Lerner Foundation
Accepts applications
Lerner Foundation is a private foundation in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $97,245 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$97,245
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees59%
Giving in 2024 was down from $125,844 the year before.
59% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $142,376 | 43 | $3.4 million |
| 2023 | $125,844 | 31 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $97,245 | 17 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Harry Lerner 241 First Avenue North, Minneapolis, MN 55401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (612) 332-3344 |
| What to submit | There is no formal form or process. A letter stating organizations |
What Lerner Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 13 | $91,240 |
| Illinois | 2 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,005 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Academic purposes | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Services | General charitable purposes | $20,850 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Milkweek Editions | General charitable purposes | $4,500 |
| Wishes and More | General charitable purposes | $2,700 |
| Books for Africa | Academic purposes | $2,500 |
| Adath Jeshurun Congregation | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Highlights Foundation | Academic purposes | $2,000 |
| Everylibrary Institute | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research | General charitable purposes | $1,005 |
| James Sewell Ballet | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Unite Against Book Bans | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Little Hospice | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Center for Book Arts | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Ebenezer Community Church | General charitable purposes | $100 |
| Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School | Academic purposes | $90 |
Officers and trustees
- Harry Lerner Dec 4825
- Mia Lerner Posada
- Sandy K Davis Lerner
- Joanie Sussman
- Leah A Lerner
Questions people ask
Does Lerner Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lerner Foundation give?
$97,245 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Lerner Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Harry Lerner Dec 4825 (President), Mia Lerner Posada (Vice President, Secretary), Sandy K Davis Lerner (Director) and Joanie Sussman (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lerner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and health.