OVERVIEW: The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation’s grantmaking includes support of educational and Jewish organizations.
IP TAKE: The foundation keeps a low public profile, which limits information available on its grantmaking priorities and activities.
FUNDING AREAS: Education & Youth, Jewish Causes, Arts & Culture, Health
PROFILE: Founded in 1996, the Lori and Mark Fife Foundation was established by financier Mark Fife and his wife Lori, a retired partner at a law firm. The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation’s grantmaking includes support of educational and Jewish organizations.
The Fifes steadily support their mutual alma mater UPenn. In New York, meanwhile, grantees have included Cardozo School of Law (Lori is an alumna), Columbia Law School, Park Avenue Synagogue, UJA Federation, Manhattan Theater Club (Lori is on the board), and Mount Sinai.
In a recent tax year, the foundation gave away around $556,000.
The foundation does not appear to accept unsolicited applications.
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CONTACT:
The Lori and Mark Fife Foundation does not provide a clear avenue for getting in touch with the couple, but you may reach them at the below address:
Lori and Mark Fife Foundation
985 Fifth Avenue, Apt 11B
New York, NY 10075