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Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable

Wilmington, Delaware  ·  EIN 133378881  ·  Private foundation

Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $525K in grants paid and $6.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 325 individual grants from this funder — $1.9M awarded across 2020–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$525K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$6.5M
Total assets
325
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable funds

Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based, libraries & literacy.

EducationFaith-BasedLibraries & Literacy

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Mercy for Animals (matching Contribution)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
Los Angeles, CA$67K2022
Charity Global Inc
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL
New York, NY$60K2020
Mercy for Animals (match Contribution)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
Los Angeles, CA$53K2023
Harvard Kennedy School (cpl Leadership Council Fund)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
Cambridge, MA$50K2022
Mercy for Animals (matching Tuesday Contribution)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
Los Angeles, CA$50K2024
Mercy for Animals
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL
Los Angeles, CA$26K2020
Wildlife Sos
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL
Salt Lake City, UT$26K2020
Rutgers University Foundation
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL
New Brunswick, NJ$25K2020
Wildlife Sos
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL
Salt Lake City, UT$25K2020
Fit Foundation
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL
Cave Spring, GA$25K2020
American Academy of Achievement (contribution)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
W Washington, DE$25K2024
Museum of Arts and Design (donation)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
New York, NY$25K2024
Parrish Art Museum
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
Water Mill, NY$25K2022
Prince's Trust America Inc (in Honor of Romero Britto and Lionel Richie)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
New York, NY$25K2022
Entertainment Community Fund - Formerly the Actors Fund (donation)
RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERACY AND EDUCATIONAL
New York, NY$25K2022

Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$484K
2022$523K
2023$494K
2024$350K

How to apply for funding from Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable

Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable'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 Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable

Does Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable accept grant applications?
Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable'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 Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable fund?
Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Mercy for Animals (matching Contribution), Charity Global Inc, Mercy for Animals (match Contribution). Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable give in grants?
Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable reported $525K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.9M over 325 grants.
Where is Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable located?
Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable is based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 133378881.
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About this profile. This page is built from Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable'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 Samuel J & Ethel Lefrak Charitable. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.