Lee and Luis Lainer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lee and Luis Lainer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Van Nuys, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $999,500 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $200,000. 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$999,500
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$10.4 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2025 was down from $2.0 million the year before.
24% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $443,500 | 16 | $10.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.0 million | 18 | $9.9 million |
| 2025 | $999,500 | 21 | $10.4 million |
How to apply
Lee and Luis 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 Lee and Luis Lainer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $487,000 |
| New York | 7 | $262,500 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $245,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bet Tzedek | Charitable contribution | $200,000 |
| Ikar | Charitable contribution | $170,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Charitable contribution | $115,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable contribution | $80,000 |
| New Jewish Narrative Inc | Charitable contributions | $80,000 |
| ACLU of Southern California | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Hashomer Hatzair Inc-Campshomria | Charitable contributions | $50,000 |
| USA for Unhcr | Charitable contribution | $35,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| La 1st | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| NPR Network | Charitable contributions | $15,000 |
| Ploughshares Fund | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | Charitable contribution | $12,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| La Family Housing | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Village Health Works | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Trickle Up | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Luis Lainer
- Lee Lainer
- Jesse S Lainer
- Anne E Lainer
- Zachary Lainer
Questions people ask
Does Lee and Luis Lainer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lee and Luis Lainer Family Foundation give?
$999,500 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Lee and Luis Lainer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Luis Lainer (Trustee), Lee Lainer (Trustee), Jesse S Lainer (Trustee) and Anne E Lainer (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lee and Luis Lainer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, faith communities and health.