Lerner Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lerner Foundation is a private foundation in Islandia, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,345 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $25,000. 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$50,345
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was down from $210,786 the year before.
71% of its 2025 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 | $74,286 | 6 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $210,786 | 8 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $50,345 | 9 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Lerner 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 Lerner Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $12,331 |
| New York | 4 | $11,014 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,800 |
| Arizona | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Bollinger Foundation | Enhance educational environment | $25,000 |
| Englewood Hospital Med Center Fnd | To enable their doctors and nurses to deliver the highest quality care. | $11,931 |
| Charitybuzzcom | Provides auction services to raise funds for foundations and non-profits | $4,954 |
| Ned Cancer Fund | To support gynecologic cancer programs. | $2,560 |
| Jazz Foundation of America | To provide emergency assistance, work opportunities and connetion with the community for the jazz workers of america. | $2,500 |
| Individual | To empower women to change the world through jewish values that transform ourselves, our families and our communities. | $1,800 |
| Leukemia Lymphoma Society | To cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. | $1,000 |
| Individual | To provide with dignity, hot meals to those in need in an effort to end food insecurity in our communities. | $400 |
| Backswing Golf Events | To provide female professional golfers to elevate charity and corporate golf events to help raise money for other charities. | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard M Lerner
- Amy KV Lerner
Questions people ask
Does Lerner Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lerner Foundation give?
$50,345 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Lerner Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard M Lerner (Trustee) and Amy KV Lerner (Trustee).
What does Lerner Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and human services.