Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $848,759 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $22,710 and the largest $250,000. 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$848,759
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$22,710
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$7.9 million
How to apply
Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust 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 Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $295,420 |
| Maine | 4 | $280,000 |
| New York | 3 | $245,420 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,919 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midcoast Maine Humane | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $250,000 |
| University of Southern California | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $250,000 |
| Lower Eastside Girls Club | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $210,000 |
| New York Public Radio | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $25,000 |
| US Dream Academy Inc | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $25,000 |
| Close Ties Leadership Program | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $22,920 |
| One Archives Foundation | Proivde funds to promote the work of the charity | $22,500 |
| Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $10,420 |
| Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens | Provide funds to promote the work of the charitiy | $10,000 |
| Central Lincoln Country YMCA | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Theater | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $10,000 |
| On Belay | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $2,919 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul D Lerner
- Julie M Lerner
- Ann M Poole
Questions people ask
Does Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust give?
$848,759 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $22,710.
Who runs Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul D Lerner (Chairman/Foundation Manager), Julie M Lerner (Trustee) and Ann M Poole (Trustee).
What does Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.