilly E Reiser Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in New York, New York, administered in care of Timothy Costello, tax-exempt since 2021. 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 Lilly E Reiser 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 Lilly E Reiser Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $325K across 3 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Lilly E Reiser Foundation Inc give?

New York (1 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Connecticut (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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