Judy and Mark Lerner Family Foundation

ROCKVILLE, MD EIN: 52-2256895

Judy and Mark Lerner Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ROCKVILLE, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $108K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 12 grants totaling $48K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$108K

+36.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$48K

-52.6% YoY

Grant Count

-52.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$4K

-1.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Judy and Mark Lerner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Judy and Mark Lerner Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

District of Columbia $104K (38%)

Maryland $72K (26%)

New York $47K (17%)

Virginia $17K (6%)

North Carolina $13K (5%)

Ohio $7K (3%)

Florida $7K (2%)

Georgia $3K (1%)

+5 more states

States

California Colorado Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Georgia Massachusetts Maryland North Carolina New York Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia

Cities

AgawamAmericusArlingtonBethesdaBoca RatonCaryClarksburgDublinFairlawnGaithersburgJacksonvilleKensingtonLos AngelesMiamiNew YorkNorth BethesdaPittsburghPotomacRockvilleSilver Spring

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$108,020	$79,183	$105,570
Revenue	$78,782	$76,094	$74,519
Expenses	$49,945	$102,481	$66,274
Qualifying Distributions	$49,945	$102,481	$66,274
Net Investment Income	—	—	—
Distributable Amount	$4,610	$4,377	$5,076

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

82 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Reading Is Fundamental ($20,000), Future for Ukraine Foundation ($10,000), Capital Jewish Museum ($6,800).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM NEW YORK, NY	CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT ISRAEL'S NATIONAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE, BLOOD SERVICES, AND DISASTER RELIEF SYSTEM	$3,600
BREAD FOR THE CITY WASHINGTON, DC	PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING AND MEDICAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME DC RESIDENTS	$250
CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK WASHINGTON, DC	CONTRIBUTION TO CREATE ACCESS TO GOOD HEALTH FOOD IN THE COMMUNITY	$360
CAPITAL JEWISH MUSEUM WASHINGTON, DC	CONTRIBUTION TO THE MUSEUM'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN	$6,800
FUTURE FOR UKRAINE FOUNDATION GAITHERSBURG, MD	CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT FOR DISPLACED CHILDREN, SURVIVORS OF WAR, VETERANS	$10,000
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY - HILLEL WASHINGTON, DC	PROVIDE THE JWISH STUDENTS OF GW THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO LEAD MEANINGFUL, VIBRANT JEWISH LIVES	$500
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AMERICUS, GA	CONTRIBUTIONS TO HELP FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES BUILD AFFORDABLE HOME	$500
NO KID HUNGRY BY SHARE OUR STRENGTH WASHINGTON, DC	INSPIRED PEOPLE, SHARING STRENGHS, SO ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LIVE WITHOUT HUNGER	$500
OLNEY BALLET THEATER GAITHERSBURG, MD	CONTRIBUTION TO HELP WITH FRIENDS CHILD'S TUITION	$1,000
READING IS FUNDAMENTAL WASHINGTON, DC	PROVIDE BOOKS AND READING RESOURCES TO CHILDREN NATIONWIDE	$20,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
MARK D LERNER	PRESIDENT	1	—
JUDY LENKIN LERNER	SECRETARY/TREASURER	2	—
LAUREN SARAH LERNER	VICE PRESIDENT	0.25	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Judy and Mark Lerner Family Foundation?

Judy and Mark Lerner Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ROCKVILLE, MD. It holds $108K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Judy and Mark Lerner Family Foundation?

As of 2024, Judy and Mark Lerner Family Foundation holds $108K in total assets with $79K in annual revenue. It awarded 12 grants totaling $48K in 2024.

Where does Judy and Mark Lerner Family Foundation operate?

Judy and Mark Lerner Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia.

What size grants does Judy and Mark Lerner Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Judy and Mark Lerner Family Foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $48K — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Judy and Mark Lerner Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Judy and Mark Lerner Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Judy and Mark Lerner Family Foundation's EIN?

Judy and Mark Lerner Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2256895. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.