Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust
The Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2025, it made 12 grants totaling $848,759 to charitable organizations.
Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust gave $849K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $71K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $848,759
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- Average grant
- $70,730
- Median grant
- $22,710
- Total assets
- $7,907,931
- Primary geography
- California (35% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: One Ppg Place Ste 1500, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: (412) 594-5542
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Midcoast Maine Humane ($250K). Together the top 10 received $836K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 12 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in California (35%), Maine (33%), New York (29%), Maryland (3%), and New Hampshire (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust gives
- In 2025 it paid out 223% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $849K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Midcoast Maine Humane Brunswick, ME | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $250,000 |
| University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $250,000 |
| Lower Eastside Girls Club New York, NY | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $210,000 |
| New York Public Radio New York, NY | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $25,000 |
| US Dream Academy Inc Silver Spring, MD | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $25,000 |
| Close Ties Leadership Program Atlanta, CA | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $22,920 |
| One Archives Foundation West Hollywood, CA | Proivde funds to promote the work of the charity | $22,500 |
| Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund New York, NY | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $10,420 |
| Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens Boothbay, ME | Provide funds to promote the work of the charitiy | $10,000 |
| Central Lincoln Country YMCA Damariscotta, ME | Provide funds to promote the work of the charity | $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 | $7,907,931 | $322,678 | $857,426 | $848,759 | 12 | $857,426 | $322,678 | $384,981 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $385K 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including a public radio station, an LGBTQ+ history and culture organization, botanical gardens, a humane organization, a university, and a girls’ club.
New York Public Radio describes its mission as making the mind more curious, the heart more open, and the spirit more joyful through excellent audio programming rooted in New York. ONE Archives Foundation says it elevates LGBTQ+ histories and embraces emerging stories through collaborative education, arts, and cultural programs. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens says its mission is to inspire meaningful connections among people and nature and promote plant conservation through horticulture, education, and plant science.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust made 12 grants totaling $848,759. Grant amounts ranged from $2,919 to $250,000, with a median grant of $22,710.
The largest grants were $250,000 each to Midcoast Maine Humane and the University of Southern California, and $210,000 to Lower Eastside Girls Club. Other notable grants included $25,000 each to New York Public Radio and US Dream Academy; $22,920 to Close Ties Leadership Program; and $22,500 to ONE Archives Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul D. Lerner as chairman and foundation manager, Julie M. Lerner as trustee, and Ann M. Poole as trustee.
Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust is led by Paul D. Lerner, Chairman & Foundation Manager on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul D. Lerner
Chairman & Foundation Manager
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann M. Poole
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie M. Lerner
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust
How much does Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust give each year?
Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust gave $849K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $22,710, and its average grant was $70,730, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust give grants?
Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust's top state is California, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maine (33%) and New York (29%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants) and Damariscotta, ME (2 grants).
Does Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Provide Funds to Promote the Work of the Charity" (10 grants).
Who are Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include Midcoast Maine Humane ($250,000), University of Southern California ($250,000) and Lower Eastside Girls Club ($210,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust?
Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $857K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $385K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations including a public radio station, an LGBTQ+ history and culture organization, botanical gardens, a humane organization, a university, and a girls’ club. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust's EIN?
Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7333511. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Does Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust 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
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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)
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Grantable. (2026). Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lyn-and-daniel-lerner-charitable-trust-morg_f94e6478f803493cb59c8f8a8ee258cb
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