The Lytton-Kambara Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Established in 2017, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with tax-exempt status. The foundation functions as a private non-operating foundation focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$71.5M
+2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.6M
+75.3% YoY
Grant Count
24
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$109K
+46.1% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation is an active grantmaker with a diverse portfolio of recipients. In 2023, it made 21 grants with a total giving amount of approximately $1.5 million to $2.6 million. Grant sizes vary considerably, with awards ranging from $25,000 to $950,000.
Grant Range
s vary considerably, with awards ranging from $25,000 to $950,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects across multiple U.S. states, with particular activity in:
- New York
- Virginia
- California
- Pennsylvania
- New Jersey
- Georgia
- Maine
- District of Columbia
Specific cities where the foundation has supported projects include Albany, Arlington, Brunswick, Bryn Mawr, Claremont, Decatur, Gardiner, Gloversville, Highland, Mahwah, Mountain View, New Hyde Park, New Paltz, New York, Ossining, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $69.6 million
- Total Revenue: $31.2 million
- Total Expenses: $1.8 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Breakdown (2023):
- Total grants and contributions: $26.5 million
- Investment income and dividends: $550,097
The foundation experienced significant growth in contributions year-over-year, with grants and contributions increasing 4,758% from 2022 to 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $71,451,264 | $69,598,452 | $41,783,601 |
| Revenue | $4,910,926 | $31,220,698 | $2,106,386 |
| Expenses | $3,058,114 | $1,803,966 | $1,658,072 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,728,462 | $1,603,187 | $1,585,150 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,848,547 | $24,948,589 | $2,043,324 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,070,942 | $2,736,345 | $1,601,967 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by a small team:
- Laurence Lytton — Director, President, Secretary, and Treasurer (works 8 hours per week without compensation)
- Janice Kambara — Director
- Katherine Lytton — Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janice Kambara | Dir | 1 | — |
| Katherine Lytton | Dir | 1 | — |
| Laurence Lytton | Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas | 8 | — |
Contact Information
- Address: Foundation Source, 501 Silverside Road, Wilmington, DE 19809
- Phone: 800-839-1754
- EIN: 81-4172003
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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