Eugene and Janet Lerner Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3674212 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$19.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
58% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish United Fund | Chicago, IL | Charity | $275,000 |
| Keshet | Northbrook, IL | Charity | $112,500 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | Charity | $100,000 |
| Friends of Elnet | Skokie, IL | Charity | $100,000 |
| Anra (Advances in Neuroblastoma Research Assn) | Philadelphia, PA | Charity | $60,000 |
| Israel Cancer Research Fund | Northfield, IL | Charity | $51,000 |
| Olin Sang Ruby Union Institute Camp | Oconomowoc, WI | Charity | $50,000 |
| Opendormedia | Sunrise, FL | Charity | $50,000 |
| New Israel Fund | San Francisco, CA | Charity | $40,000 |
| St Baldricks Foundation | Monrovia, CA | Charity | $30,000 |
| Judd Goldman Adoptive Sailing Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charity | $25,000 |
| Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois | Palos Hills, IL | Charity | $20,000 |
| Social Good Fund | Richmond, CA | Charity | $20,000 |
| Cal Poly Foundation | San Luis Obispo, CA | Charity | $15,000 |
| Conquer Cancer Foundation | Alexandria, VA | Charity | $15,000 |
| Wbez | Chicago, IL | Charity | $12,000 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | Charity | $12,000 |
| Max Mcgraw Wildlife Foundation | Dundee, IL | Charity | $11,961 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | Austin, TX | Charity | $10,000 |
| Evanston Animal Shelter | Evanston, IL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation | Rockville, MD | Charity | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Idf | Chicago, IL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Hadassah | Northbrook, IL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Jewish Coalition for Disaster Relief | New York, NY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Art Museum | Phoenix, AZ | Charity | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | Charity | $10,000 |
| Rivendell Theatre Ensemble | Chicago, IL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Semper Fi Fund | Oceanside, CA | Charity | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth Israel | Skokie, IL | Charity | $10,000 |
| Digestive Health Center | Lake Forest, IL | Charity | $7,500 |
| Bayit Brigade | Chicago, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Bet Tzedek | Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Blues Foundation | Memphis, TN | Charity | $5,000 |
| Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue | Glendale, AZ | Charity | $5,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Charity | $5,000 |
| Fidv Beit Halochem | New York, NY | Charity | $5,000 |
| Jewish Pocet | Skokie, IL | Charity | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art (Lacma) | Los Angeles, CA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Nadd | Kingston, NY | Charity | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Charity | $5,000 |
| Social Venture Partners | Seattle, WA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Umrc Foundation | Chelsea, MI | Charity | $5,000 |
| The Icenter | Northbrook, IL | Charity | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,179,461 | 43 |
| 2023 | $1,133,480 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349106130
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3674212
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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