Harry & Yvonne Lenart Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Harry & Yvonne Lenart Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Monica, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $167,195 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$167,195
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$4.1 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2024 was down from $296,000 the year before.
71% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $273,500 | 36 | $3.5 million |
| 2023 | $296,000 | 24 | $3.9 million |
| 2024 | $167,195 | 24 | $4.1 million |
How to apply
Harry & Yvonne Lenart Charitable 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 Harry & Yvonne Lenart Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 13 | $100,500 |
| Oregon | 3 | $32,695 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $4,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis Foundation | Medical research | $50,000 |
| Talent Maker City | Community service | $22,695 |
| Skirball Cultural Center | Community service | $10,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Medical research | $10,000 |
| Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance | Medical research | $10,000 |
| JVS Socal Women's Leadership Network | General support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood la | Medical research | $5,000 |
| Milken Community School | General support | $5,000 |
| Rescue Ranch | Community service | $5,000 |
| Pollinator Project Rogue Valley | Community service | $5,000 |
| Community Works | Community service | $5,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | Community service | $5,000 |
| Sheba Medical Center | Community service | $5,000 |
| Santa Monica Education Foundation | Community service | $3,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Community service | $2,500 |
| People for the American Way Foundation | Community service | $2,500 |
| Wayfinder Family Services | Community service | $2,500 |
| Mercy Ships | Community service | $2,000 |
| ASPCA | General support | $2,000 |
| PBS Socal | General support | $1,000 |
| Imbcr | Medical research | $1,000 |
| By Grace Trust | Community service | $1,000 |
| Americans United | Community service | $1,000 |
| USA for Unhcr | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert H Given
- Stanford Rubin
Questions people ask
Does Harry & Yvonne Lenart Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Harry & Yvonne Lenart Charitable Foundation give?
$167,195 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Harry & Yvonne Lenart Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert H Given (Co-Trustee) and Stanford Rubin (Co-Trustee).
What does Harry & Yvonne Lenart Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and arts and culture.