The Lenox Foundation appears to concentrate its giving on a single major academic medical center, supporting Massachusetts General Hospital through repeat grants. Their philanthropy is focused and institution-specific rather than broadly distributed across causes or geographies, suggesting a donor relationship or personal/organizational tie to MGH and to hospital-based medical work. The small number of grants and total dollars indicate targeted, strategic support rather than broad programmatic funding.
Concentrated giving to a single repeat grantee (two grants to the same major hospital); modest total funding delivered as targeted gifts rather than many small grants or wide diversification.
Notable grantees: Massachusetts General Hospital
The Lenox Foundation’s recent giving is anchored by repeated support for Massachusetts General Hospital, including two $75,000 grants in 2023 and 2024 and several additional awards in 2025. That pattern makes hospital-based medical work the clearest thread in its grantmaking, even as the foundation also supports other institutions in healthcare, education, and conservation. Across the recent grants list, the foundation’s support is concentrated rather than broad. Massachusetts General Hospital appears multiple times in Boston, and Mass Eye & Ear also receives repeated funding over three consecutive years. Alongside those medical grants, the foundation has backed Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation, Roger Williams University, and Winous Point Marsh Conservancy, showing a mix of health, higher education, and land conservation interests. The grant list suggests the foundation often uses a small number of recurring awards to sustain relationships over time. Several recipients appear in multiple years, with some organizations receiving grants in both 2023 and 2025. The foundation’s total annual grants of $1,517,745 indicate a meaningful but selective giving profile, centered on institutions rather than individual recipients.
Hospital-based care and research are the strongest visible themes. The foundation gave $25,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025 to Mass Eye & Ear in Boston, and it also made a $25,000 grant in 2025 to Massachusetts General Hospital for charitable purposes. Medical philanthropy extends beyond Boston. In 2025, Cleveland Clinic Foundation received $25,000, while Cleveland Clinic Indian River Foundation in Vero Beach received $10,000 in 2024. Those gifts point to support for hospital systems and affiliated foundations rather than a single local institution. Education also appears in the recent record. Roger Williams University in Bristol received $50,000 in 2023 and additional $20,000 grants in 2024 and 2025. Other education-related grants include Villanova University at $25,000 in 2023 and Boys Hope Girls Hope in Garfield Heights at $25,000 in 2024 and 2025.
Typical grant size is modest: the 25th percentile is $1,525, the median is $3,750, and the 75th percentile is $5,000. That distribution sits alongside a small number of larger institutional grants, including several at $25,000 and above. The pattern also shows repeat giving. Massachusetts General Hospital, Mass Eye & Ear, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Roger Williams University, Winous Point Marsh Conservancy, and Boys Hope Girls Hope each appear across multiple years, indicating ongoing relationships rather than one-time awards. The foundation is a grantmaker, not a funder of individuals, and it does not make program-related investments. Its recent record also suggests a structured, institution-focused approach rather than an open application model.
$539K
$8.2M
$1.8M
$641K
Most grants fall between $2K and $5K, with a median of $4K.
25th Percentile
$2K
Median
$4K
75th Percentile
$5K
About 7% of grants go to recipients in MA.
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Lenox Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 276 | $2M | 98.2% |
| 2 | Canada | 5 |
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Most grants go to U.S.-based recipients, with 212 grants in the United States and 4 in Canada. The strongest concentration by recipient location is in Iowa, even though the foundation is headquartered in Albany, New York. Boston appears repeatedly through grants to Massachusetts General Hospital and Mass Eye & Ear. Other recurring recipient cities include Bristol, Rhode Island; Cleveland, Ohio; Vero Beach, Florida; and Port Clinton, Ohio. New York recipients make up 6% of grants, a smaller share than the foundation’s top giving state.
Its recent grants show support for hospitals and hospital-affiliated foundations, universities, conservation groups, and youth-serving nonprofits. Recipients include Massachusetts General Hospital, Mass Eye & Ear, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Roger Williams University, Winous Point Marsh Conservancy, and Boys Hope Girls Hope.
The foundation’s typical grants are relatively small: the 25th percentile is $1,525, the median is $3,750, and the 75th percentile is $5,000. Recent records also include larger awards such as $75,000 and $50,000.
Yes. Several recipients appear in multiple years, including Massachusetts General Hospital, Mass Eye & Ear, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Roger Williams University, Winous Point Marsh Conservancy, and Boys Hope Girls Hope. That pattern points to recurring institutional support.
Its top state by grant count is Iowa. Recent grants also land in Boston, Bristol, Cleveland, Vero Beach, and Port Clinton, and 6% of grants go to recipients in New York.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
| $14K |
1.8% |
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL | BOSTON, MA | $75,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| VERO BEACH MUSEUM OF ART | VERO BEACH, FL | $58,400 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | CLEVELAND, OH | $30,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| WINOUS POINT MARSH CONSERVANCY | PORT CLINTON, OH | $30,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| JOHN'S ISLAND FOUNDATION | VERO BEACH, FL | $25,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| MASS EYE & EAR | BOSTON, MA | $25,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE | GARFIELD HEIGHTS, OH | $25,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY | BRISTOL, RI | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER FOUNDATION | VERO BEACH, FL | $14,100 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| INDIAN RIVER LAND TRUST | VERO BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| VERO BEACH POLICE FOUNDATION | VERO BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH | VERO BEACH, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL (OHIO) | MIAMI, FL | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CAPE & ISLANDS VETERANS OUTREACH CENTER | HYANNIS, MA | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| HOMELESS NOT HOPELESS | HYANNIS, MA | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CAPE & ISLAND UNITED WAY | CENTERVILLE, MA | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| ST JOESPH'S ORATORY OF MOUNT ROYAL | MONTREAL, QU | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| VETERAN'S COUNCIL OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY | VERO BEACH, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | SOUTH BOSTON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| DJM FISHING TOURNAMENT | BOSTON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| HERITAGE MUSEUM & GARDENS | SANDWICH, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| HYANNISPORT CLUB SCHOLARSHIP FUND | HYANNIS PORT, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH | GATES MILLS, OH | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| TABOR ACADEMY | MARION, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| YOUTH GUIDANCE MENTORING ACADEMY | VERO BEACH, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| BLUECOATS INC | CLEVELAND, OH | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| FRANCISCAN CHILDRENS | BRIGHTON, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| TUNNEL TO TOWERS FOUNDATION | STATEN ISLAND, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| HOPE FOR FAMILIES | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| YOUTH SAILING FOUNDATION | VERO BEACH, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| HIBISCUS CHILDREN'S CENTER INC | OKEECHOBEE, FL | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| OUR LADY OF VICTORY | CINCINNATI, OH | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CARDINAL MEDEIRO'S RESIDENCE | FALL RIVER, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| ST JUDE'S CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE | MEMPHIS, TN | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| COURAGEOUS SAILING | CHARLESTOWN, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| BLUECOATS OF BARNSTABLE | HYANNIS PORT, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CAPE COD TIMES NEIGHBORS FUND | HYANNIS, MA | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| JOHN'S ISLAND COMMUNITY SERVICE | VERO BEACH, FL | $4,700 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL ADVISORY COUNCIL | VERO BEACH, FL | $4,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| CRYSTAL SPRINGS SCHOOL | HILLSBOROUGH, CA | $4,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY | BRISTOL, RI | $3,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| THE PIERONE RESEARCH - WHOLE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER | VERO BEACH, FL | $3,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| ST VINCENT DE PAUL | ALBANY, NY | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| GREATER BOSTON FOOD BANK | BOSTON, MA | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| TEAM IMPACT | QUINCY, MA | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| UNITED WAY OF INDIAN RIVERS | VERO BEACH, FL | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| TREASURE COAST FOOD BANK | FORT PIERCE, FL | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| THE GATHERING PLACE | BEACHWOOD, OH | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| HINGHAM NURSERY SCHOOL | HINGHAM, MA | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
$75,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CLEVELAND CLINIC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$30,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
MASS EYE & EAR
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CLEVELAND CLINIC INDIAN RIVER FOUNDATION
$14,100CHARITABLE PURPOSE
INDIAN RIVER LAND TRUST
$10,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
VERO BEACH POLICE FOUNDATION
$10,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH
$10,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CAPE & ISLANDS VETERANS OUTREACH CENTER
$10,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
HOMELESS NOT HOPELESS
$10,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CAPE & ISLAND UNITED WAY
$10,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
ST JOESPH'S ORATORY OF MOUNT ROYAL
$5,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
VETERAN'S COUNCIL OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
$5,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
$5,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
DIOCESE OF PALM BEACH
$5,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
DJM FISHING TOURNAMENT
$5,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
HERITAGE MUSEUM & GARDENS
$5,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
HYANNISPORT CLUB SCHOLARSHIP FUND
$5,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI PARISH
$5,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
BLUECOATS INC
$5,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
HOPE FOR FAMILIES
$5,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
HIBISCUS CHILDREN'S CENTER INC
$5,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
OUR LADY OF VICTORY
$5,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CARDINAL MEDEIRO'S RESIDENCE
$5,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
ST JUDE'S CHILDREN'S RESEARCH INSTITUTE
$5,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
COURAGEOUS SAILING
$5,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
BLUECOATS OF BARNSTABLE
$5,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
JOHN'S ISLAND COMMUNITY SERVICE
$4,700CHARITABLE PURPOSE
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL ADVISORY COUNCIL
$4,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
CRYSTAL SPRINGS SCHOOL
$4,000CHARITABLE PURPOSE
THE PIERONE RESEARCH - WHOLE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
$3,500CHARITABLE PURPOSE
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
$2,500CHARITABLE PURPOSE
HINGHAM NURSERY SCHOOL
$2,500CHARITABLE PURPOSE