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Private foundation · EIN 81-2590470

The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation

New York, NY

The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $16.6M in grants and contributions paid across 70 grants, with $29.8M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc, Co-Impact Philanthropic Funds Inc and Student Leadership Network.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Breast Cancer Research Foundation IncNew York, NYGeneral Operating Support$3,500,000
Co-Impact Philanthropic Funds IncNew York, NYGeneral Operating Support$3,000,000
Student Leadership NetworkNew York, NYGeneral Operating Support$1,000,000
Vital Voices Global PartnershipWashington, COGeneral Operating Support$800,000
Myriad USANew York, NYGeneral Operating Support$675,000
Conservation International FoundationArlington, VAGeneral Operating Support$500,000
God's Love We DeliverNew York, NYGeneral Operating Support$450,000
Pratham USAHouston, TXGeneral Operating Support$415,000
Business for Social ResponsibilitySan Francisco, CAGeneral Operating Support$276,400
Earth Echo International IncWashington, DCGeneral Operating Support$250,000
Greenwave Organization CorpNew Haven, CTGeneral Operating Support$250,000
Terreform One CorpBrooklyn, NYGeneral Operating Support$250,000
The Ghetto Film SchoolBronx, NYGeneral Operating Support$250,000
The Trevor Project IncWest Hollywood, CAGeneral Operating Support$250,000
United Nations Foundation IncWashington, DCGeneral Operating Support$250,000
Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDSNew York, NYGeneral Operating Support$200,000
Girls Leadership InstituteOakland, CAGeneral Operating Support$200,000
Los Angeles Lgbt CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral Operating Support$200,000
Room to ReadSan Francisco, CAGeneral Operating Support$200,000
She's the FirstNew York, NYGeneral Operating Support$200,000
Victoria Project IncSanta Barbara, CAGeneral Operating Support$200,000
American Red CrossNew York, NYGeneral Operating Support$150,000
Cornell UniversityIthaca, NYGeneral Operating Support$150,000
Elton John AIDS FoundationNew York, NYGeneral Operating Support$150,000
Fresh Air FundNew York, NYGeneral Operating Support$150,000

The 25 largest of 70 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $16,601,736 in grants and contributions paid (70 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has The Estee Lauder Companies Charitable Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc (NY), $3.5M, Co-Impact Philanthropic Funds Inc (NY), $3M, Student Leadership Network (NY), $1M, Vital Voices Global Partnership (CO), $800K and Myriad USA (NY), $675K.