Ellie and Mark Lainer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ellie and Mark Lainer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Van Nuys, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $675,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $250,000. 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$675,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$10.1 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $650,000 the year before.
57% 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 | $380,000 | 3 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $650,000 | 4 | $9.4 million |
| 2025 | $675,000 | 7 | $10.1 million |
How to apply
Ellie and Mark 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 Ellie and Mark Lainer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $625,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valley Beth Shalom | Charitable contribution | $250,000 |
| Builders of Jewish Education | Charitable contribution | $150,000 |
| Ilan Ramon Day School | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Hillel 818 | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Heschel Day School West | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Alpha Epsilon Pi Foundation | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Mesivta of Greater Los Angeles | Charitable contribution | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Lainer
- Eleanor Lainer
- Lisa Lainer Fagan
- Jeffrey E Lainer
- Steven D Lainer
Questions people ask
Does Ellie and Mark Lainer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ellie and Mark Lainer Family Foundation give?
$675,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Ellie and Mark Lainer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark Lainer (Trustee), Eleanor Lainer (Trustee), Lisa Lainer Fagan (Trustee) and Jeffrey E Lainer (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Ellie and Mark Lainer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.