Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust
BONNIE ENGLEBARDT LAUTENBERG FAMILY is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 grants supported organizations including a medical research fund, museums, a synagogue, and cultural, health, and educational organizations.
Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust gave $403K across 40 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $403,355
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 40
- -24.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,084
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,762,530
- -1.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (16 of 40, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 295 Madison Avenue Suite 715, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (212) 824-1100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Fund ($137K). Together the top 10 received $322K.
Grant Size Distribution
190 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 185 grants of 190 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 75% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 11% to New Jersey, 7% to Florida, and 7% to Washington, DC.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 40 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 40 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $16K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 35% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $199K (2020) to $423K (2023). In 2024 it made 40 grants totaling $403K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Fund New York, NY | Donation | $136,767 |
| The Kennedy Center Hackensack, NJ | Donation | $43,000 |
| Park Avenue Synagogue New York, NY | Donation | $37,865 |
| The Washington Institute Washington, DC | Donation | $23,000 |
| Whitney of Museum of American Art New York, NY | Donation | $20,344 |
| American Friends of the Israel Museum New York, NY | Donation | $17,675 |
| Norton Museum West Palm Beach, FL | Donation | $12,500 |
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | Donation | $11,000 |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation New York, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
| NY Philharmonic New York, NY | Donation | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,762,530 | $464,205 | $409,989 | $403,355 | 40 | $403,355 | $457,571 | $392,923 |
| 2023 | $3,799,555 | $161,806 | $428,561 | $423,261 | 53 | $423,261 | $156,506 | $307,616 |
| 2022 | $5,464,359 | $124,417 | $262,724 | $239,526 | 33 | $239,526 | $118,219 | $339,218 |
| 2021 | $8,377,712 | $699,317 | $307,138 | $297,860 | 35 | $297,860 | $693,439 | $379,387 |
| 2020 | $7,420,395 | $201,901 | $205,849 | $198,851 | 29 | — | $195,903 | $314,508 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $393K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, the New York Historical Society describes its mission as collecting, preserving, and interpreting material on U.S. and New York history; the Museum of Modern Art says it works to foster public awareness of modern and contemporary art; and Riverdale Country School describes itself as a pre-K–12 independent school focused on learning, character, and community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 40 grants totaling $403,355. Grant amounts ranged from $15 to $136,767, with a median of $2,500. Its largest grants included $136,767 to Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Fund, $43,000 to The Kennedy Center, $37,865 to Park Avenue Synagogue, $23,000 to The Washington Institute, and $20,344 to Whitney Museum of American Art. Other recipients included American Friends of the Israel Museum ($17,675), Norton Museum ($12,500), Breast Cancer Research Foundation ($11,000), Crohns and Colitis Foundation ($10,000), NY Philharmonic ($10,000), The Society of Four Arts ($10,000), and New York Historical Society ($9,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bonnie S. Englebardt Lautenberg is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust is led by Bonnie S. Englebardt Lautenberg, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bonnie S. Englebardt Lautenberg
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust
How much does Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust give each year?
Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust gave $403K across 40 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $423K across 53 grants.
What is Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $10,084, across 40 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust that year got $1K on average.
Where does Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust give grants?
Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust gives mostly in New York: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (11%) and Florida (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (23 grants), Washington, DC (5 grants), West Palm Beach, FL (2 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 40 grants with a stated purpose on Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (39 grants).
Who are Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Fund ($136,767), The Kennedy Center ($43,000) and Park Avenue Synagogue ($37,865), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust?
Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $403K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $393K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust's EIN?
Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7391092. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg Family Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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