The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N
The Annette M. and Theodore N. Lerner Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Rockville, Maryland. It supports a wide range of organizations, with special emphasis on causes related to Judaism and education.
The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N at a glance
In short: The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N gave $757K across 32 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in Maryland. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $756,928
- -31.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 32
- -13.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,654
- -20.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $223,593
- -18.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (10 of 32, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N
- 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: 2000 Tower Oaks Blvd Eighth Floor, Rockville, MD 20852-4208
Phone: (301) 284-6000
Website: https://lerner.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Jewish Federation of Greater Washington ($200K). Together the top 10 received $590K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
220 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 189 grants of 220 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 64% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland, 28% to recipients in the District of Columbia, 5% to New York, and 1% each to Virginia and Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 32 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 32 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 56% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $757K (2024) to $2.2M (2020). In 2024 it made 32 grants totaling $757K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of Greater Washington North Bethesda, MD | Support Jewish Federation Programs | $200,000 |
| Ohr Kodesh Congregation Chevy Chase, MD | Contribution to the Av Replacement Project | $166,028 |
| Bender JCC of Greater Washington Rockville, MD | Support various events for jewish community - camp jcc and special needs programs | $60,000 |
| Sixth & I Synagogue Inc Washington, DC | Board Gift and General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School Washington, DC | Support the School Programs | $25,000 |
| A Wider Circle Inc Kensington, MD | General operating support - help individuals & families to rise out of poverty | $20,000 |
| Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America New York, NY | Support the mission to cure crohn's disease and support the golf fore guts event | $20,000 |
| The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Washington, DC | Support Museum Programs | $19,000 |
| DC Volunteer Lawyers Project Washington, DC | Provide legal service to domestic violence victims & at-risk children in dc area | $15,000 |
| Edlavitch Jewish Community Center of Washington DC Washington, DC | 2024 spring gala & general support the jewish community's programs and events | $14,900 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $223,593 | $711,195 | $761,507 | $756,928 | 32 | $758,767 | $10,455 | $18,590 |
| 2023 | $273,905 | $532,289 | $1,106,255 | $1,102,680 | 37 | $1,105,677 | $13,074 | $25,039 |
| 2022 | $847,871 | $1,507,432 | $1,268,960 | $1,262,204 | 53 | $1,262,729 | $6,907 | $31,916 |
| 2021 | $609,399 | $1,509,549 | $1,700,876 | $1,692,046 | 53 | $1,699,628 | $4,305 | $37,104 |
| 2020 | $800,726 | $1,616,410 | $2,191,792 | $2,190,567 | 45 | — | $15,798 | $135,992 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N reported a distributable amount of $19K for 2024 — 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 website describes its support as spanning a wide range of organizations, with special emphasis on Judaism and education. Its 2024 grants show support for congregations, Jewish community organizations, schools and universities, cultural organizations, and organizations addressing health and social needs.
Among its grantees, the Bender JCC of an individual recipient describes its mission as welcoming people of diverse backgrounds and abilities to participate in programming inspired by Jewish heritage. Sixth & I Synagogue says it offers cultural, social, and religious programs for Washington’s unaffiliated Jewish community. A Wider Circle describes its mission as advancing equity in the an individual recipient region through neighbor-to-neighbor exchange and advocacy addressing poverty. Imagination Stage says it uses performing arts education and professional theatre to help young people discover their voice and identity.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 32 grants totaling $756,928. Grants ranged from $500 to $200,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
The largest 2024 grant was $200,000 to the Jewish Federation of an individual recipient for support of its programs. Other large grants included $166,028 to Ohr Kodesh Congregation for an audiovisual replacement project, $60,000 to Bender JCC of an individual recipient for events including Camp JCC and special-needs programs, and $50,000 to Sixth & I Synagogue for a board gift and general operating support. The foundation also gave $25,000 to Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School for school programs and $20,000 to A Wider Circle for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following officers and directors:
- Marla L. Tanenbaum — President and Director
- Mark D. Lerner — Vice President and Director
- Debra L. Cohen — Secretary and Director
- Annette M. Lerner — Treasurer and Director
The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N is led by Marla L. Tanenbaum, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marla L. Tanenbaum
President & Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$6K (2022) → $1K (2024)
Mark D. Lerner
V. President & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annette M. Lerner
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra L. Cohen
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Theodore N. Lerner (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $1K, to Marla L Tanenbaum (President & Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N
How much does The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N give each year?
The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N gave $757K across 32 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 37 grants.
What is The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N's typical grant size?
The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $23,654, across 32 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N give grants?
The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N gives mostly in Maryland: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (14 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Chevy Chase, MD (2 grants) and Rockville, MD (2 grants).
Does The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N give general operating support?
Yes: 22% of The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 32) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N's largest grantees?
The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N's largest 2024 grantees include Jewish Federation of Greater Washington ($200,000), Ohr Kodesh Congregation ($166,028) and Bender JCC of Greater Washington ($60,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N?
The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N reported $224K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $759K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N fund?
The foundation’s website describes its support as spanning a wide range of organizations, with special emphasis on Judaism and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N?
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 The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N's EIN?
The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1528436. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N 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
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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