Lichtenstein Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Lichtenstein Foundation, not named after the iconic pop-artist by the same name, primarily funds grantmaking related to human services, the arts, education, and health.

IP TAKE: The foundation lacks transparency, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities. The status of the foundation is unclear following Seymour Lichtenstein’s death in February 2023.

PROFILE: The Lichtenstein Foundation was established in 1964 by the late-businessman Seymour Lichtenstein and other family members. He's associated with Garan, Incorporated, a global manufacturer and importer of branded and private label apparel, mainly newborn, infants', toddlers', girls', boys', men's, and women's, with over 4,000 employees worldwide. The foundation does not maintain a website, which restricts further information on its priority areas and grantmaking strategies.

Grants for Arts and Culture, Education, Public Health and Access, and Community Development

According to tax filings, the Lichtenstein Foundation primarily funds grantmaking related to human services, the arts, education, and health. The Lichtensteins have supported places like City Harvest, Food Bank for NYC, Hospice of the Valley, Southern Poverty Law Center, Physicians for Reproductive Health, Coalition for the Homeless, ACLU, and Innocence Project. Justice organizations appear important for this funder. Arts grantees have included The Met, The Frick, MoMA, Newseum, and New York Botanical Garden. The family have also supported places like The Dalton School, Saint Jude Children’s Hospital, and St. John’s University.

Important Grant Details

Grants range from $218 to $110,000. In a recent fiscal year, the foundation gave away around $240,000. The Lichtenstein Foundation keeps a low-profile and does not accept unsolicited proposals. 

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CONTACT:

The Lichtenstein Foundation
791 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10021