Lostand Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a variety of causes, primarily focusing on arts and culture, environmental conservation, and education. It provides general support to numerous nonprofit organizations, including museums, performing arts centers, and cultural heritage initiatives. The foundation demonstrates a commitment to enhancing cultural experiences and preserving heritage, as evidenced by its funding to institutions like the Garrison Institute and the American Museum of Natural History. Additionally, it supports environmental conservation efforts and educational programs, reflecting a broad interest in promoting community well-being and cultural enrichment.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
An established nonprofit (often arts, museums, cultural heritage, environmental conservation, or education) with strong New York/Hudson Valley ties or a direct referral/introduction from a current grantee or board contact.
Good Fit
- • Organization operates in arts, museums, performing arts, cultural heritage, or environmental conservation.
- • Clear New York or Hudson Valley presence or demonstrable local impact.
- • Existing relationship or referral from a current grantee, board member, or influential intermediary.
- • Capacity to accept general operating support or mid-size grants.
Geography
In the latest year roughly 87% of dollars went to the foundation's home state (NY) and grants were concentrated there despite awards appearing in about 10 states, so the observed footprint is strongly state‑centric.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a large number of distinct independent recipients in the latest year (68 separate grantees), with a mix of arts, museums, conservation and education organizations, indicating broad recipient variety even though dollars are concentrated in a few large awards.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows many new recipients in 2023 (39 new grantees), but the foundation's filings and application settings state it funds only preselected applicants; that combination points to an invitation‑driven process where unsolicited applicants are unlikely to be accepted.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
