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The Lenzner Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 521861333

The Lenzner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $302,479 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $151,240 and the largest $202,584. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $188,605 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$202,2751$1.9 million
2024$188,6051$2.1 million
2025$302,4792$2.0 million

How to apply

The Lenzner 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Lenzner Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to District of Columbia.

StateGrantsAmount
District of Columbia1$202,584
Maryland1$99,895

Grants paid in 2025

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
See Schedule Attached - Various Organizations
Washington, DC
Charitable$202,584
Sandy Springs Friend School
Sandy Spring, MD
Charitable. Noncash contribution of 485 shares vanguard specialized funds dividend appreciation etf. Contribution date 07/09/2025. Historical cost basis $56,646. Stock quote fair market value on date of contribution $99,895.$99,895

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Lenzner Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Lenzner Family Foundation give?

$302,479 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $151,240.

Who runs The Lenzner Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Margaret R Lenzner (Pres & Director), Emily A Lenzner (VP, Secretary, Director) and Jonathan F Lenzner (Treasuer & Director).

What does The Lenzner Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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