Literary Society Foundation Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-6115059
Foundation Overview
Based in Hampton Bays, NY, Literary Society Foundation Inc has awarded 166 grants totaling $773,400 to organizations in New York, New Jersey and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $150 to $33,000, with a median award of $2,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 32 recipients (31%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 26% in New York and funding distributed across 12 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (84%), Rochester (7%), Brooklyn (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 3% change over 8 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Highly focused on education with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Literary Society Foundation Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsches Haus At Nyu | $24,000 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| Deutsche Sprachschule Inc | $2,000 | Winfield, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| Deutsche Sprachschule Inc Unis (Un Facility) | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| German International School New York | $2,000 | White Plains, NY, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| The Donauschule At Devon Preparatory School Pa | $2,000 | Berwyn, PA, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| Deutsche Schule | $2,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| Deutche Schule Rochester | $2,000 | Rochester, NY, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| German Lang School Conference Usa | $29,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Promotion Of German Language Educational Opportunities | 2024 |
| German Language School Of Morris County | $2,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| German School Campus Inc | $2,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| German School Of Connecticut (Sa) - Stamford | $1,000 | Stamford, CT, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| German School Of Ft Lauderdale | $2,000 | Davie, FL, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| Nh German Language School | $2,000 | Manchester, NH, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| Immanuel German Language School Philadelphia | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| Liederkranz Foundation | $200 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| Western Connecticut State University - German Study Center | $2,000 | Danbury, CT, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| Deutsches Haus At Nyu | $24,000 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| Deutsche Sprachschule Inc | $2,000 | Winfield, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| Deutsche Sprachschule Inc Unis (Un Facility) | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| German International School New York | $2,000 | White Plains, NY, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| The Donauschule At Devon Preparatory School Pa | $2,000 | Berwyn, PA, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| Deutsche Schule | $2,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| Deutche Schule Rochester | $2,000 | Rochester, NY, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| German Lang School Conference Usa | $29,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Promotion Of German Language Educational Opportunities | 2024 |
| German Language School Of Morris County | $2,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| German School Campus Inc | $2,000 | Newport Beach, CA, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| German School Of Connecticut (Sa) - Stamford | $1,000 | Stamford, CT, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| German School Of Ft Lauderdale | $2,000 | Davie, FL, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| Nh German Language School | $2,000 | Manchester, NH, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| Immanuel German Language School Philadelphia | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| Liederkranz Foundation | $200 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| Western Connecticut State University - German Study Center | $2,000 | Danbury, CT, US | German Language Education | 2024 |
| Deutsches Haus At Nyu | $21,000 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2023 |
| Deutsche Sprachschule Inc | $2,000 | Winfield, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2023 |
| Deutsche Sprachschule Inc Unis (Un Facility) | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2023 |
| The Donauschule At Devon Preparatory School Pa | $2,000 | Berwyn, PA, US | German Language Education | 2023 |
| German Lang School Conference Usa | $20,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Promotion Of German Language Educational Opportunities | 2023 |
| German Language School Of Monmouth County | $2,000 | Holmdel Township, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2023 |
| German Language School Of Morris County | $2,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2023 |
| German School Of Connecticut (Sa) - Stamford | $1,000 | Stamford, CT, US | German Language Education | 2023 |
| German School Of Connecticut (Sa) - West Hartford | $1,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | German Language Education | 2023 |
| German School Upstate - South Carolina | $2,000 | Spartanburg, SC, US | German Language Education | 2023 |
| German American Committe Of Greater Ny (Float) | $2,200 | New York, NY, US | Promotion Of German Language Educational Opportunities | 2023 |
| Immanuel German Language School Philadelphia | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | German Language Education | 2023 |
| Western Connecticut State University - German Study Center | $2,000 | Danbury, CT, US | German Language Education | 2023 |
| Deutsches Haus At Nyu | $24,000 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| Deutsche Sprachschule Inc | $2,000 | Winfield, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| Deutsche Sprachschule Inc Unis (un Facility) | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| Deutsche Sonnabendschule | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| The Donauschule At Devon Preparatory School Pa | $2,000 | Berwyn, PA, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| German Lang School Conference Usa | $19,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Promotion Of German Language Educational Opportunities | 2022 |
| German Language School Cleveland | $2,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| German Pacific School San Diego | $2,000 | San Diego, CA, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| German School Of Connecticut (sa) - Stamford | $1,000 | Stamford, CT, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| German School Of Connecticut (sa) - West Hartford | $1,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| Immanuel German Language School Philadelphia | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| Western Connecticut State University - German Study Center | $2,000 | Danbury, CT, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| German Language School Of Monmouth County | $2,000 | Holmdel Township, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| German Language School Of Morris County | $2,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| German American Committe Of Greater Ny (float) | $2,200 | New York, NY, US | Promotion Of German Language Educational Opportunities | 2022 |
| Housatonic Valley Waldorf School | $2,000 | Newtown, CT, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| Liederkranz Foundation | $150 | New York, NY, US | Promotion Of German Language Educational Opportunities | 2022 |
| Deutsches Haus At Nyu | $24,000 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| Deutsche Sprachschule Inc | $2,000 | Winfield, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| Deutsche Sprachschule Inc Unis (Un Facility) | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| Deutsche Sonnabendschule | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| The Donauschule At Devon Preparatory School Pa | $2,000 | Berwyn, PA, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| German Lang School Conference Usa | $19,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Promotion Of German Language Educational Opportunities | 2022 |
| German Language School Cleveland | $2,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| German Pacific School San Diego | $2,000 | San Diego, CA, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| German School Of Connecticut (Sa) - Stamford | $1,000 | Stamford, CT, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| German School Of Connecticut (Sa) - West Hartford | $1,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| Immanuel German Language School Philadelphia | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| Western Connecticut State University - German Study Center | $2,000 | Danbury, CT, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| German Language School Of Monmouth County | $2,000 | Holmdel Township, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| German Language School Of Morris County | $2,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| German American Committe Of Greater Ny (Float) | $2,200 | New York, NY, US | Promotion Of German Language Educational Opportunities | 2022 |
| Housatonic Valley Waldorf School | $2,000 | Newtown, CT, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| Liederkranz Foundation | $150 | New York, NY, US | Promotion Of German Language Educational Opportunities | 2022 |
| Deutsches Haus At Nyu | $24,000 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| Deutsche Sprachschule Inc | $2,000 | Winfield, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| Deutsche Sprachschule Inc Unis (Un Facility) | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| Deutsche Sonnabendschule | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| The Donauschule At Devon Preparatory School Pa | $2,000 | Berwyn, PA, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| German Lang School Conference Usa | $19,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Promotion Of German Language Educational Opportunities | 2022 |
| German Language School Cleveland | $2,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| German Pacific School San Diego | $2,000 | San Diego, CA, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| German School Of Connecticut (Sa) - Stamford | $1,000 | Stamford, CT, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| German School Of Connecticut (Sa) - West Hartford | $1,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| Immanuel German Language School Philadelphia | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| Western Connecticut State University - German Study Center | $2,000 | Danbury, CT, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| German Language School Of Monmouth County | $2,000 | Holmdel Township, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| German Language School Of Morris County | $2,000 | Morristown, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| German American Committe Of Greater Ny (Float) | $2,200 | New York, NY, US | Promotion Of German Language Educational Opportunities | 2022 |
| Housatonic Valley Waldorf School | $2,000 | Newtown, CT, US | German Language Education | 2022 |
| Liederkranz Foundation | $150 | New York, NY, US | Promotion Of German Language Educational Opportunities | 2022 |
| Deutsches Haus At Nyu | $9,000 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2021 |
| German Lang School Conference Usa | $9,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Promotion Of German Language Educational Opportunities | 2021 |
| German American Committee Of Greater Ny (float) | $2,200 | New York, NY, US | Promotion Of German Language Educational Opportunities | 2021 |
| Magyar Barati Koezoezeg Foundation | $2,000 | Washington, DC, US | Promotion Of German Language Educational Opportunities | 2021 |
| Deutsches Haus At Nyu | $24,000 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2020 |
| Deutsche Sprachschule Inc Unis (un Facility) | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2020 |
| Deutsche Sonnabendschule | $2,000 | Boston, MA, US | German Language Education | 2020 |
| The Donauschule At Devon Preparatory School Pa | $2,000 | Berwyn, PA, US | German Language Education | 2020 |
| Deutsche Schule Charlotte | $2,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | German Language Education | 2020 |
| German Lang School Conference Usa | $24,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Promotion Of German Language Educational Opportunities | 2020 |
| German Language School Westwood Nj | $2,000 | Westwood, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2020 |
| German Pacific School San Diego | $2,000 | San Diego, CA, US | German Language Education | 2020 |
| German School Of Connecticut (sa) - Stamford | $2,000 | Stamford, CT, US | German Language Education | 2020 |
| German School Of Connecticut (sa) - West Hartford | $2,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | German Language Education | 2020 |
| Immanuel German Language School Philadelphia | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | German Language Education | 2020 |
| Western Connecticut State University - German Study Center | $2,000 | Danbury, CT, US | German Language Education | 2020 |
| Deutsche Sprachschule Inc | $2,000 | Winfield, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2020 |
| German Language School Cleveland | $2,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | German Language Education | 2020 |
| Deutsches Haus At Nyu | $23,000 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2018 |
| Deutsche Sprachschule Inc | $2,000 | Winfield, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2018 |
| Deutsche Sprachschule Inc Unis (un Facility) | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2018 |
| The Donauschule At Devon Preparatory School Pa | $2,000 | Berwyn, PA, US | German Language Education | 2018 |
| Deutsche Schule Charlotte | $2,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | German Language Education | 2018 |
| German Lang School Conference Usa | $23,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Promotion Of German Language Educational Opportunities | 2018 |
| (the) German School Brooklyn | $2,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | German Language Education | 2018 |
| German Language School Cleveland | $2,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | German Language Education | 2018 |
| German Language School Of Monmouth County | $2,000 | Holmden, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2018 |
| German Language School Westwood Nj | $2,000 | Westwood, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2018 |
| German Pacific School San Diego (2013) | $2,000 | San Diego, CA, US | German Language Education | 2018 |
| German School Of Connecticut (sa) - Stamford | $2,000 | Stamford, CT, US | German Language Education | 2018 |
| German School Of Connecticut (sa) - Hartford | $2,000 | Hartford, CT, US | German Language Education | 2018 |
| German School Of Ft Lauderdale | $2,000 | Davue, FL, US | German Language Education | 2018 |
| German School Upstate - South Carolina | $2,000 | Spartanburg, SC, US | German Language Education | 2018 |
| Immanuel German Language School Philadelphia | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | German Language Education | 2018 |
| Western Connecticut State University - German Study Center | $2,000 | Danbury, CT, US | German Language Education | 2018 |
| German American Committee Of Greater New York | $2,200 | New York, NY, US | Promotion Of German Language Educational Opportunities | 2018 |
| Deutsches Haus At Nyu | $28,000 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2017 |
| Deutsche Sprachschule Inc | $2,000 | Winfield, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2017 |
| Deutsche Sprachschule Inc Unis (un Facility) | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2017 |
| The Donauschule At Devon Preparatory School Pa | $2,000 | Berwyn, PA, US | German Language Education | 2017 |
| Deutsche Schule Charlotte | $2,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | German Language Education | 2017 |
| Deutsche Schule Rochester | $2,000 | Rochester, NY, US | German Language Education | 2017 |
| German Lang School Conference Usa | $33,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Promotion Of German Language Educational Opportunities | 2017 |
| (the) German School Brooklyn | $2,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | German Language Education | 2017 |
| German Language School Cleveland | $2,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | German Language Education | 2017 |
| German Language School Of Monmouth County | $2,000 | Holmden, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2017 |
| German Language School Westwood Nj | $2,000 | Westwood, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2017 |
| German Pacific School San Diego (2013) | $2,000 | San Diego, CA, US | German Language Education | 2017 |
| German School Of Connecticut (sa) - Stamford | $2,000 | Stamford, CT, US | German Language Education | 2017 |
| German School Of Connecticut (sa) - Hartford | $2,000 | Hartford, CT, US | German Language Education | 2017 |
| German School Of Ft Lauderdale | $2,000 | Davue, FL, US | German Language Education | 2017 |
| German School Upstate - South Carolina | $2,000 | Spartanburg, SC, US | German Language Education | 2017 |
| Immanuel German Language School Philadelphia | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | German Language Education | 2017 |
| Stuyvesant High School | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2017 |
| Western Connecticut State University - German Study Center | $2,000 | Danbury, CT, US | German Language Education | 2017 |
| Deutsches Haus At Nyu | $28,000 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2016 |
| Deutsche Sprachschule Inc Unis | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2016 |
| The Donauschule At Devon Preparatory School | $2,000 | Berwyn, PA, US | German Language Education | 2016 |
| Deutsche Schule Charlotte | $2,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | German Language Education | 2016 |
| German Lang School Conference | $28,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Promotion Of German Language Educational Opportunities | 2016 |
| German Language School Cleveland | $2,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | German Language Education | 2016 |
| German Language School Of Monmouth County | $2,000 | Holmden, NJ, US | German Language Education | 2016 |
| German School Of Connecticut - Stamford | $2,000 | Stamford, CT, US | German Language Education | 2016 |
| German School Of Connecticut - Hartford | $2,000 | West Hartford, CT, US | German Language Education | 2016 |
| German School Of Ft Lauderdale | $2,000 | Davue, FL, US | German Language Education | 2016 |
| German Americal Committee Of Greater Ny | $2,200 | New York, NY, US | Promotion Of German Language Educational Opportunities | 2016 |
| Immanuel German Language School | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | German Language Education | 2016 |
| Liederkranz Foundation | $150 | New York, NY, US | Promotion Of German Language Educational Opportunities | 2016 |
| Stuyvesant High School | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | German Language Education | 2016 |
| Western Connecticut State University | $2,000 | Danbury, CT, US | German Language Education | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 13-6115059 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | C/O HANS SCHUMACHER 3 HIGH ROAD Hampton Bays, NY 11946-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Literary Society Foundation Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Wilm Donath |
|---|---|
| Secretary | Juliane Camfield |
| Treasurer | Hans G Schumacher |
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