Eugene and Janet Lerner Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Eugene and Janet Lerner Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $275,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$275,000
- Assets$19.1 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
16% 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 | $1.1 million | 45 | $12.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 43 | $19.1 million |
How to apply
Eugene and Janet Lerner Family 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 Eugene and Janet Lerner Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 18 | $689,461 |
| New York | 6 | $135,000 |
| California | 7 | $125,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $60,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $50,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Charity | $275,000 |
| Keshet | Charity | $112,500 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Charity | $100,000 |
| Friends of Elnet | Charity | $100,000 |
| Anra (Advances in Neuroblastoma Research Assn) | Charity | $60,000 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | Charity | $51,000 |
| Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute Camp | Charity | $50,000 |
| Opendormedia | Charity | $50,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Charity | $40,000 |
| St Baldricks Foundation | Charity | $30,000 |
| Judd Goldman Adoptive Sailing Foundation | Charity | $25,000 |
| Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois | Charity | $20,000 |
| Social Good Fund | Charity | $20,000 |
| Cal Poly Foundation | Charity | $15,000 |
| Conquer Cancer Foundation | Charity | $15,000 |
| Wbez | Charity | $12,000 |
| WTTW | Charity | $12,000 |
| Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation | Charity | $11,961 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | Charity | $10,000 |
| Evanston Animal Shelter | Charity | $10,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Charity | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | Charity | $10,000 |
| Hadassah | Charity | $10,000 |
| Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief | Charity | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Art Museum | Charity | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Charity | $10,000 |
| Rivendell Theatre Ensemble | Charity | $10,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund | Charity | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth Israel | Charity | $10,000 |
| Digestive Health Center | Charity | $7,500 |
| Bayit Brigade | Charity | $5,000 |
| Bet Tzedek | Charity | $5,000 |
| Blues Foundation | Charity | $5,000 |
| Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue | Charity | $5,000 |
| Duke University | Charity | $5,000 |
| Fidv Beit Halochem | Charity | $5,000 |
| Jewish Pocet | Charity | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Lacma) | Charity | $5,000 |
| Nadd | Charity | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Charity | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laura Lerner
- Susan Cohn
- Aaron Cohn
- Lee Cohn
- Dean Lerner
Questions people ask
Does Eugene and Janet Lerner Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Eugene and Janet Lerner Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Eugene and Janet Lerner Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Laura Lerner (President), Susan Cohn (Secretary), Aaron Cohn (Treasurer) and Lee Cohn (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Eugene and Janet Lerner Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, science and research and health.