George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyMiami, Florida · EIN 86-6465584 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$98K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Chamber Music of Miami I | Coral Gables, FL | Programs | $20,000 |
| Miami Internaitonal Piano Festival | Miami, FL | Programs | $20,000 |
| The MichaelAnn Russell JCC | North Miami Beach, FL | Programs | $20,000 |
| Womans Cancer Assoc Univ of Miami | Miami, FL | Programs | $10,000 |
| Univ of Miami School of Education | Coral Gables, FL | Programs | $10,000 |
| Nicklaus Childrens Hospital Founda | Miami, FL | Programs | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth El | Hollywood, FL | Programs | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,500 | 7 |
| 2024 | $162,000 | 9 |
| 2023 | $180,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611009349100306
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 86-6465584
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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