Karen Lerner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Karen Lerner Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $88,500 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$88,500
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$1.3 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was down from $125,000 the year before.
60% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $125,000 | 4 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $88,500 | 5 | $1.3 million |
How to apply
Karen Lerner 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 Karen Lerner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $35,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | Veterinary training fund | $50,000 |
| Child Mind Institiute | Help treat adolescent mental health | $25,000 |
| Emotions Matter | Peer programs and education for people suffering with boderline personality disorders | $10,000 |
| Camphill Foundation | Initiative for socail change | $2,500 |
| Plowshare Farm | Social development | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Karen Lerner
- Ashley Olden
Questions people ask
Does Karen Lerner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Karen Lerner Family Foundation give?
$88,500 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Karen Lerner Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Karen Lerner (President) and Ashley Olden (Sec/Treasurer).
What does Karen Lerner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.