The Ralph and Ricky Lauren Family Foundation concentrates philanthropic dollars on health care institutions and Jewish communal needs in New York. They make few, very large contributions—primarily to major hospitals and to UJA—favoring institutional charitable contributions over many small grants. Their giving shows both a city-wide focus (New York Presbyterian, UJA-Federation) and targeted local support in the Hamptons area (Southampton Hospital).
Concentrated, high-dollar gifts to a very small number of institutional grantees; repeat funding to NewYork–Presbyterian and occasional large one-off gifts to regional and Jewish organizations.
A repeated pattern stands out in The Ralph and Ricky Lauren Family Foundation Inc’s recent grants: the foundation made two $2,050,000 charitable contributions to New York Presbyterian Fund in 2024 and 2025. That scale, paired with a small set of large institutional gifts, characterizes much of the foundation’s giving. The foundation also directed substantial support to Uja Federation New York and to Memorial Sloan Kettering-ralph Lauren Center, showing a strong concentration on New York-based health and Jewish communal institutions. The grant list shows a preference for unrestricted charitable contributions rather than project-by-project awards. Several recipients appear across multiple years, including New York Presbyterian Fund, Southampton Hospital Foundation, Park Avenue Synagogue, Hanover Charities, and The Ali Forney Center. The pattern suggests continuing relationships with a limited set of organizations instead of a broad competitive grant portfolio. Beyond New York City, the foundation has supported organizations in Southampton, Berkeley, Austin, San Francisco, Marblehead, West Milford, and Newtown, but the center of gravity remains institutional philanthropy in New York.
Health care is a major thread in the foundation’s recent giving. It contributed $250,000 in 2025 to The Hospital for Secial Surgery Fund and $100,000 in 2023 to Hospital for Special Surgery, alongside repeated support for New York Presbyterian Fund and Memorial Sloan Kettering-ralph Lauren Center. Jewish communal philanthropy is another clear area. The foundation gave $1,000,000 in 2024 to Uja Federation New York, and Park Avenue Synagogue received $54,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025. It also supports institutions tied to community services and culture. The Ali Forney Center received $50,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025, while the National Film Preservation Foundation received $100,000 in 2025 and National Film Preserve Ltd received $250,000 in 2024.
The foundation’s typical grant size is modest relative to its largest gifts: the 25th percentile is $2,500, the median is $5,000, and the 75th percentile is $23,750. Recent giving also includes several very large charitable contributions, which pushes the annual total higher than the median would suggest. The pattern is relationship-based rather than one-off. Multiple recipients appear in more than one year, including New York Presbyterian Fund, Southampton Hospital Foundation, Park Avenue Synagogue, Hanover Charities, and The Ali Forney Center. The foundation funds individuals is false, and it does not make program-related investments. The grant descriptions are consistently charitable contributions, indicating general philanthropic support rather than a formal application-driven program.
$3.1M
$34.9M
$4M
$3.3M
Most grants fall between $3K and $24K, with a median of $5K.
25th Percentile
$3K
Median
$5K
75th Percentile
$24K
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Notable grantees: NewYork–Presbyterian Fund, UJA-Federation of New York, Southampton Hospital Foundation
Grantmaking is national in scope, but the distribution is concentrated in New York. Recipients in the foundation’s HQ state account for 47% of grants, and New York City appears repeatedly in the recipient list, including New York, NY organizations such as New York Presbyterian Fund, Uja Federation New York, and Park Avenue Synagogue. Outside New York, the foundation’s most frequent state by grant count is Colorado. Other recipient locations in the recent grants include Southampton, NY; Berkeley, CA; Austin, TX; San Francisco, CA; Marblehead, MA; West Milford, NJ; and Newtown, CT. All recorded grants in the country distribution are to US recipients.
Recent grants show a strong emphasis on health care institutions and Jewish communal organizations. New York-based hospitals and health systems recur across the grant list, and Jewish institutions such as Uja Federation New York and Park Avenue Synagogue also appear in multiple years.
Yes. Several recipients appear in more than one year, including New York Presbyterian Fund, Southampton Hospital Foundation, Park Avenue Synagogue, Hanover Charities, and The Ali Forney Center. That suggests ongoing relationships rather than mostly one-time gifts.
The middle of the distribution is relatively small: the 25th percentile is $2,500, the median is $5,000, and the 75th percentile is $23,750. The recent grant list also includes much larger contributions, including multi-million-dollar awards.
Most grants go to recipients in New York, with 47% of grants landing in the foundation’s HQ state. New York City organizations appear frequently, while Colorado is the top state by grant count overall.
No. The foundation funds individuals is false, and it does not make program-related investments. The listed awards are charitable contributions to organizations.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK PRESBYTERIAN FUND | NEW YORK, NY | $2,050,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| NEW YORK STEM CELL FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $250,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| HANOVER CHARITIES | MARBLEHEAD, MA | $130,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING-RALPH LAUREN CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $75,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| PARK AVENUE SYNAGOGUE | NEW YORK, NY | $54,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| THE NATIONAL FILM PRESERVATION FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $50,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| THE ALI FORNEY CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | $50,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| THE AMERICAN FRIENDS OF JAMAICA | NEW YORK, NY | $35,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| THE PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA | NEW YORK, NY | $30,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS ASSOCIATION | DURANGO, CO | $28,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| WORLD JEWISH CONGRESS AMERICAN SECTION | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| WHITE HOUSE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| HANDS IN 4 YOUTH INC | WEST MILFORD, NJ | $25,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| NYC POLICE FOUNDATION | NEW YORK, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| STUDENT ADVOCACY INC | ELMSFORD, NY | $25,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| UNION COUNTY TORAH CENTER | WESTFIELD, NJ | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| BEDFORD 2030 | BEDFORD HILLS, NY | $20,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| SAN MIGUEL RESOURCE CENTER | TELLURIDE, CO | $15,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| NEW YORK RESTORATION PROJECT | PLEASANTVILLE, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| ENDEAVOR GLOBAL | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| ACADEMY OF AMERICAN POETS INC | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZON | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC | DALLAS, TX | $10,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| OURAY COUNTY BASEBALL | RIDGWAY, CO | $7,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART | KATONAH, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| PEER KINDNESS INC | MONTROSE, CO | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| WEEHAWKEN CREATIVE ARTS | RIDGWAY, CO | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| OURAY COUNTY MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM INC | OURAY, CO | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| NY FIREFIGHTER'S BURN CENTER FOUNDATION | BRONX, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| OURAY COUNTY SHERIFFS POSSE | OURAY, CO | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| EAST HAMPTON LIBRARY | EAST HAMPTON, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| CARNEGIE HILL NEIGHBORS | NEW YORK, NY | $5,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| BEDFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT | BEDFORD, NY | $3,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| KATONAH FIRE DEPARTMENT | KATONAH, NY | $3,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| MONTROSE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL | MONTROSE, CO | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| UNCOMPAHGRE WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP | RIDGWAY, CO | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| OURAY COUNTY EMS | OURAY, CO | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| COLORADO STATE PATROL FAMILY FOUNDATION | LAKEWOOD, CO | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| MONTAUK LIBRARY | MONTAUK, NY | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| EAST HAMPTON VILLAGE ASSN | EAST HAMPTON, NY | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| BRIGHT FUTURES FOR CHILDREN | TELLRIDE, CO | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| TELLURIDE MARSHALL'S OFFICE | TELLURIDE, CO | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| SAN MIGUEL COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT | TELLURIDE, CO | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| EAST HAMPTON FIRE DEPARTMENT | EAST HAMPTON, NY | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| RIDGWAY MARSHAL'S DEPT | RIDGWAY, CO | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| RIDGWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT | RIDGWAY, CO | $2,500 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| KATONAH-BEDFORD HILLS VOLUNTEER FOUNDATION INC | KATONAH, NY | $2,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| MONTAUK VILLAGE ASSN | MONTAUK, NY | $2,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| KATONAH VILLAGE LIBRARY | KATONAH, NY | $2,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
| FRIENDS OF RIDGWAY LIBRARY | RIDGWAY, CO | $2,000 | 2026 | CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION |
HANOVER CHARITIES
$130,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING-RALPH LAUREN CENTER
$75,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
PARK AVENUE SYNAGOGUE
$54,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
THE NATIONAL FILM PRESERVATION FOUNDATION
$50,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
HANDS IN 4 YOUTH INC
$25,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
NYC POLICE FOUNDATION
$25,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
UNION COUNTY TORAH CENTER
$20,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
BEDFORD 2030
$20,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
SAN MIGUEL RESOURCE CENTER
$15,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
NEW YORK RESTORATION PROJECT
$10,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
ACADEMY OF AMERICAN POETS INC
$10,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
PLAYWRIGHTS HORIZON
$10,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
OURAY COUNTY BASEBALL
$7,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
PEER KINDNESS INC
$5,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
WEEHAWKEN CREATIVE ARTS
$5,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
OURAY COUNTY MOUNTAIN RESCUE TEAM INC
$5,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
NY FIREFIGHTER'S BURN CENTER FOUNDATION
$5,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
OURAY COUNTY SHERIFFS POSSE
$5,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
CARNEGIE HILL NEIGHBORS
$5,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
BEDFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT
$3,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
KATONAH FIRE DEPARTMENT
$3,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
MONTROSE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
$2,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
UNCOMPAHGRE WATERSHED PARTNERSHIP
$2,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
OURAY COUNTY EMS
$2,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
COLORADO STATE PATROL FAMILY FOUNDATION
$2,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
MONTAUK LIBRARY
$2,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
EAST HAMPTON VILLAGE ASSN
$2,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
TELLURIDE MARSHALL'S OFFICE
$2,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
SAN MIGUEL COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT
$2,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
EAST HAMPTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
$2,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
RIDGWAY MARSHAL'S DEPT
$2,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
RIDGWAY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT
$2,500CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
KATONAH-BEDFORD HILLS VOLUNTEER FOUNDATION INC
$2,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
MONTAUK VILLAGE ASSN
$2,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
KATONAH VILLAGE LIBRARY
$2,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION
FRIENDS OF RIDGWAY LIBRARY
$2,000CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION