Robert & Roni Lemle Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert & Roni Lemle Family Foundation is a private foundation in Old Westbury, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $985,000 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $460,000. 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$985,000
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$460,000
- Assets$21.1 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.0 million the year before.
20% of its 2024 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 | $1.0 million | 35 | $19.4 million |
| 2024 | $985,000 | 41 | $21.1 million |
How to apply
Robert & Roni Lemle 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 Robert & Roni Lemle Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 30 | $837,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $47,500 |
| Ohio | 2 | $27,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $7,500 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island Children's Museum | Charitable - general operating fund | $460,000 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools Inc | General operating fund | $100,000 |
| Jewish Agency for Israel | General operating fund | $50,000 |
| Jewish National Fund USA | General operating fund | $50,000 |
| Jgive - Friends of Asor Fund | General operating fund | $45,000 |
| America Israel Democracy (Aid) Coalition | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| American Friends of Shalva | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Northwell Health Foundation | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Oberlin College | Charitable - general operating fund | $25,000 |
| Old Westbury Gardens | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| University of Austin | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Heterodox Academy | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Third Street Music School Settlement | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Natal | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| KIPP NYC | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of Old Westbury | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Hewbrew Ias | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Holocaust Memorial & Tolerance Center of Nassau County | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Museum of Jewish Heritage | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| North Shore Land Alliance Inc | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| The Jewish Museum | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| The NVLD Project | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| UJA Federation | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Untermyer Gardens Conservancy | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| USC Shoah Foundation | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Tomorrow's Hope Foundation | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Impactisrael | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| KIPP Foundation | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Lustgarten Foundation | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Endometriosis Foundation of America | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Velosano Headquarters | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Gateways Music Festival | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Greenwich Community Gardens | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Lawyers for Children | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| National September 11 Memorial & Museum | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| North Shore Animal League America | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Volunteers for Wildlife Inc | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Sunrise Association | General operating fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert S Lemle
- Roni S Lemle
Questions people ask
Does Robert & Roni Lemle Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert & Roni Lemle Family Foundation give?
$985,000 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Robert & Roni Lemle Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert S Lemle (Trustee) and Roni S Lemle (Trustee).
What does Robert & Roni Lemle Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.