Lerner Foundation
Historical FunderMinneapolis, Minnesota · EIN 23-7032703 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,700.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HARRY LERNER |
|---|---|
| Address | 241 FIRST AVENUE NORTH, MINNEAPOLIS MN 55401 |
| Phone | 6123323344 |
| Form and materials | THERE IS NO FORMAL FORM OR PROCESS. A LETTER STATING ORGANIZATIONS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
23% of grants went outside Minnesota.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | Academic purposes | $50,000 |
| Jewish Family and Children's Services | St Paul, MN | General charitable purposes | $20,850 |
| Jewish Community Relations Council | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Milkweek Editions | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $4,500 |
| Wishes and More | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $2,700 |
| Books for Africa | St Paul, MN | Academic purposes | $2,500 |
| Adath Jeshurun Congregation | Minnetonka, MN | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Highlights Foundation | Honesdale, PA | Academic purposes | $2,000 |
| Everylibrary Institute | Berwyn, IL | General charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Hirshberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research | Los Angeles, CA | General charitable purposes | $1,005 |
| James Sewell Ballet | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Unite Against Book Bans | Chicago, IL | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Little Hospice | Edina, MN | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Minnetonka, MN | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Center for Book Arts | Minneapolis, MN | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Ebenezer Community Church | Brooklyn Park, MN | General charitable purposes | $100 |
| Heilicher Minneapolis Jewish Day School | Minneapolis, MN | Academic purposes | $90 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $97,245 | 17 |
| 2023 | $125,844 | 31 |
| 2022 | $142,376 | 43 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 31, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602129349100410
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7032703
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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