Lehman Foundation

EIN 20-8089328 · PA · NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$5K Funds in ID, NY, CA +5
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Lehman Foundation based in PA paid 30 grants totaling $317K to 30 organizations across 8 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $85K, with a median of $5K. Its largest recipients included Sun Valley Music Festival, School of American Ballet, and Higher Ground Sun Valley. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$6,685,604
Giving (latest yr)
$317,030
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
30
Median grant
$5K
Recipients
30
States reached
8
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Sun Valley Music Festival$85,000
  • School of American Ballet$60,000
  • Higher Ground Sun Valley$20,000
  • Wood River Land Trust Co$20,000
  • Fountain House Inc$15,000

Where grants went

  • Idaho$138,000 · 9 grants
  • New York$113,030 · 8 grants
  • California$23,000 · 3 grants
  • Pennsylvania$13,000 · 5 grants
  • Missouri$10,000 · 1 grant
  • New Mexico$10,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (30)

Sun Valley Music Festival
Ketchum, ID
Charitable Support
$85,000
School of American Ballet
New York, NY
Charitable Support
$60,000
Higher Ground Sun Valley
Ketchum, ID
Charitable Support
$20,000
Wood River Land Trust Co
New York, NY
Charitable Support
$20,000
Fountain House Inc
New York, NY
Charitable Support
$15,000
Community Library Association
Ketchun, ID
Charitable Support
$10,000
American Himalayan Foundation
San Francisco, CA
Charitable Support
$10,000
The Mountain Fund
St Louis, MO
Charitable Support
$10,000
Video Volunteers
Sandia Park, NM
Charitable Support
$10,000
Nepal Seeds
San Francisco, CA
Charitable Support
$10,000
Mint Theater Company
New York, NY
Charitable Support
$8,000
Blaine County Recreation District
Hailey, ID
Charitable Support
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Lehman Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Lehman Foundation reported 30 itemized grants totaling $317K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $85K (median $5K).

Recent recipients include Sun Valley Music Festival, School of American Ballet, Higher Ground Sun Valley, among 30 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Lehman Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennsylvania, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Lehman Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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