Gerald L Lennard Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Gerald L Lennard Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.5 million in 80 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. 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$2.5 million
- Number of grants80
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$51.8 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.5 million the year before.
23% of its 2024 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 | $2.5 million | 70 | $48.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.5 million | 80 | $51.8 million |
How to apply
Gerald L Lennard Foundation Inc 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 Gerald L Lennard Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 20 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 36 | $1.2 million |
| California | 10 | $430,000 |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $145,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $120,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $110,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $75,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $52,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $50,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $45,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $33,333 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Afya Foundation | Women's Health in Puerto Rico | $100,000 |
| Bard College | Women's Program and Alumni | $100,000 |
| Girl Rising | Future Rising Fellows | $100,000 |
| Grameen America Inc | Grameen Promotoras | $100,000 |
| Nabu Global Inc | Read for Resilience Collection | $100,000 |
| Partners in Health A Nonprofit Corporation | University of Global Health Equity | $100,000 |
| Philharmonic-Symphony Society of New York Inc | NY Philharmonic Education programs | $100,000 |
| Project Drawdown | Drawdown Stories and the Capital Coalition | $100,000 |
| Room to Read | Girls Life Skills and Literacy Program in Cambodia | $100,000 |
| V-Day | Kenya Safe House | $100,000 |
| American Friends of Combatants for Peace Inc | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Backline Care Inc | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Dreamyard Project Inc | Creative Career Pathways Program | $75,000 |
| Femme House | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Glynwood Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| New York Studio School | Scholarship Fund and Student Enrichment Program | $75,000 |
| Sky High Farm Inc | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| Food Recovery Network Inc | General operations and Baltimore produce distribution fund | $70,000 |
| Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation | Breast Cancer Research with Dr. Germaine and to Polyak-MacAllister's Research | $62,500 |
| 19th News | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Connect to Compete Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Digdeep Right to Water Project | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| East Side House Inc | Post-Secondary Pathways | $50,000 |
| Greenwave Organization Corp | Kelp Climate Fund | $50,000 |
| Charityvest Inc | Lennard Foundation Charity Fund | $45,000 |
| Share Our Strength | Support for Expanding Nutrition Benefits in School | $33,333 |
| Believe in Students Inc | Student Fellowship Stipend fund | $30,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | Supporting Work in Palestine | $20,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | Supporting work in Palestine and Ukraine | $20,000 |
| Palestine Childrens Relief Fund | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Smithsonian Institution | Charitable Event | $20,000 |
| Womens Reproductive Rights Assistance Project Wrra | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Incorporated | Supporting work in Palestine and Ukraine | $20,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Associati | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Beginning With Children Foundation Inc | Summer Explorations Program | $15,000 |
| Beloved Asheville | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Feeding Westchester Inc | Food Recovery Program | $15,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| American Farmland Trust | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| By Kids Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Donna Lennard
- Stacey Lennard
- Jennifer Meyerhardt
- Lewis Rubin
- Wendy Rubin
Questions people ask
Does Gerald L Lennard Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Gerald L Lennard Foundation Inc give?
$2.5 million in tax year 2024, across 80 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Gerald L Lennard Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Donna Lennard (Dir), Stacey Lennard (Dir, Sec), Jennifer Meyerhardt (Dir, VP) and Lewis Rubin (Treas, VP) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Gerald L Lennard Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and health.