The Lerer Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 31-1753295 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$597K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$12.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
25% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Charitable | $140,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | New York, NY | Charitable | $125,000 |
| New York-Presbyterian Fund Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Northern Westchester Hospital Center Foundation Inc | Westbury, NY | Charitable | $50,000 |
| East River Development Alliance | Long Island City, NY | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Raisedby US Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Association to Benefit Children | New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Stephen Gaynor School | New York, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| A New Chance Animal Rescue | Bedford Hills, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Rock N' Rescue | Bedford Hills, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| City & Country School | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Bank Street College Education | New York, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania, PA | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Mount Sinai Medical Legal Partnership | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Promise Project Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Chabad of Tribecasoho Jewish Center | New York, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| New York Pops Inc | New York, NY | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Simon Wiesenthal Center | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Move for Hunger | Neptune, NJ | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $597,000 | 20 |
| 2023 | $636,700 | 25 |
| 2022 | $410,500 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jul 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631919349100008
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-1753295
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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