Alan G and Jane A Lehman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alan G and Jane A Lehman Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $609,600 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $125,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$609,600
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2025 was up from $510,000 the year before.
88% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $306,913 | 6 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $510,000 | 4 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $609,600 | 8 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Alan G and Jane A Lehman Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Alan G and Jane A Lehman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $282,600 |
| Alabama | 1 | $125,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $102,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Lake Clark | Education | $125,000 |
| Scipps Institution of Oceanography | Education | $125,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Fine Arts | Education | $102,000 |
| American Philosophical Society | Education | $100,000 |
| Theater Palisades | Education | $100,000 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation | Education | $26,600 |
| San Diego Museum of Natural History | Education | $25,000 |
| Ramona Art Center | Education | $6,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Ellen Lehman
- Charles Kennel
Questions people ask
Does Alan G and Jane A Lehman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alan G and Jane A Lehman Foundation give?
$609,600 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Alan G and Jane A Lehman Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Ellen Lehman (Trustee) and Charles Kennel (Trustee).
What does Alan G and Jane A Lehman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.