LNS&ARS Foundation
LNS&ARS Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations working in areas including education, human services, reproductive rights, gun violence prevention, arts and culture, and environmental conservation.
LNS&ARS Foundation at a glance
In short: LNS&ARS Foundation gave $443K across 37 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state New York. 28% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $443,250
- +60.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 37
- +32.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,980
- +21.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $10,998,575
- +7.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 28% first-time grantees (10 of 36, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (44% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to LNS&ARS Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 50376, Saint Louis, MO 63105-5376
Phone: (314) 727-6400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who LNS&ARS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence ($40K). Together the top 10 received $280K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 89 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in New York (44%) and Massachusetts (32%), followed by Washington, DC (9%), Virginia (7%), and Florida (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
Is LNS&ARS Foundation open to new grantees?
28%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 36 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2023–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $189K (2023) to $443K (2025). In 2025 it made 37 grants totaling $443K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence Washington, DC | Annual Grant | $40,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center Vineyard Haven, MA | Summer Institute & Annual Appeal | $38,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Museum Vineyard Haven, MA | Membership Circle, Annual Fund, Educational Discovery, Tribute | $32,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Annual Grant | $30,000 |
| Safe Horizon New York, NY | Annual Grant | $30,000 |
| Martha's Vineyard Playhouse Vineyard Haven, MA | Support mortgage payments for the 1720 house for actors | $25,000 |
| Abraham Joshua Heschal School New York, NY | Annual Grant | $25,000 |
| Center for Reproductive Rights New York, NY | Annual Grant | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of NYC New York, NY | Annual Grant | $20,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy New York, NY | Annual Grant | $20,000 |
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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 | $10,998,575 | $1,223,172 | $492,153 | $443,250 | 37 | $445,650 | $1,168,409 | $507,741 |
| 2024 | $10,216,146 | $732,036 | $320,436 | $275,500 | 28 | $277,900 | $692,371 | $477,690 |
| 2023 | $9,130,192 | $452,541 | $222,028 | $189,000 | 24 | $190,800 | $421,087 | $406,949 |
| 2022 | $7,727,288 | $60,504 | $1,148 | — | — | — | $59,171 | $26,807 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LNS&ARS Foundation reported a distributable amount of $508K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s grants include support for organizations whose own missions span several fields. For example, Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence describes its work as addressing gun violence; Safe Horizon says it supports victims of crime and abuse and promotes justice; and Planned Parenthood Federation of America describes work involving reproductive and complementary health care. Martha’s Vineyard Museum says it helps people connect with the island and its heritage, while Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse describes itself as a nonprofit theater serving its island community. Other supported organizations include schools, a land-conservation organization, and a children’s camp.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 37 grants totaling $443,250 in 2025, compared with 28 grants totaling $275,500 in 2024 and 24 grants totaling $189,000 in 2023. In 2025, grants ranged from $500 to $40,000, with a median of $10,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $40,000 to Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, $38,000 to Martha’s Vineyard Hebrew Center, $32,000 to Martha’s Vineyard Museum, and $30,000 each to Nature Conservancy and Safe Horizon. Other listed grants included $25,000 to Martha’s Vineyard Playhouse, $25,000 to Abraham Joshua Heschel School, and $20,000 each to Center for Reproductive Rights, Planned Parenthood of NYC, and Central Park Conservancy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Linda Schapiro as president, Abigail Solomon as vice president, and Andrew Newman as secretary and treasurer.
LNS&ARS Foundation is led by Linda Schapiro, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda Schapiro
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abigail Solomon
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Newman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about LNS&ARS Foundation
How much does LNS&ARS Foundation give each year?
LNS&ARS Foundation gave $443K across 37 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $276K across 28 grants.
What is LNS&ARS Foundation's typical grant size?
LNS&ARS Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,980, across 37 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from LNS&ARS Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does LNS&ARS Foundation give grants?
LNS&ARS Foundation's top state is New York, with 44% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (32%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (16 grants), Vineyard Haven, MA (6 grants), Chilmark, MA (3 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does LNS&ARS Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of LNS&ARS Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Annual Grant" (33 grants).
Who are LNS&ARS Foundation's largest grantees?
LNS&ARS Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence ($40,000), Martha's Vineyard Hebrew Center ($38,000) and Martha's Vineyard Museum ($32,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is LNS&ARS Foundation?
LNS&ARS Foundation reported $11.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $446K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $508K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does LNS&ARS Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s grants include support for organizations whose own missions span several fields. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from LNS&ARS Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is LNS&ARS Foundation's EIN?
LNS&ARS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1167994. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does LNS&ARS Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). LNS&ARS Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lnsandars-foundation-morg_d174c24d578d4c659792181fad20bb15
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