Lennar Foundation
Accepts applications
Lennar Foundation is a private foundation in Miami, Florida. In tax year 2023 it gave $37.7 million in 174 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $5.1 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$37.7 million
- Number of grants174
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$5.1 million
- Assets$173 million
- New grantees82%
Giving in 2023 was up from $31.5 million the year before.
82% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $31.5 million | 66 | $124 million |
| 2023 | $37.7 million | 174 | $173 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Marshall Ames 5505 Waterford District Drive 9th, Floor, Miami, FL 33126 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (305) 559-6400 |
| What to submit | Requests should be made in writing. A copy of the organization's IRS determination letter regarding exempt status is required. |
What Lennar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 28 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 51 | $18.2 million |
| California | 14 | $6.2 million |
| Texas | 15 | $5.9 million |
| New York | 5 | $2.5 million |
| North Carolina | 9 | $1.4 million |
| Minnesota | 4 | $1.0 million |
| South Carolina | 6 | $299,300 |
| Illinois | 5 | $299,250 |
| New Jersey | 10 | $286,500 |
| Washington | 5 | $275,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hope | City of hope is a world leader in the research and treatment of cancer, diabetes, and other serious diseases. We deliver scientific miracles that make lives whole again. Compassion is the heart of our approach and the driving force behind all our discoveries. Founded in 1913, city of hope is one of only 45 comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, as designated by the national cancer institute. Each innovative treatment we create gives people the chance to live longer, better, and more fully. | $5.1 million |
| Mobile Loaves & Fishes Inc | Mobile loaves & fishes (mlf) is a christian social outreach ministry that has been empowering communities into a lifestyle of service with the homeless since 1998.founded in austin, texas, the organization serves its homeless neighbors through three core programs: truck ministry, community first! Village, community works. | $5.0 million |
| Volunteer Florida Foundation Inc | Strengthens floridas communities through national service, fostering volunteerism, and leveraging resources. | $5.0 million |
| Jewish National Fund-Usa Inc | Unparalleled in the jewish philanthropic world, jewish national fund-usas strategic vision has been and always will be, to ensure a strong, secure, and prosperous future for the land and people of israel. Everything we do -- every project, initiative, and campaign we take on is integral to our vision of building and connecting to our land.we plant trees in israel, build houses and parks, source water solutions, buy fire trucks, and improve the lives of people with special needs. We boost tourism, support aliyah, promote zionist education and engagement, build medical centers and trauma centers, fund agricultural and culinary research, and run an american semester abroad high school in israel. We do all these things because each project, each program, each partnership, is consistent with our strategic vision population growth in the north and south, connecting the next generation to israel, infrastructure development, ecology, forestation, heritage preservation, and more -- all for | $2.5 million |
| Florida International University | A world-class institutionas miami's first and only public research university, offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees, fiu is worlds ahead in its service to the academic and local community. Designated as a top-tier research institution, fiu emphasizes research as a major component in the university's mission. The herbert wertheim college of medicine and the school of computing and information sciences discovery lab are just two of many colleges, schools, and centers that actively enhance the university's ability to set new standards through research initiatives. | $1.5 million |
| Overtown Youth Center | The overtown youth center was the vision of local real estate developer martin z. Margulies. Through the margulies foundation, he built the overtown youth center with the support of alonzo mourning in hopes of creating a safe haven for the children in overtown. Opening in early 2003, the overtown youth center (oyc) is a state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of miamis inner city. The center co-locates academic and recreational activities in a safe environment, working with children, families, and schools from grade 2 to graduation. We offer in-school, after-school, weekend, and summer programs that include academic enhancement, physical fitness, health care and nutrition, creative arts, prevention, character-building, and family-oriented activities, including parent orientation. | $1.5 million |
| Break-N the Cycle Nonprofit Corp | Break the cycle is a spirited and innovative urban cycling group comprised of both budding and experienced cyclists who are committed to pedaling for a purpose. Under the leadership of gregarious and outspoken visionary maurice hanks, this group of talented riders have successfully cultivated a culture of fitness through novice, intermediate, and competitive riding, while championing impactful causes ranging from the eradication of gun violence and child sex trafficking to health initiatives plaguing communities of color - such as breast cancer and lupus awareness. | $1.3 million |
| Building Talent Foundation | At btf, our goal is to strengthen the residential construction workforce as well as meet the quality education and decent work & economic growth goals of the united nations sustainable development goals (sdg's). Each one of our strategic goals, from building the talent pipeline to building talent connections and talent engagement, is about working with all members of the residential construction workforce sector so that we can meet measurable outcomes for the industry, evaluate, improve, and achieve a growing workforce. | $1.2 million |
| Miami Dade College | Guided by the philosophy of mdc founder, colonel mitchell wolfson, to create a vibrant community for all of us by educating miami dade countys current and future residents, mdc foundation was chartered in 1965 by the state of florida as a non-profit. The foundation raises essential private funds for student scholarships, STEM education, arts and culture, entrepreneurship, workforce training, and other programs that elevate our miami community. | $1.0 million |
| Black Ambition Opportunity Inc | The truth is, black ambition is limitlessblack ambition is a non-profit initiative working to close the opportunity and wealth gap through entrepreneurship. We invest capital and resources in high-growth startups founded by black and hispanic entrepreneurs. We believe entrepreneurs historically left out of traditional investment funnels are building the companies of tomorrow. | $1.0 million |
| Climate Summit Miami Beach Host Committee Inc | Organize and operate an annual summit in miami beach focused on education and policy discussions concerning climate change. | $1.0 million |
| United Way of North Carolina | Bridges people, local united ways, and resources so individuals, families, and communities thrive in north carolina. | $1.0 million |
| Amikids Inc DBA Amikids Tampa | Since 1971, amikids tampa has been dedicated to helping kids discover the potential within them, transform their lives and strengthen our community. Located in tampa, florida, amikids tampa empowers our kids through care and guidance to reach that potential and, as a result, break the cycle of failure and poverty. Even kids with a troubled past have the potential to achieve a bright future, and amikids tampa works every day to separate their troubled past from a bright future. | $781,126 |
| University of Miami | A private research university with more than 16,000 students from around the world, the university of miami is a vibrant and diverse academic community focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the south florida region and beyond. The university comprises 11 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 180 majors and programs. While most of this work is housed at the miller school of medicine, investigators conduct hundreds of studies in other areas, including marine science, engineering, education, and psychology. | $734,181 |
| Dolphins Cycling Challenge | Launched in 2010, the dolphins cycling challenge (dcc) is a two-day tri-county charity cycling event. The dcc is dedicated to raising funds for lifesaving cancer research at the sylvester comprehensive cancer center. We serve our mission by donating 100% of rider-raised funds to sylvester, supporting healthy lifestyles, and encouraging community awareness and support of cancer research at sylvester. In 2011, dcc ii raised $1,070,000 for sylvester, more than doubling the funds raised inthe 2010 inaugural ride. Again in 2012, dcc doubled ridership and in fundraising. | $706,135 |
| Florida Memorial University Inc | To instill in students the importance of becoming global citizens through life-long learning, leadership, character, and service. | $556,324 |
| Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans | Minnesota assistance council for veterans (macv) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been serving veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless across the state of minnesota for over 25 years. Our mission is to end veteran homelessness in minnesota by providing housing, employment, and legal services. We accomplish our mission by providing these services directly and in collaboration with community partners. In 2018, over 5,500 services were provided to veterans. | $525,000 |
| Housing First Minnesota Foundation | We partner to build safe housing for minnesotans in need. | $500,000 |
| Dallas College Foundation Inc | To channel the power of philanthropy to help dallas college rise to new heights of innovation, excellence and equity. | $319,814 |
| California Homebuilding Foundation | Leading, advancing and supporting the california homebuilding industryintroducing the california homebuilding foundation, a california-based, non-profit paving the way for scholastic success for the states next generation builders. With over four decades of philanthropic experience, the california homebuilding foundation is the industry's premiere and most highly regarded non-profit guiding the students on the limitless potential of future careers in homebuilding as well as providing industry leaders with critically important tools essential to ensure their legacy is fully realized within construction-related fields. | $280,000 |
| Homeaid America Inc | Homeaids mission is to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness build new lives through construction, community engagement, and education. | $265,500 |
| Hawn Foundation | We believe global change begins at an individual level. Every person deserves a fair chance at a healthier and more balanced life. By teaching learners of all ages how to regulate emotions, calm the nervous system, and choose kindness and gratitude daily, we create a more interconnected and compassionate future for all. | $200,000 |
| Helping Advance and Nurture the Development of Youth Inc | To embrace, educate and empower vulnerable youth to become engaged, productive adults. | $185,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Creates, finds and supports programs that directly improve the health and well-being of children and their families. | $183,000 |
| Marion County Sexual Assault Center | To provide services, education, awareness, prevention, and treatment of sexual assault in marion county, florida. | $150,000 |
| Operation Finally Home | Operation finally home builds hope by providing or improving homes for americas veterans, first responders, and their families. | $145,000 |
| Court Appointed Special Advocate Inc | Supports and promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, and the opportunity to thrive. | $125,000 |
| Fusion Friends United to Shelter | Homeless & housing, homeless centers, human services. Mission: to provide housing and support services to homeless families in the communities of federal way and north pierce county so that they will have a secure environment as they work towards self-sufficiency. Programs: transitional housing acquisition, maintenance, and support of fifteen housing units and case management services to accommodate and assist homeless families to help them establish a stable environment and become self-sufficient. An upscale resale boutique was opened in april 2014 to raise additional revenue to support its transitional housing program for homeless families in the community it serves. | $125,000 |
| Waccamaw Youth Center Inc | Seeing over 17,000 patients a year, winship cancer institute of emory university is georgia's only national cancer institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and serves as the coordinating center for cancer research, education and care throughout emory university. Winship cancer institute serves cancer patients throughout georgia, the southeast and beyond, by working tirelessly to prevent, treat, and cure cancer. | $117,000 |
| Windwood Farm Home for Children Inc | Providing help, hope, and healing through behavioral, educational, and therapeutic interventions which enhance social functioning and well-being, ensure safety, and work to achieve positive permanency for children and families in our community. | $117,000 |
| Prevent Child Abuse America | To prevent the abuse and neglect of our nations children. | $116,000 |
| Helping A Hero Org | To empower our severely wounded heroes injured in the post 9-11 global war on terror by partnering with the wounded hero to build a specially adapted home designed to restore independence. | $112,816 |
| Daniel Foundation Inc | To strengthen communities within alabama and improve the quality of life for citizens from all regions of alabama. | $107,500 |
| K9 for Warriors Inc | Ending veteran suicide and returning our warriors to a life of dignity and independence by pairing them with trained service dogs. | $107,500 |
| Autism Strong Foundation | Founded on faith and led by inclusion and integrity, our mission is to provide the strongest support, community, and hope for those touched by autism. All funds raised by autism strong are mindfully donated to our community in the way that will make the greatest impact; connecting families and children to the resources they desperately need. By establishing long-lasting partnerships with businesses and organizations, we can impact the local community with support through our signature therapy grant: landons hope scholarship as well as financial aid for emergencies, summer camps, the holidays and proudly provide additional opportunities for families to receive necessary resources and unique experiences. | $105,000 |
| Lee Building Industry Association Builders Care Inc | The mission of lee bia builders care is to provide emergency construction services at no cost to needy and deserving elderly and disabled homeowners who cannot obtain repairs through traditional means. | $105,000 |
| H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute Inc | To contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. | $103,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County Inc | To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. | $100,000 |
| Congressional Women's Softball Game Inc | The congressional womens softball game began in 2009 with captains rep. Debbie wasserman schultz (d-fl), rep. Jo ann emerson (r-mo), sen. Kirsten gillibrand (d-ny) and sen. Susan collins (r-me). They brought together a team of women members of congress to play the female campaign staff from both parties after debbie wasserman schultz announced her own battle with breast cancer. In 2010, the members asked the women of the washington, d.c. Press corps to join the game as the opponent and a lasting rivalry was born. The congressional womens softball game has raised more than $3.7m for young survival coalition (ysc) since the game began and has become a staple of capitol hill summer activities. | $100,000 |
| Fundacion Hermanos de la Calle Inc | Offers help and support to homeless individuals, creating awareness and motivating communities to help the homeless regain dignity and reintegrate into society. | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stuart A Miller
- Waynewright Malcolm
- Marshall Ames
- Allan Pekor
- Shelley Rubin
Questions people ask
Does Lennar Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lennar Foundation give?
$37.7 million in tax year 2023, across 174 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Lennar Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Stuart A Miller (Director), Waynewright Malcolm (Director), Marshall Ames (President/Director) and Allan Pekor (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lennar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.