Lns&ars Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lns&ars Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $443,250 in 37 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $40,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$443,250
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$11.0 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $275,500 the year before.
27% of its 2025 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 | $189,000 | 24 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $275,500 | 28 | $10.2 million |
| 2025 | $443,250 | 37 | $11.0 million |
How to apply
Lns&ars 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.
What Lns&ars Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 18 | $195,000 |
| Massachusetts | 14 | $143,250 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $40,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $30,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Annual grant | $40,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center | Summer institute & annual appeal | $38,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Museum | Membership circle, annual fund, educational discovery, tribute | $32,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Annual grant | $30,000 |
| Safe Horizon | Annual grant | $30,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Playhouse | Support mortgage payments for the 1720 house for actors | $25,000 |
| Abraham Joshua Heschal School | Annual grant | $25,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights | Annual grant | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of NYC | Annual grant | $20,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Annual grant | $20,000 |
| Brearley School | Annual grant | $15,000 |
| Ethical Culture Fieldston School | Annual grant | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of FL | Annual grant | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Ma | Annual grant | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Annual grant | $15,000 |
| Jewish Board of Family & Chilren's Services | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Community Foundation | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| Mountain School | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| Sheriff's Meadow Foundation | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| Camp Nebagamon | Annual grant | $10,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue | Annual grant | $5,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard YMCA | Annual grant | $5,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Fishermen's Preservation Trust | Annual grant | $2,500 |
| NAACP Legal Defense Fund | Annual grant | $2,000 |
| New Georges | Annual grant | $2,000 |
| Page 73 Productions | Annual grant | $1,500 |
| Park Children's Day School | Annual grant | $1,500 |
| Chilmark Town Council | Affairs council, book festival | $1,250 |
| American Museum of Natural History | Annual grant | $1,000 |
| Friends of Chilmark Library | Annual grant | $1,000 |
| Friends of Chilmark Preschool | Annual grant | $1,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Film Society | Annual grant | $1,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust | Annual grant | $1,000 |
| Parity Productions | Annual grant | $1,000 |
| The Civilians | Annual grant | $1,000 |
| Widen the Circle | Annual grant | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda Schapiro
- Abigail Solomon
- Andrew Newman
Questions people ask
Does Lns&ars Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lns&ars Foundation give?
$443,250 in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lns&ars Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda Schapiro (President), Abigail Solomon (Vice President) and Andrew Newman (Secretary & Treasurer).
What does Lns&ars Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.