The Lempert Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lempert Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In tax year 2025 it gave $126,180 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$126,180
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$26,797
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $96,185 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $38,560 | 6 | $170,295 |
| 2024 | $96,185 | 12 | $148,182 |
| 2025 | $126,180 | 9 | $26,797 |
How to apply
The Lempert Family 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 The Lempert Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $30,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $77,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 3 | $6,180 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $2,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | $75,000 | |
| Individual | Education and support, children in Uganda | $30,000 |
| Hias | Refugee resettlement | $10,000 |
| Anti Defamation League | Combat antisemitism | $4,000 |
| Amherst College Alumni Fund | Education | $2,000 |
| Individual | Santa Fe Synagogue support | $2,000 |
| Forward Association | News media organization | $2,000 |
| Individual | Clubfoot treatment, children in Africa | $1,000 |
| Lubavitch Youth Organization | Religious services, NYC | $180 |
Officers and trustees
- Norbert Lempert
- Milo Lempert
- Rainer Lempert
Questions people ask
Does The Lempert Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lempert Family Foundation give?
$126,180 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Lempert Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Norbert Lempert (President), Milo Lempert (Director) and Rainer Lempert (Vice President).
What does The Lempert Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and international.