Lns&jns Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lns&jns Foundation is a private foundation in Saint Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $411,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$411,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$11.0 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $292,500 the year before.
22% 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 | $204,000 | 15 | $9.1 million |
| 2024 | $292,500 | 14 | $10.2 million |
| 2025 | $411,500 | 18 | $11.0 million |
How to apply
Lns&jns 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&jns Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10 | $238,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $55,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $53,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers College - Columbia University | Annual grant | $100,000 |
| Abraham Joshua Heschel School | Honorarium | $60,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence | Annual grant | $55,000 |
| Washington University | Annual grant | $50,000 |
| Japan Society | Annual grant | $25,000 |
| Nature Conservancy | Annual grant | $25,000 |
| Bryn Mawr College | Annual fund | $20,000 |
| Dalton School | $5k annual fund, $10k ellen stein faculty fund | $15,000 |
| Nightingale-Bamford School | Annual fund | $15,000 |
| San Diego University School of Law | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| UJA Federation of New York | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Taft School | Annual grant | $5,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | Annual grant | $5,000 |
| Brown University | Annual grant | $5,000 |
| Jewish National Fund - USA | Annual grant | $5,000 |
| John Burroughs School | Honorarium | $3,000 |
| Student Leadership Network | Annual grant | $2,500 |
| Collegiate School | Annual fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda N Schapiro
- Joshua N Solomon
- Andrew E Newman
Questions people ask
Does Lns&jns Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lns&jns Foundation give?
$411,500 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs Lns&jns Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Linda N Schapiro (President), Joshua N Solomon (Vice President) and Andrew E Newman (Secretary & Treasurer).
What does Lns&jns Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.