Lernihan-Schramm Foundation
Historical FunderWayne, New Jersey · EIN 27-6212857 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $22,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | GREGORY SCHRAMM |
|---|---|
| Address | 25 SHADY TERRACE, WAYNE NJ 07470 |
| Phone | 9736940738 |
| Form and materials | NAME, ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF ORGANIZATION, LIST OF OFFICERS OR RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS, AND DESCRIPTION OF CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| 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
60% of grants went outside New Jersey.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryknoll Sisters of St Dominic | Ossing, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Backpacks for Life Inc | Jersey City, NY | Charitable | $22,500 |
| Killa Wasi Foundation | Springfield, MO | Charitable | $22,500 |
| Eva's Village | Paterson, NJ | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Oasis- a Haven for Women and Children | Paterson, NJ | Charitable | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $110,000 | 5 |
| 2024 | $123,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $123,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641349349103734
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-6212857
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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