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Judy and Mark Lerner Family Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Rockville, Maryland · EIN 522256895

Judy and Mark Lerner Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Rockville, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $47,610 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $750 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2024 was down from $100,452 the year before.

17% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$100,45225$79,183
2024$47,61012$108,020

How to apply

Judy and Mark 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Judy and Mark Lerner Family Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia.

StateGrantsAmount
District of Columbia6$28,410
Maryland2$11,000
New York2$7,200
Georgia1$500
Virginia1$500

Grants paid in 2024

All 12 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Reading Is Fundamental
Washington, DC
Provide books and reading resources to children nationwide$20,000
Future for Ukraine Foundation
Gaithersburg, MD
Contribution to support for displaced children, survivors of war, veterans$10,000
Capital Jewish Museum
Washington, DC
Contribution to the museum's capital campaign$6,800
American Friends of Magen David Adom
New York, NY
Contribution to support israel's national emergency response, blood services, and disaster relief system$3,600
Seed of Peace
New York, NY
Contribution to provide support, programs and resources for young leaders in the middle east$3,600
Olney Ballet Theater
Gaithersburg, MD
Contribution to help with friends child's tuition$1,000
George Washington University - Hillel
Washington, DC
Provide the jwish students of gw the tools they need to lead meaningful, vibrant jewish lives$500
Habitat for Humanity
Americus, GA
Contributions to help families and communities build affordable home$500
No Kid Hungry by Share Our Strength
Washington, DC
Inspired people, sharing strenghs, so all children and families live without hunger$500
Weta
Arlington, VA
Support programs at weta stations$500
Capital Area Food Bank
Washington, DC
Contribution to create access to good health food in the community$360
Bread for the City
Washington, DC
Provide food, clothing and medical services to low-income dc residents$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Judy and Mark Lerner Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

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

How much does Judy and Mark Lerner Family Foundation Inc give?

$47,610 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $750.

Who runs Judy and Mark Lerner Family Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Mark D Lerner (President), Judy Lenkin Lerner (Secretary/Treasurer) and Lauren Sarah Lerner (Vice President).

What does Judy and Mark Lerner Family Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, arts and culture and faith communities.

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