Lerner-Gray Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBluffton, South Carolina · EIN 13-6113576 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$59K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$513K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $4,100.
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
65% of grants went outside South Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy Inc | Bluffton, SC | General Fund Contribution | $10,410 |
| Navy Seal Museum | Fort Pierce, FL | General Fund Contribution | $9,900 |
| Operation Patriot FOB | Bluffton, SC | General Fund Contribution | $8,920 |
| United Way of the Lowcountry | Beaufort, SC | General Fund Contribution | $8,000 |
| Brillo de Mujer Home Inc | Bluffton, SC | General Fund Contribution | $5,400 |
| The Trail Conservancy | Austin, TX | General Fund Contribution | $4,100 |
| Outside Foundation | Hilton Head Island, SC | General Fund Contribution | $2,000 |
| Savannah Music Festival | Savannah, GA | General Fund Contribution | $1,720 |
| One West 54th Street Foundation | New York, NY | General Fund Contribution | $1,300 |
| The Trevor Project | San Francisco, CA | General Fund Contribution | $1,034 |
| Bluffton Self Help | Bluffton, SC | General Fund Contribution | $1,029 |
| The Madeira School | McLean, VA | General Fund Contribution | $1,000 |
| Backpack Buddies of Hilton Head | Hilton Head, SC | General Fund Contribution | $798 |
| Marlins for Mason | Berlin, MD | General Fund Contribution | $500 |
| Haverhill Library Association | Haverhill, NH | General Fund Contribution | $500 |
| Blood Cancer United | Vienna, VA | General Fund Contribution | $500 |
| Court Street Arts | Haverhill, NH | General Fund Contribution | $500 |
| Twilight Theater Company | Portland, OR | General Fund Contribution | $500 |
| The Frick Collection | New York, NY | General Fund Contribution | $440 |
| Al-Anon Family Groups | Viginia Beach, VA | General Fund Contribution | $300 |
| Friends of Caroline Hospice | Ridgeland, SC | General Fund Contribution | $250 |
| Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation | Scottsdale, AZ | General Fund Contribution | $108 |
| The Laufey Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General Fund Contribution | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,309 | 23 |
| 2024 | $28,442 | 12 |
| 2023 | $37,335 | 12 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631349349103628
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6113576
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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