LNS&JNS Foundation
LNS&JNS Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. In its 2025 filing, it reported giving $411,500 through 18 grants to charitable organizations.
LNS&JNS Foundation at a glance
In short: LNS&JNS Foundation gave $412K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in New York. 22% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $411,500
- +40.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,861
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $10,990,016
- +8.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 22% first-time grantees (4 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to LNS&JNS Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- 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&JNS Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Teachers College - Columbia University ($100K). Together the top 10 received $375K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 47 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (58%), Washington, DC (13%), Missouri (13%), Virginia (6%), and Pennsylvania (5%). These figures describe the locations of grant recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is LNS&JNS Foundation open to new grantees?
22%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 18 grantees (22%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 82% 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 $204K (2023) to $412K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $412K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers College - Columbia University New York, NY | Annual Grant | $100,000 |
| Abraham Joshua Heschel School New York, NY | Honorarium | $60,000 |
| Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence Washington, DC | Annual Grant | $55,000 |
| Washington University St. Louis, MO | Annual Grant | $50,000 |
| Japan Society New York, NY | Annual Grant | $25,000 |
| Nature Conservancy Arlington, VA | Annual Grant | $25,000 |
| Bryn Mawr College Bryn Mawr, PA | Annual Fund | $20,000 |
| Dalton School New York, NY | $5K Annual Fund, $10K Ellen Stein Faculty Fund | $15,000 |
| Nightingale-Bamford School New York, NY | Annual Fund | $15,000 |
| San Diego University School of Law San Diego, CA | Annual Fund | $10,000 |
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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 | $10,990,016 | $1,181,409 | $460,222 | $411,500 | 18 | $413,900 | $1,134,324 | $507,524 |
| 2024 | $10,179,009 | $756,446 | $337,532 | $292,500 | 14 | $294,900 | $716,733 | $476,537 |
| 2023 | $9,113,634 | $455,999 | $237,029 | $204,000 | 15 | $205,800 | $424,544 | $406,834 |
| 2022 | $7,727,288 | $60,504 | $1,148 | — | — | — | $59,171 | $26,807 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LNS&JNS 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 for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions, a gun-violence-prevention organization, and a cultural organization. Teachers College, Columbia University describes its mission as empowering learners and leaders through work across education, psychology, and health. The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence says it works to free America from gun violence. Japan Society describes itself as connecting Japanese arts, culture, business, and society with audiences in New York and around the world.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $411,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $12,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 to Teachers College–Columbia University, $60,000 to Abraham Joshua Heschel School, $55,000 to Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, $50,000 to Washington University, and $25,000 each to Japan Society and the Nature Conservancy.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Linda N Schapiro as president, Joshua N Solomon as vice president, and Andrew E Newman as secretary and treasurer.
LNS&JNS Foundation is led by Linda N. Schapiro, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda N. Schapiro
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew E. Newman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joshua N. Solomon
Vice President
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&JNS Foundation
How much does LNS&JNS Foundation give each year?
LNS&JNS Foundation gave $412K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $293K across 14 grants.
What is LNS&JNS Foundation's typical grant size?
LNS&JNS Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $22,861, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from LNS&JNS Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does LNS&JNS Foundation give grants?
LNS&JNS Foundation gives mostly in New York: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (13%) and Missouri (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (9 grants) and St. Louis, MO (2 grants).
Does LNS&JNS Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of LNS&JNS Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Annual Grant" (10 grants).
Who are LNS&JNS Foundation's largest grantees?
LNS&JNS Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Teachers College - Columbia University ($100,000), Abraham Joshua Heschel School ($60,000) and Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence ($55,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is LNS&JNS Foundation?
LNS&JNS Foundation reported $11.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $414K 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&JNS Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions, a gun-violence-prevention organization, and a cultural organization. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from LNS&JNS Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is LNS&JNS Foundation's EIN?
LNS&JNS Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-1183398. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does LNS&JNS Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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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Grantable. (2026). LNS&JNS Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lnsandjns-foundation-morg_2da80a6045cf477589b7d0908a50a110
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