The Lerner Family Foundation Inc
The Lerner Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $36K. Net investment income was $2.
The Lerner Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Lerner Family Foundation Inc gave $36K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $36K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $36,180
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $36,180
- Median grant
- $36,180
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who The Lerner Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Chabad of the Shore ($36K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $36K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chabad of the Shore Long Branch, NJ | General Fund | $36,180 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $31,073 | $38,801 | $36,180 | 1 | $2 | $949 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lerner Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $949 for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lerner Family Foundation Inc is led by Ellyn Lerner, President on the 2020 filing; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Ellyn Lerner
President
New on the 2020 filing
5 hrs/week
$2K (2020)
Alan Lerner
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Erica Lerner
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Melissa Lerner
Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $2K, to Ellyn Lerner (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Lerner Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Lerner Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Lerner Family Foundation Inc gave $36K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lerner Family Foundation Inc operate?
The Lerner Family Foundation Inc has awarded grants in New Jersey.
How much is The Lerner Family Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, The Lerner Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $949 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Lerner Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Lerner Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-1793972. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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