The Lopatin Family Foundation gives like a values-driven Jewish philanthropy focused on progressive Jewish life, social justice, and humanitarian relief. Its largest and most repeated grants go to organizations tied to liberal Jewish education and Israel engagement, alongside major support for refugee aid, civil rights, and pro-democracy or anti-oppression work. The portfolio suggests a strong preference for mission-aligned Jewish institutions and advocacy groups, especially those that bridge Jewish identity with social justice causes.
Moderately concentrated giving with several repeat grantees receiving multiple grants and significant cumulative support, especially core Jewish and social-justice organizations. The foundation appears to make meaningful six-figure gifts rather than many small grants, with recurring renewals to organizations it clearly knows well.
Notable grantees: New Israel Fund, Mechon Hadar, Jewish Theological Seminary of America, Encounter Programs Incorporated, International Rescue Committee
$2.2M
$9.3M
$3.3M
$2.3M
Most grants fall between $7K and $150K, with a median of $50K.
25th Percentile
$7K
Median
$50K
75th Percentile
$150K
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Lopatin Family Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 60 | $5.3M | 98.4% |
| 2 | Ukraine |
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2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
| 1 |
| $5K |
1.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Theological Seminary of America | New York, NY | $250,000 | 2025 | General |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | $250,000 | 2025 | General |
| Mechon Hadar | New York, NY | $236,000 | 2025 | General |
| New Israel Fund | New York, NY | $170,000 | 2025 | General |
| Encounter Programs Incorporated | New York, NY | $150,000 | 2025 | General |
| American Jewish World Service | New York, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | General |
| NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund | New York, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | General |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA, Inc | New York, NY | $100,000 | 2025 | General |
| New Israel Fund | New York, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | General |
| New Israel Fund | New York, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | General |
| P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc | New York, NY | $50,000 | 2025 | General |
| P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc | New York, NY | $40,000 | 2025 | General |
| T'ruah | New York, NY | $33,333 | 2025 | General |
| P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc | New York, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | General |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | $10,000 | 2025 | General |
| T'ruah | New York, NY | $10,000 | 2025 | General |
| Matan Inc | New York, NY | $5,400 | 2025 | General |
| Friends of Stowe Conservation Inc | Brooklyn, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | General |
| Encounter Programs Incorporated | New York, NY | $2,000 | 2025 | General |
| Beth EL Synagogue | Long Beach, CA | $2,000 | 2025 | General |
| Jewish Theological Seminary of America | New York, NY | $250,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| Mechon Hadar | New York, NY | $200,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | $200,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| Make the Road New York | Brooklyn, NY | $200,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| New Israel Fund | New York, NY | $200,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| Encounter Programs Incorporated | New York, NY | $150,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| North Star Fund Inc | New York, NY | $100,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| American Jewish World Service | New York, NY | $100,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| Make the Road New York | Brooklyn, NY | $100,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund | New York, NY | $100,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| P E F Israel Endowment Funds Inc | New York, NY | $40,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | $20,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| Jewish Community Center of Manhattan | New York, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| T'ruah | New York, NY | $10,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| United 24 | — | $5,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| UJA-Federation of New York | New York, NY | $5,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| Congregation Bnai Jeshurun | Short Hills, NJ | $3,675 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| Beth EL Synagogue | Long Beach, CA | $2,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| Congregation Bnai Jeshurun | Short Hills, NJ | $1,000 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| Beth EL Synagogue | Long Beach, CA | $180 | 2024 | General Purpose |
| THE JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF AMERICA | NEW YORK, NY | $250,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| MECHON HADAR | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| NEW ISRAEL FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| RAZOM INC | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITEE | NEW YORK, NY | $200,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS | NEW YORK, NY | $150,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| KiNG BAUDOUIN FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $125,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| ENCOUNTER PROGRAMS INCORPORATED | NEW YORK, NY | $125,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| AMERICAN JEWISH WORLD SERVICE | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
| HAZON | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 | 2023 | GENERAL SUPPORT |
Jewish Theological Seminary of America
$250,000General
Mechon Hadar
$236,000General
General
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
$100,000General
T'ruah
$33,333General
T'ruah
$10,000General
Matan Inc
$5,400General
Friends of Stowe Conservation Inc
$5,000General
Beth EL Synagogue
$2,000General
Jewish Theological Seminary of America
$250,000General Purpose
Mechon Hadar
$200,000General Purpose
NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund
$100,000General Purpose
Columbia University
$20,000General Purpose
T'ruah
$10,000General Purpose
United 24
$5,000General Purpose
Congregation Bnai Jeshurun
$3,675General Purpose
Beth EL Synagogue
$2,000General Purpose
Congregation Bnai Jeshurun
$1,000General Purpose
Beth EL Synagogue
$180General Purpose
THE JEWISH THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY OF AMERICA
$250,000GENERAL SUPPORT
MECHON HADAR
$200,000GENERAL SUPPORT
DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
$150,000GENERAL SUPPORT
KiNG BAUDOUIN FOUNDATION
$125,000GENERAL SUPPORT
HAZON
$100,000GENERAL SUPPORT