The Lander Family Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lander Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Garden City, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $160,550 in 91 grants; the typical grant was $1,250 and the largest $8,000. 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$160,550
- Number of grants91
- Typical grant$1,250
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $142,150 the year before.
8% 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 | $107,750 | 70 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $142,150 | 90 | $1.6 million |
| 2025 | $160,550 | 91 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
The Lander Family Charitable 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 Lander Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 55 | $106,600 |
| New York | 10 | $17,600 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $13,000 |
| California | 3 | $4,750 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $3,500 |
| Texas | 3 | $3,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $3,000 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $2,250 |
| Maryland | 2 | $1,250 |
| Oregon | 1 | $1,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Community Foundation | General support | $8,000 |
| Homestart Inc | General support | $6,000 |
| Search for Common Ground | General support | $6,000 |
| Re-Imagining Migration | General support | $5,000 |
| Cambridge Health Alliance | General support | $4,000 |
| Refugee and Immigrant | General support | $4,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General support | $4,000 |
| Compass Working Capital | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Facing History | General purpose | $3,500 |
| Generation Citizen | General support | $3,500 |
| International Rescue Committee | General support | $3,500 |
| The Innocence Project | General support | $3,500 |
| Caspar | General support | $3,000 |
| La Colaborativa | General support | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts Bail Fund | General support | $3,000 |
| My Brothers Keepers Cambridge | General support | $3,000 |
| Rip Medical Debt | General support | $3,000 |
| The Algebra Project | General support | $3,000 |
| De Novo | General support | $2,500 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General support | $2,500 |
| Equality North Carolina | General support | $2,500 |
| Pair Project | General support | $2,500 |
| Partners in Health | General support | $2,500 |
| Transgender Law Center | General support | $2,500 |
| Enroot Education | General purpose | $2,250 |
| Y2Y Harvard Square | General support | $2,250 |
| Youth on Fire | General support | $2,250 |
| Broad Institute | General support | $2,000 |
| Food for Free | General support | $2,000 |
| Project Restore US | General support | $2,000 |
| The Loop Lab | General support | $2,000 |
| The Young People's Project | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | General support | $1,500 |
| Cambridge Community Center | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Ceoc | General support | $1,500 |
| Community Art Center | General purpose | $1,500 |
| East End House | General purpose | $1,500 |
| Margaret Fuller Neighborhood | General support | $1,500 |
| Mira | General support | $1,500 |
| Brigid Alliance | General support | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Lori W Lander
- Jessica Lander
Questions people ask
Does The Lander Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lander Family Charitable Foundation give?
$160,550 in tax year 2025, across 91 grants, with a typical grant of $1,250.
Who runs The Lander Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lori W Lander (Trustee) and Jessica Lander (Trustee).
What does The Lander Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, health and arts and culture.