The Lerer Family Charitable Foundation

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 31-1753295

The Lerer Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY, established in 2001. Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on charitable giving and investment-based philanthropy.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$9.0M

-6.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$637K

+55.1% YoY

Grant Count

+31.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$25K

+17.9% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lerer Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $544K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary program area centers on investment gain. Its grantmaking focuses on Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with particular emphasis on initiatives in New York, California, and the District of Columbia.

Grantmaking

The foundation made 16 grants in its most recent fiscal year (2024). Recent grantees include:

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds charitable organizations in New York, California, and the District of Columbia.

Grant Distribution by State

New York $1.0M (60%)

California $242K (15%)

Florida $140K (8%)

Minnesota $140K (8%)

Connecticut $45K (3%)

Texas $25K (2%)

Pennsylvania $23K (1%)

Illinois $20K (1%)

+3 more states

States

California Connecticut District of Columbia Florida Illinois Maine Minnesota New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Texas

Cities

AuburnBrooklynFairfieldFairviewJacksonvilleLaguna HillsLong Island CityMt KiscoNew CanaanNew YorkNorthbrookOak BrookOceansidePennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPort ChesterPortchesterRidgefieldRochesterSan Antonio

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2024:

Total Assets: $9,031,781
Total Revenues: $88,086
Total Expenses: $733,050
Investment Income and Dividends: $150,743
Total Liabilities: $0

The foundation has maintained consistent assets over recent years, with total assets of $9.68 million reported in 2023.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$9,031,781	$9,676,745	$10,294,249
Revenue	$88,086	$-41,446	$9,214,607
Expenses	$733,050	$576,220	$360,842
Qualifying Distributions	$636,700	$410,500	$294,500
Net Investment Income	$129,067	$122,040	$4,492,837
Distributable Amount	$543,600	$514,176	$430,966

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

87 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mayo Clinic ($140,000), New York-presbyterian Fund Inc ($100,000), The Ben and Emily Lerer Charitable Gift Fund ($64,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
THE BEN AND EMILY LERER CHARITABLE GIFT FUND SAN FRANCISCO, CA	CHARITABLE	$64,000
MAYO CLINIC ROCHESTER, MN	CHARITABLE	$140,000
NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN FUND INC NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$100,000
RAISEDBY US INC NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$25,000
GIFFORDS LAW CENTER TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE SAN FRANCISCO, CA	CHARITABLE	$25,000
ASSOCIATION TO BENEFIT CHILDREN NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$25,000
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA PENNSYLVANIA, PA	CHARITABLE	$10,000
NORTHERN WESTCHESTER HOSPITAL CENTER FOUNDATION INC WESTBURY, NY	CHARITABLE	$10,000
THE YOUNG MEN'S AND YOUNG WOMEN'S HEBREW ASSOCIATION NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$10,000
FRIENDS OF THE ISRAEL DEFENSE FORCES NEW YORK, NY	CHARITABLE	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Marissa Lerer is identified as a trustee associated with the foundation's philanthropic activities.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
KENNETH BLERER	PRESIDENT	—	—
KATHERINE R SAILER	VICE-PRESIDENT	—	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Lerer Family Charitable Foundation fund?

How do I apply for a grant from The Lerer Family Charitable Foundation?

The foundation made 16 grants in its most recent fiscal year (2024). Recent grantees include: • Mayo Clinic ($140,000) • New York-Presbyterian Fund ($100,000) • Giffords Law Center To Prevent Gun Violence ($25,000) • Bank Street College Education Typical grant awards range from $200 to $140,000. Total giving in 2024 was $636,700.

Where does The Lerer Family Charitable Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds charitable organizations in New York, California, and the District of Columbia.

What size grants does The Lerer Family Charitable Foundation award?

In 2024, The Lerer Family Charitable Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $637K — an average of about $25K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is The Lerer Family Charitable Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Lerer Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $544K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is The Lerer Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?

The Lerer Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1753295. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.