Alice and Nahum Lainer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Alice and Nahum Lainer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Van Nuys, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $800,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $800,000 and the largest $800,000. 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$800,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$800,000
- Largest grant$800,000
- Assets$18.1 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $625,000 | 5 | $14.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 5 | $15.7 million |
| 2025 | $800,000 | 1 | $18.1 million |
How to apply
Alice and Nahum Lainer Family 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 Alice and Nahum Lainer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $800,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milken Community School | Charitable contribution | $800,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nahum Lainer
- Alice Lainer
- Gary Lainer
- Leslie Ann Lainer
- Nancy Lainer
Questions people ask
Does Alice and Nahum Lainer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Alice and Nahum Lainer Family Foundation give?
$800,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $800,000.
Who runs Alice and Nahum Lainer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nahum Lainer (Trustee), Alice Lainer (Trustee), Gary Lainer (Trustee) and Leslie Ann Lainer (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Alice and Nahum Lainer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.