Lamb Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to providing general support to various charitable causes. Its mission reflects a commitment to health-related initiatives, particularly cancer research and support, as well as assistance to Jewish organizations and community service efforts. The foundation serves a diverse range of populations, including those affected by health issues, veterans, and members of the Jewish community. It primarily focuses its funding on organizations that provide essential services and support across multiple sectors, demonstrating a broad commitment to community welfare.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A mid-sized national or New York-connected health or Jewish nonprofit that needs general operating support and can be introduced through existing grantee or board networks.
Good Fit
- • Work in cancer, health research/support, or Jewish community causes (matches multiple recurring grantees).
- • An existing relationship or warm introduction from a current grantee, board member, or intermediary.
- • Ability to accept general operating support and manage modest to mid-sized grants.
- • Program presence or partners in New York or visibility among national health/Jewish charities.
Geography
The foundation funded recipients in 12 states and the bulk of dollars were distributed outside its home state, indicating multi-state/national reach despite a heavy concentration of dollars to New York (about 73%).
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows nearly 30 distinct recipients and similar counts in prior years, demonstrating a broad set of independent grantees even though dollars are concentrated among a few top beneficiaries.
New Applicants
The foundation explicitly limits giving to preselected recipients and the observed turnover is very low (only one new grantee in the latest year with 28 returning recipients), so unfamiliar applicants appear unlikely to break into the portfolio without introductions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
