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Lorber Family Foundation

Westwood, Massachusetts  ·  EIN 611733138  ·  Private foundation

Lorber Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Westwood, Massachusetts. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $3.3M in grants paid and $3.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 189 individual grants from this funder — $14.5M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for civil rights & social justice. Below is its full funding profile.

$3.3M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$3.9M
Total assets
189
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Lorber Family Foundation funds

Lorber Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on civil rights & social justice, education, environment & conservation, faith-based (jewish), health care.

Civil Rights & Social JusticeEducationEnvironment & ConservationFaith-Based (Jewish)Health Care

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, immigrants & refugees, women girls.

black communitieschildrenfamiliesimmigrants & refugeeswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Lorber Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Mass Institute of Technology
UNRESTRICTED DONATION
Cambridge, MA$3.0M2020
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
General Support
Cambridge, MA$1.0M2022
Mass Institute of Technology
UNRESTRICTED DONATION
Cambridge, MA$1.0M2022
Mass Institute of Technology
UNRESTRICTED DONATION
Cambridge, MA$1.0M2019
Mass Institute of Technology
UNRESTRICTED DONATION
Cambridge, MA$1.0M2017
Mass Institute of Technology
UNRESTRICTED DONATION
Cambridge, MA$1000K2018
American Cancer Society
UNRESTRICTED DONATION
Jamaica Plain, MA$185K2020
American Cancer Society
UNRESTRICTED DONATION
Jamaica Plain, MA$185K2018
American Cancer Society
General Support
Atlanta, GA$185K2022
American Cancer Society
UNRESTRICTED DONATION
Jamaica Plain, MA$185K2022
American Cancer Society
UNRESTRICTED DONATION
Jamaica Plain, MA$185K2019
American Cancer Society
General Support
Atlanta, GA$150K2024
American Cancer Society
General Support
Atlanta, GA$150K2023
Mujeres Unidas Y Activas
General Support
San Francisco, CA$150K2023
California Black Power Network
General Support
Los Angeles, CA$150K2024

Lorber Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.2M
2018$1.2M
2019$1.3M
2020$3.3M
2022$2.9M
2023$2.8M
2024$1.8M

How to apply for funding from Lorber Family Foundation

Lorber Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Lorber Family Foundation

Does Lorber Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Lorber Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Lorber Family Foundation fund?
Lorber Family Foundation's grants focus on civil rights & social justice. Recent recipients include Mass Institute of Technology, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Mass Institute of Technology. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lorber Family Foundation give in grants?
Lorber Family Foundation reported $3.3M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $14.5M over 189 grants.
Where is Lorber Family Foundation located?
Lorber Family Foundation is based in Westwood, Massachusetts. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 611733138.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lorber Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Lorber Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.