Lee and Luis Lainer Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyVan Nuys, California · EIN 26-0494276 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1000K
Organizations funded21
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$10.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $80,000.
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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
57% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bet Tzedek | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable contribution | $200,000 |
| Ikar | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable contribution | $170,000 |
| New Israel Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $115,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $100,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $80,000 |
| New Jewish Narrative Inc | Washington, DC | Charitable contributions | $80,000 |
| Aclu of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable contribution | $50,000 |
| Hashomer Hatzair Inc-Campshomria | New York, NY | Charitable contributions | $50,000 |
| USA for Unhcr | Washington, DC | Charitable contribution | $35,000 |
| Center for Constitutional Rights | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| LA 1St | Pasadena Ca, CA | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Npr Network | Washington, DC | Charitable contributions | $15,000 |
| Ploughshares Fund | San Franscico, CA | Charitable contribution | $15,000 |
| Liberty Hill Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable contribution | $12,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| American Jewish World Service | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| LA Family Housing | North Hollywood, CA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Village Health Works | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Trickle Up | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $999,500 | 21 |
| 2024 | $1,952,500 | 18 |
| 2023 | $443,500 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601359349104905
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-0494276
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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