Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing
The LUM Foundation, based in New York, NY, is a philanthropic organization with assets totaling $17,363,382. Despite having expenses of $2,565,829, the foundation's revenue is relatively low at $153,671. The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus but has funded projects in various cities across the United States and in London, UK, including Arlington, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, Covent Garden London, Cranford, New York, and San Diego. The foundation operates in several states, including California, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Virginia. Key personnel include Robert A. Granieri, who serves as President and Director, and Sarah Groothuis, who is the Secretary. Both individuals work minimal hours and receive no compensation for their roles.
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Financials
+2.6% from previous year
6 grants awarded in 2024
Of total revenue spent on programs
Grants
| Purpose | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000,000 | FIDELITY CHARITABLE | GENERAL SUPPORT | Cincinnati, OH, US | 2022 |
| $1,000,000 | RENEW DEMOCRACY INITIATIVE | GENERAL SUPPORT | New york, NY, US | 2024 |
| $750,000 | UNITED JEWISH APPEAL FEDERATION | GENERAL SUPPORT | New york, NY, US | 2024 |
| $288,000 | CONSUMER CHOICE EDUCATIONS | GENERAL SUPPORT | Arlington, VA, US | 2024 |
| $250,000 | DIGNITAS UKRAINE | GENERAL SUPPORT | Cranford, NJ, US | 2024 |
| $200,000 | HOSPITALLERS UKRAINE AID LIMITED | SEE EXPENDITURE RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT | Covent garden london, UK | 2024 |
| $150,000 | DIGITAL CITIZEN FUND | GENERAL SUPPORT | Brooklyn, NY, US | 2023 |
| $32,000 | AFGHAN EVAC | GENERAL SUPPORT | San diego, CA, US | 2024 |
People
Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms
| Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|
RA
ROBERT A GRANIERI
| PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | 2024 |
SG
SARAH GROOTHUIS
| SECRETARY | $0 | 2024 |
ROBERT A GRANIERI
PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
SARAH GROOTHUIS
SECRETARY
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Financial data sourced from IRS 990 forms via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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