As of October 1, 2025 we are only considering grant applications from nonprofits in the states of NY, NJ, PA, CT & FL.

About Us

Our History

Created by Marilyn Lichtman, her legacy is now maintained by the Board of Directors of The Marilyn Lichtman Foundation, who continue her spirit of philanthropy.

Our Team

Board of Directors:

Robert Brull
President

Anthony Abbate
Treasurer

Richard Yarmel
Secretary

Our Focus

Our focus is primarily on organizations originating, and with missions and activities primarily focused, in the states of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Florida.

Our Mission

Our mission is to contribute funds to our community; to both those in need and those rendering aid and services.

We hope to assist in preserving wildlife and our planet for future generations to enjoy.

We happily support American armed forces, veterans and their families.

We support training and maintaining service animals for those in need.

Recent News and Events

Grant Award

April Featured Grant Recipients

Rochester Rotary Sunshine Campus; The Long Beach Soup Kitchen; Sweetbriar Nature Center

May 13, 2026

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Grant Award

March Featured Grant Recipients

Rochester Hearing & Speech Center; SIBS Place; 13Thirty Cancer Connect.

April 8, 2026

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Grant Award

February Featured Grant Recipients

Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester; St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center; Warrior Salute Veteran Services.

March 14, 2026

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