The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation
The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation is a private foundation based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. It gave $126,000 in grants to 10 charitable organizations in filing year 2024; its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected organizations.
The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation gave $126K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $126,000
- +1160.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +900.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,600
- +26.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,670,935
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No further application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 15889, Chevy Chase, MD 20825
Phone: (202) 281-4171
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Morehouse College ($25K). Together the top 10 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 52 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in New York (32% of grant dollars), the District of Columbia (24%), Georgia (20%), Maryland (16%), and Pennsylvania (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation gives
- Giving fell 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 152% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $233K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morehouse College Atlanta, GA | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| The Synergos Institute New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $25,000 |
| The School of International Service at American University Washington, DC | General Charitable Purpose | $20,000 |
| Beth El Synagogue Baltimore, MD | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Just Capital New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Museum of the American Revolution Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| Sibley Hospital Washington, DC | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| UMD Shock Trauma Baltimore, MD | General Charitable Purpose | $10,000 |
| American Council on Germany New York, NY | General Charitable Purpose | $5,000 |
| Cal Ripken Sr Foundation Philadelphia, PA | General Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,670,935 | $101,465 | $140,458 | $126,000 | 10 | $128,757 | $40,396 | $84,590 |
| 2023 | $1,709,928 | $36,379 | $23,681 | $10,000 | 1 | $12,480 | $29,474 | $76,609 |
| 2022 | $1,697,230 | $79,544 | $146,826 | $133,500 | 14 | $135,750 | $21,827 | $78,362 |
| 2021 | $1,764,512 | $23,468 | $285,005 | $233,000 | 17 | $237,350 | $12,686 | $90,163 |
| 2020 | $2,026,049 | $126,929 | $144,205 | $133,500 | 10 | — | $40,589 | $91,591 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation reported a distributable amount of $85K 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
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. The 2024 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes bridging leadership and collective action (The Synergos Institute), supporting Morehouse College’s ideals and interests (Morehouse College National Alumni Association), sharing stories about the American Revolution (Museum of the American Revolution), and strengthening German-American relations (American Council on Germany). These describe the grantees’ missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $126,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants were $25,000 each to Morehouse College in Atlanta and The Synergos Institute in New York. Other grants included $20,000 to the School of International Service at American University and $10,000 each to Beth El Synagogue, Just Capital, the Museum of the American Revolution, Sibley Hospital, and UMD Shock Trauma. The American Council on Germany received $5,000, and the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation received $1,000. Each grant was listed for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Arnold Fleischmann, Alan Fleischmann, and Dafna Tapiero as trustees.
The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan Fleischmann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Arnold Fleischmann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dafna Tapiero
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation
How much does The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation give each year?
The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation gave $126K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,600, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation give grants?
The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation's top state is New York, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (24%) and Georgia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants), Baltimore, MD (2 grants) and Philadelphia, PA (2 grants).
Does The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Morehouse College ($25,000), The Synergos Institute ($25,000) and The School of International Service at American University ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation?
The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $129K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $85K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Lauer Philanthropic Foundation's EIN?
The Lauer Philanthropic Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2036406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lauer Philanthropic 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.
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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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