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The Herbert J and Dianne J Lerner Foundation

Preselected recipients only Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 521466842

The Herbert J and Dianne J Lerner Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $220,471 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $58,290 and the largest $159,181. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $30,500 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$30,5009$404,178
2024$220,4713$0

How to apply

The Herbert J and Dianne J Lerner 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Herbert J and Dianne J Lerner Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$217,471
Florida1$3,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 3 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Schwab Charitable Fund
San Francisco, CA
General$159,181
Schwab Charitable Fund
San Francisco, CA
General$58,290
Children of Difference Foundation
Palm Beach, FL
General$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Herbert J and Dianne J Lerner Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Herbert J and Dianne J Lerner Foundation give?

$220,471 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $58,290.

Who runs The Herbert J and Dianne J Lerner Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Herbert J Lerner (Trustee) and Dianne J Lerner (Trustee).

What does The Herbert J and Dianne J Lerner Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.

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