The Lerer Family Charitable Foundation
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
25
+31.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$25K
+17.9% YoY
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
States
Cities
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.
| 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
No grants recorded for .
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
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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