The Bernard & Muriel Lauren Foundation
Invitation OnlyPurchase, New York · EIN 20-5741250 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$305K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$5.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
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
50% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fordham Prepatory School | Bronx, NY | Education | $25,000 |
| Rye Arts Center | Rye, NY | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Greenwich Historical Society | Cos Cob, CT | General purposes | $25,000 |
| Mount Sinai Hospital | New York, NY | General purposes | $15,000 |
| Abilis | Greenwich, CT | Assist needy | $10,000 |
| Breakthrough New York Inc | New York, NY | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Central Park Conservatory | New York, NY | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Education | $10,000 |
| Mission First Housing Group | Philadelphia, PA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| New York Law School | New York, NY | Education | $10,000 |
| Operation of Hope | Lake Forest, CA | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Skylands Sanctuary & Animal Rescue | Wantage, NJ | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Rye Free Reading Room | Rye, NY | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Sprye | Port Chester, NY | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Adam J Lewis Academy | Bridgeport, CT | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Orphan Anni-Mals Farm Sanctuary | Glen Gardner, NJ | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Shriners Children's | Tampa, FL | General purposes | $10,000 |
| American Red Corss | Washington, DC | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Cancer Support Team | Purchase, NY | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of America | Tampa, FL | General purposes | $7,500 |
| Christopher Mello Scholarship Foundation | Boston, MA | General purposes | $7,500 |
| Port Chester Carver Center | Chester, NY | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Rye Nature Center | Rye, NY | General purpsoes | $5,000 |
| Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | General purposes | $5,000 |
| The Osborn Foundation | Rye, NY | General purposes | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | New York, NY | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Irish American Partnership | Boston, MA | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Don Bosco Community Center | Port Chester, NY | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Red Sneakers for Oakley | Palm Beach, FL | Assist needy | $2,500 |
| Xavier Mission | New York, NY | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Washington, DC | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Friends of Cchrs | Port Chester, NY | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Foster Love | Brea, CA | General purposes | $2,500 |
| New Pathways for Youth | Phoenix, AZ | General purposes | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $305,000 | 34 |
| 2024 | $280,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $225,400 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601669349100650
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5741250
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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