Harry & Yvonne Lenart Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Monica, California · EIN 95-3905760 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$167K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$4.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
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
45% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthritis Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Medical research | $50,000 |
| Talent Maker City | Talen, OR | Community service | $22,695 |
| Skirball Cultural Center | Los Angeles, CA | Community service | $10,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Clarksburg, MD | Medical research | $10,000 |
| Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance | Durham, NC | Medical research | $10,000 |
| Jvs Socal Women's Leadership Network | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood LA | Los Angeles, CA | Medical research | $5,000 |
| Milken Community School | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Rescue Ranch | Yreka, CA | Community service | $5,000 |
| Pollinator Project Rogue Valley | Phoenix, OR | Community service | $5,000 |
| Community Works | Medford, OR | Community service | $5,000 |
| Brennan Center for Justice | New York, NY | Community service | $5,000 |
| Sheba Medical Center | Los Angeles, CA | Community service | $5,000 |
| Santa Monica Education Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Community service | $3,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Community service | $2,500 |
| People for the American Way Foundation | Washington, DC | Community service | $2,500 |
| Wayfinder Family Services | Los Angeles, CA | Community service | $2,500 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | Community service | $2,000 |
| Aspca | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Pbs Socal | Whittier, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Imbcr | West Hollywood, CA | Medical research | $1,000 |
| By Grace Trust | LA Mirada, CA | Community service | $1,000 |
| Americans United | Washington, DC | Community service | $1,000 |
| USA for Unhcr | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $167,195 | 24 |
| 2023 | $296,000 | 24 |
| 2022 | $273,500 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620439349101267
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3905760
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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