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LERNER FOUNDATION

ISLANDIA, NY · EIN 261596911 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · NTEE T20 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Micro (<$100K)
revenue
$51K
expenses
$3K
net assets
$780K
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

The Lerner Foundation is a private foundation based in New York that makes grants to support educational, healthcare, and Jewish community initiatives. It funds organizations working with adults with developmental disabilities, emergency medical services in Israel, higher education programs, and culturally diverse children and families. The foundation operates primarily through grantmaking to nonprofit partners.

named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

Arts Worker Assistance
Emergency assistance and work opportunities for jazz workers in America
Disability Independence Support
Grants to support adults with developmental disabilities in achieving independent lives
Emergency Medical Response in Israel
Support for volunteer emergency medical services provided free of charge across Israel
Healthcare Support
Grants to sustain excellence in healthcare at Englewood Hospital
Higher Education Enhancement
Funding for academic programs, co-op opportunities, enrichment, and research at universities
Jewish Community Connection
Support for Jewish communities worldwide through educational and spiritual initiatives
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 2 activities
    • Funding academic and research programs at Northeastern University
      Supports the Northeastern University Foundation with funding for academic programs, co-op opportunities, student and faculty enrichment, and research.
    • Funding educational environment enhancements
      Awards grants to The Bollinger Foundation to enhance educational environments; previously supported similar educational initiatives through follow-on funding.
  • Fundraising and Financial Support for IDD Services 2 activities
    • Funding safe and nurturing environments for culturally diverse children and families
      Supports Thea Bowman House in providing a safe and nurturing environment for culturally diverse children and families.
    • Funding support for adults with learning and developmental disabilities
      Funds JESPY HOUSE to support adults with learning and developmental disabilities in achieving independence.
  • Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
    • Funding care for Jewish communities globally
      Provided funding to UJA Federation in support of its mission to care for Jewish communities globally.
  • Artist Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding emergency assistance and work opportunities for jazz workers
      Grants funds to the Jazz Foundation of America to provide emergency assistance and work opportunities for jazz workers.
  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
    • Funding excellence in healthcare delivery
      Provides financial support to Englewood Health Foundation to sustain high-quality and excellent healthcare services; includes prior-year grant support.
  • Jewish Life and Security Support 1 activity
    • Funding free, rapid-response emergency medical services in Israel
      Funds United Hatzalah to support the provision of free, rapid-response emergency medical services across Israel.
  • Support for Israeli Educational Institutions 1 activity
    • Funding global Jewish community education and connection through technology
      Funds Chabad Morocco to use technology for connecting and educating Jewish communities globally.
  • Digital Donation Processing Platforms 1 activity
    • Funding support for multiple charitable organizations via Charitybuzz
      Donated to Charitybuzzcom to support multiple charitable organizations through its platform.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$51K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$47K92%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$3K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$236K
balance sheet
Total assets$780K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$780K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 2
  • AMY KV LERNER — Trustee
  • RICHARD M LERNER — Trustee
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Chabad Morocco Partner — Receives grant funding to connect and educate Jewish communities using technology.
  • Charitybuzzcom Partner — Receives grant funding to support various charities.
  • Englewood Health Foundation Partner — Receives recurring grant funding to support healthcare excellence.
  • JESPY HOUSE Partner — Receives grant funding to support adults with learning and developmental disabilities.
  • Jazz Foundation of America Partner — Receives grant funding for emergency assistance and work opportunities for jazz workers.
  • Northeastern University Foundation Partner — Receives grant funding for university programs impacting students and faculty.
  • The Bollinger Foundation Partner — Receives grant funding to enhance educational environments.
  • Thea Bowman House Partner — Receives grant funding to serve culturally diverse children and families.
  • UJA Federation Partner — Receives grant funding to care for Jewish communities worldwide.
  • United Hatzalah Partner — Receives grant funding for volunteer emergency medical services in Israel.