Lennar Foundation
The Lennar Foundation is a corporate foundation established in 1989 as the charitable arm of Lennar Corporation, one of the nation's leading homebuilders. Based in Miami, Florida, the foundation was created to ensure the company's giving spirit had a permanent place in its blueprint. The foundation receives a contribution of $1,000 per home delivered by Lennar, which funds its grant programs and initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$172.6M
+38.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$37.7M
+19.8% YoY
Grant Count
174
+163.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$217K
-54.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports organizations involved with:
- Education
- Homeless rehabilitation
- Elder care
- Medical research
- At-risk children
- Assistance for people who are less fortunate
- Veterans transitioning to civilian life
- Job training for formerly incarcerated individuals
- Programs serving at-risk children
The foundation's philosophy centers on the belief that transformative experiences and support are more than just a nice thing—they focus on granting recovery and improving quality of life for vulnerable populations.
Grantmaking
The foundation operates "Focused Acts of Caring" and other grant programs. Each December, Lennar divisions hold Focused Acts of Caring kickoffs where employees dedicate time and energy to help nonprofit partners achieve their goals.
Grant Range
$100,000 - $750,000+
Average Grant
amount: approximately $476,000
Review Cycle
- Applicants must complete an online application on the foundation website
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation prioritizes communities where Lennar employees live and work, with special emphasis on Miami, Florida. The foundation operates in 30 states and 75 markets nationwide. Historical data shows that 62% of grants stay in Florida, with four other states receiving a large number of grants: California, Texas, New York, and Nevada.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending November 2024:
- Total Revenue: $78,320,028
- Total Expenses: $39,090,167
- Net Income: $39,229,861
- Total Assets: $172,570,941
- Total Liabilities: $19,700
As of Fiscal Year Ending November 2023:
- Total Revenue: $68,708,768
- Total Expenses: $32,897,229
- Total Assets: $124,251,796
- Annual Giving: $31,454,190
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Contributions: 93.3% of total revenue
- Other sources: 6.2%, 0.3%, and 0.3%
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $172,590,665 | $124,251,796 | $87,823,491 |
| Revenue | $78,320,028 | $68,708,768 | $40,068,818 |
| Expenses | $39,090,167 | $32,897,229 | $26,805,708 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $38,394,913 | $32,144,903 | $25,619,589 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,538,802 | $2,237,009 | $5,397,277 |
| Distributable Amount | $8,726,138 | $6,230,265 | $4,637,940 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Founder: Leonard Miller
- Director: Allan Pekor
- Director: Marshall Ames
- President: Marshall Ames
- Director: Shelley Rubin
- Director: Stuart A Miller
- Director: Waynewright Malcolm
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STUART A MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WAYNEWRIGHT MALCOLM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARSHALL AMES | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 39 | $647,960 |
| ALLAN PEKOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SHELLEY RUBIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In 2024, the Lennar Foundation dedicated more than $80 million to helping individuals, families, and neighborhoods thrive. The foundation was honored with the 2025 Hearthstone BUILDER Humanitarian Award, the largest philanthropic award in the home building industry, in recognition of its longstanding commitment to strengthening communities.
LENNAR FOUNDATION HONORED WITH 26TH ANNUAL HEARTHSTONE BUILDER HUMANITARIANThe foundation maintains a partnership with the Miami Dolphins Challenge Cancer (DCC), which hosts 5K runs, cycling races, and other events with 100% of participant-raised funds directed toward cancer research at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Contact Information
Lennar Foundation Inc.
- Address: 700 New 107th Ave, Suite 400, Miami, FL 33172
- Phone: 305-229-6400
- Website: www.lennar.com/about/community
- EIN: 65-0171539
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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