Lerner Gray Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lerner Gray Foundation is a private foundation in Bluffton, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $59,309 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $10,410. 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$59,309
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$10,410
- Assets$512,675
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2025 was up from $28,442 the year before.
78% 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 | $37,335 | 12 | $520,344 |
| 2024 | $28,442 | 12 | $529,361 |
| 2025 | $59,309 | 23 | $512,675 |
How to apply
Lerner Gray 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 Gray Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 8 | $36,807 |
| Florida | 1 | $9,900 |
| Texas | 1 | $4,100 |
| Virginia | 3 | $1,800 |
| New York | 2 | $1,740 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,720 |
| California | 2 | $1,134 |
| New Hampshire | 2 | $1,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy Inc | General Fund Contribution | $10,410 |
| Navy Seal Museum | General Fund Contribution | $9,900 |
| Operation Patriot FOB | General Fund Contribution | $8,920 |
| United Way of the Lowcountry | General Fund Contribution | $8,000 |
| Brillo de Mujer Home Inc | General Fund Contribution | $5,400 |
| The Trail Conservancy | General Fund Contribution | $4,100 |
| Outside Foundation | General Fund Contribution | $2,000 |
| Savannah Music Festival | General Fund Contribution | $1,720 |
| One West 54th Street Foundation | General Fund Contribution | $1,300 |
| The Trevor Project | General Fund Contribution | $1,034 |
| Bluffton Self Help | General Fund Contribution | $1,029 |
| The Madeira School | General Fund Contribution | $1,000 |
| Backpack Buddies of Hilton Head | General Fund Contribution | $798 |
| Marlins for Mason | General Fund Contribution | $500 |
| Haverhill Library Association | General Fund Contribution | $500 |
| Blood Cancer United | General Fund Contribution | $500 |
| Court Street Arts | General Fund Contribution | $500 |
| Twilight Theater Company | General Fund Contribution | $500 |
| The Frick Collection | General Fund Contribution | $440 |
| Al-Anon Family Groups | General Fund Contribution | $300 |
| Friends of Caroline Hospice | General Fund Contribution | $250 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | General Fund Contribution | $108 |
| The Laufey Foundation | General Fund Contribution | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Lydia Bartholow
- Elisabeth Gray
Questions people ask
Does Lerner Gray Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lerner Gray Foundation give?
$59,309 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Lerner Gray Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lydia Bartholow (President) and Elisabeth Gray (Secretary).
What does Lerner Gray Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and education.