Lenke Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 20-3309702 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$590K
Organizations funded13
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $60,000.
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
69% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creighton University | Omaha, NE | Unrestricted use in exempt purpose | $210,000 |
| St Paul the Apostle Church | New York, NY | Unrestricted use in exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Unrestricted use in exempt purpose | $75,000 |
| Setting Scoliosis Straight | San Diego, CA | Unrestricted use in exempt purpose | $60,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Unrestricted use in exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City | New York, NY | Unrestricted use in exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| Washington University in St Louis | St Louis, MO | Unrestricted use in exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Unrestricted use in exempt purpose | $25,000 |
| National Spine Health Foundation | Reston, VA | Unrestricted use in exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Solve Mecfs Initiative (Solve) | Glendale, CA | Unrestricted use in exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Sun River Health Foundation | Peeksill, NY | Unrestricted use in exempt purpose | $2,500 |
| The Paulist Fathers | New York, NY | Unrestricted use in exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Sacred Heart Home Health | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted use in exempt purpose | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $590,000 | 13 |
| 2024 | $385,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $637,000 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349100211
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3309702
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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