George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust
George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on N/A, based in Miami, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $98K. Net investment income was $144K.
George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust gave $98K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $97,500
- -39.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,929
- -22.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,936,036
- +0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of Chamber Music of Miami I ($20K). Together the top 7 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 36 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust gives
- Giving fell 46% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 119% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2025) to $180K (2023). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $98K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Chamber Music of Miami I Coral Gables, FL | Programs | $20,000 |
| Miami Internaitonal Piano Festival Miami, FL | Programs | $20,000 |
| The MichaelAnn Russell JCC North Miami Beach, FL | Programs | $20,000 |
| Womans Cancer Assoc Univ of Miami Miami, FL | Programs | $10,000 |
| Univ of Miami School of Education Coral Gables, FL | Programs | $10,000 |
| Nicklaus Childrens Hospital Founda Miami, FL | Programs | $10,000 |
| Temple Beth El Hollywood, FL | Programs | $7,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,936,036 | $263,474 | $226,827 | $97,500 | 7 | $226,827 | $144,147 | $190,943 |
| 2024 | $3,899,389 | $238,245 | $260,860 | $162,000 | 9 | $260,860 | $224,882 | $189,476 |
| 2023 | $3,922,004 | $113,628 | $257,901 | $180,000 | 10 | $257,901 | $25,585 | $203,014 |
| 2022 | $4,113,682 | $13,491 | $226,872 | $180,000 | 10 | $226,872 | $79,760 | $206,744 |
| 2021 | $4,327,063 | $4,327,063 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $191K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce Hornstein
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $33K (2025)
James Benedek
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$5K (2022) → $50K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $50K, to James Benedek (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust
How much does George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust give each year?
George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust gave $98K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $162K across 9 grants.
What is George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,929, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust give grants?
George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (3 grants) and Coral Gables, FL (2 grants).
Does George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Programs" (7 grants).
Who are George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of Chamber Music of Miami I ($20,000), Miami Internaitonal Piano Festival ($20,000) and The MichaelAnn Russell JCC ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust?
George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $227K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $191K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust?
George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust is a private foundation focused on N/A, based in Miami, FL. It holds $3.9M in total assets as of 2025.
What is George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust's EIN?
George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-6465584. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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