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KAREN LERNER FAMILY FOUNDATION

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 834394495 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · NTEE T20 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$701K
expenses
$6K
net assets
$1.3M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

KAREN LERNER FAMILY FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in New York that makes grants to support mental health treatment, veterinary training, and social development initiatives. The foundation funds organizations working in adolescent mental health, borderline personality disorder support, companion animal care, and related research and education programs. Grants are awarded nationally, with a focus on specialized health and welfare causes.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Animal Care and Veterinary Training Grants
Supports veterinary education and medical care for companion animals through grants to institutions like The Ohio State University and Animal Medical Center
Mental Health Support Grants
Funds organizations providing treatment, peer support, and education for adolescents and adults with mental health conditions, including borderline personality disorder and nonverbal learning disorder
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Mental Health Research and Services Funding 3 activities
    • Funding mental health research, education, and outreach through the NVLD Project
      Finances the NVLD Project to advance research, education, and community outreach related to nonverbal learning disorder and associated mental health challenges.
    • Funding mental health treatment for adolescents through the Child Mind Institute
      Supports treatment programs for adolescent mental health by funding the Child Mind Institute, with repeated grants indicating ongoing support.
    • Funding peer-led programs and education for individuals with borderline personality disorder through Emotions Matter
      Provides funding to Emotions Matter to support peer-led programs and education initiatives for individuals with borderline personality disorder, with multiple grants confirming sustained support.
  • Genetic and Neurological Disease Research Funding 1 activity
    • Funding Alzheimer's research through the Alzheimer's Association
      Supports research related to mental illness and neurodegenerative disease by funding the Alzheimer's Association, focusing on Alzheimer's-related science and care innovation.
  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
    • Funding companion animal care through the Animal Medical Center
      Provides financial support to the Animal Medical Center for the care and treatment of companion animals, with multiple grants indicating continued funding.
  • Flexible Grants to Grassroots Organizations 1 activity
    • Funding social change initiatives through the Camphill Foundation
      Finances the Camphill Foundation’s initiatives aimed at promoting social change, reflecting a focus on community-based development and social innovation.
  • Agricultural Grantmaking and Funding Programs 1 activity
    • Funding social development programs at Plowshare Farm
      Supports social development programs at Plowshare Farm through targeted grantmaking, fostering community integration and personal growth.
  • Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
    • Funding veterinary training programs at The Ohio State University
      Funds veterinary training programs at The Ohio State University to support education and professional development in veterinary medicine.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$701K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$34K5%
Other revenue$667K
expenses
Total expenses$6K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$89K
balance sheet
Total assets$1.27M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$1.27M
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3553.3%
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION Partner — Funded for research related to mental illness
  • ANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER Partner — Funded for care of companion animals
  • CAMPHILL FOUNDATION Partner — Funded for initiatives promoting social change
  • CHILD MIND INSTITIUTE Partner — Funded to support treatment for adolescent mental health
  • EMOTIONS MATTER Partner — Funded to support peer programs and education for individuals with borderline personality disorder
  • NVLD PROJECT Partner — Funded for mental health research, education, and community outreach
  • PLOWSHARE FARM Partner — Funded for social development programs
  • THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY Partner — Funded for veterinary training programs