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
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lennar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include City of Hope ($5,075,000), Break-n the Cycle Nonprofit Corp ($1,250,000), Building Talent Foundation ($1,200,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ABUSE COUNSELING AND TREATMENT INC FORT MYERS, FL | ACTS MISSION IS TO PROTECT, SUPPORT, EDUCATE AND EMPOWER VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN, SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN LEE, HENDRY, AND GLADES COUNTIES. ACTS EXTERNAL VISION IS TO DEVELOP A COMMUNITY WHERE ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE SAFE, RESPECTED AND VALUED; WHERE ANY FORM OF VIOLENCE IS UNACCEPTABLE AND FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY HAVE ACCESS TO RESOURCES THAT TEACH AND SUPPORT A FEAR-FREE ENVIRONMENT. | $80,000 |
| AFP FT LAUDERDALE BROWARD CHAPTER INC COCONUT CREEK, FL | TO ELEVATE THE FUNDRAISING PROFESSION, PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, AND PROMOTE ETHICAL AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES IN PHILANTHROPY. | $1,500 |
| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY ATLANTA, GA | TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, RESEARCH, AND PATIENT SUPPORT, ENSURING EVERYONE HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO PREVENT, DETECT, TREAT, AND SURVIVE CANCER. | $2,500 |
| AMERICAN JEWISH COMMITTEE MIAMI, FL | AJC'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE AND ISRAEL, AND TO ADVANCE HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRATIC VALUES IN THE UNITED STATES AND AROUND THE WORLD. | $10,000 |
| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION INC HOLLYWOOD, FL | THE SIX CARDIOLOGISTS WHO FOUNDED THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION IN 1924 WOULD BE AMAZED. FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS, THE AHA HAS GROWN INTO THE NATIONS OLDEST AND LARGEST VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO FIGHTING HEART DISEASE AND STROKE. OUR MISSION TO BE A RELENTLESS FORCE FOR A WORLD OF LONGER, HEALTHIER LIVES. | $10,000 |
| AMIKIDS INC DBA AMIKIDS TAMPA TAMPA, FL | SINCE 1971, AMIKIDS TAMPA HAS BEEN DEDICATED TO HELPING KIDS DISCOVER THE POTENTIAL WITHIN THEM, TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES AND STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY. LOCATED IN TAMPA, FLORIDA, AMIKIDS TAMPA EMPOWERS OUR KIDS THROUGH CARE AND GUIDANCE TO REACH THAT POTENTIAL AND, AS A RESULT, BREAK THE CYCLE OF FAILURE AND POVERTY. EVEN KIDS WITH A TROUBLED PAST HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO ACHIEVE A BRIGHT FUTURE, AND AMIKIDS TAMPA WORKS EVERY DAY TO SEPARATE THEIR TROUBLED PAST FROM A BRIGHT FUTURE. | $781,126 |
| ANGELMAN SYNDROME FOUNDATION INC AURORA, IL | TO ADVANCE THE AWARENESS AND TREATMENT OF ANGELMAN SYNDROME THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. | $20,000 |
| ATLANTA COMMUNITY FOOD BANK INC ATLANTA, GA | TO FIGHT HUNGER BY ENGAGING, EDUCATING, AND EMPOWERING THE COMMUNITY. | $50,000 |
| AUTISM CARES FOUNDATION SOUTHAMPTON, PA | TO PROVIDE LIFE-ENRICHING EXPERIENCES AND RESOURCES TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES LIVING WITH DISABILITIES IN A SAFE AND RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT. | $12,500 |
| AUTISM STRONG FOUNDATION CHARLOTTE, NC | FOUNDED ON FAITH AND LED BY INCLUSION AND INTEGRITY, OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE STRONGEST SUPPORT, COMMUNITY, AND HOPE FOR THOSE TOUCHED BY AUTISM. ALL FUNDS RAISED BY AUTISM STRONG ARE MINDFULLY DONATED TO OUR COMMUNITY IN THE WAY THAT WILL MAKE THE GREATEST IMPACT; CONNECTING FAMILIES AND CHILDREN TO THE RESOURCES THEY DESPERATELY NEED. BY ESTABLISHING LONG-LASTING PARTNERSHIPS WITH BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS, WE CAN IMPACT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY WITH SUPPORT THROUGH OUR SIGNATURE THERAPY GRANT: LANDONS HOPE SCHOLARSHIP AS WELL AS FINANCIAL AID FOR EMERGENCIES, SUMMER CAMPS, THE HOLIDAYS AND PROUDLY PROVIDE ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO RECEIVE NECESSARY RESOURCES AND UNIQUE EXPERIENCES. | $105,000 |
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Lennar Foundation fund?
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…
How do I apply for a grant from Lennar Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • Made 66 grants in 2023 • Average grant amount: approximately $476,000 • Grant range: $100,000 - $750,000+ **Application Process:** • Rolling basis with no set deadlines • Applicants must complete an online application on the foundation website **Grant Programs:** 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 a…
Where does Lennar Foundation make 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.
What size grants does Lennar Foundation award?
In 2024, Lennar Foundation awarded 174 grants totaling $37.7M — an average of about $217K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Lennar Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lennar Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8.7M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lennar Foundation's EIN?
Lennar Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0171539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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