Simha and Sara Lainer Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Simha and Sara Lainer Family Foundation is a private foundation in Van Nuys, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.5 million in 2 grants; the typical grant was $750,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$1.5 million
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$750,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$30.2 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
50% 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 | $1.2 million | 12 | $25.7 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 8 | $27.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.5 million | 2 | $30.2 million |
How to apply
Simha and Sara 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 Simha and Sara Lainer Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $1.5 million |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Milken Community School | Charitable contribution | $1.0 million |
| Los Angeles Family Housing | Charitable contribution | $500,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Lainer
- Nahum Lainer
- Luis Lainer
Questions people ask
Does Simha and Sara Lainer Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Simha and Sara Lainer Family Foundation give?
$1.5 million in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $750,000.
Who runs Simha and Sara Lainer Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark Lainer (Trustee), Nahum Lainer (Trustee) and Luis Lainer (Trustee).
What does Simha and Sara Lainer Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and housing and homelessness.