Jacob & Charlotte Lehrman Foundation

LANHAM, MD EIN: 52-6035666 Website

The Jacob & Charlotte Lehrman Foundation is a private family foundation incorporated in 1953 in Washington, DC, and based in Lanham, Maryland. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and has maintained tax-exempt status since March 1955.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$12.8M

+1.8% YoY

Revenue

$812K

+211.9% YoY

Qualifying Distributions

$4K

-99.7% YoY

Expenses

$48K

-96.6% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jacob & Charlotte Lehrman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $681K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports and seeks to enrich Jewish life in Washington, DC, Israel, and around the world. Beyond its Jewish community focus, the foundation is committed to making Washington a better place and supports the following areas:

Arts
Education
Underserved children
Healthcare
Environment

Grantmaking

The foundation makes grants across multiple program areas with the following characteristics:

Grant Range

& Activity:**

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation focuses its grantmaking in:

Washington, DC
Israel
Nationally and internationally

Grant Distribution by State

Maryland $2.1M (59%)

District of Columbia $1.1M (30%)

New York $335K (9%)

Virginia $75K (2%)

California $10K (0%)

States

California District of Columbia Maryland New York Virginia

Cities

ArlingtonChevy ChaseNew YorkNorth BethesdaRockvilleSausalitoSilver SpringWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending October 2024:

Total Assets: $12,762,690
Total Revenue: $812,498
Total Expenses: $48,154
Net Income: $764,344
Total Liabilities: $0

Historical Giving (2023):

Total Giving: $1,350,500
Number of Grants: 29
Giving Rate: 10.8% of assets

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$12,762,690	$12,534,045	$13,189,016
Revenue	$812,498	$260,503	$571,457
Expenses	$48,154	$1,417,898	$932,074
Qualifying Distributions	$4,099	$1,357,278	$867,122
Net Investment Income	$768,443	$292,784	$513,650
Distributable Amount	$680,748	$691,704	$739,697

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

120 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2024.

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Board Members:

Samuel Lehrman, President/Director-Treasurer
Robert Lehrman, Director-President
Marc Dubick, Director-Vice-President
Elizabeth Berry, Director-Secretary
Max Lehrman

Administration:

Patricia Dunn

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ROBERT LEHRMAN	DIRECTOR-PRESIDENT	1	—
SAMUEL LEHRMAN	DIRECTOR-TREASURER	1	—
MARC DUBICK	DIRECTOR-VICE-PRESIDENT	1	—
ELIZABETH BERRY	DIRECTOR-SECRETARY	1	—

Contact Information

Address: 7110 Lory Lane, Lanham, MD 20706-1114
Phone: (202) 686-8800
Website: www.lehrmanfoundation.org
EIN: 52-6035666

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jacob & Charlotte Lehrman Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from Jacob & Charlotte Lehrman Foundation?

The foundation makes grants across multiple program areas with the following characteristics: **Grant Size & Activity:** • Grant range: $2,500 to $825,000 • Median grant amount: $10,000–$11,250 • Recent grant activity: 29–37 grants awarded in recent years • Annual giving: Approximately $1.35 million (2023) **Application Process:** The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and operates on an invite-only basis. **Recent Grant Recipients:** • Jewish Federation of Greater Washington: …

Where does Jacob & Charlotte Lehrman Foundation make grants?

The foundation focuses its grantmaking in: • Washington, DC • Israel • Nationally and internationally

How much is Jacob & Charlotte Lehrman Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Jacob & Charlotte Lehrman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $681K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Jacob & Charlotte Lehrman Foundation's EIN?

Jacob & Charlotte Lehrman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6035666. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.