The Annette M Lerner and Theodore N
The Annette M and Theodore N Lerner Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in 1988 and based in Rockville, Maryland. The foundation supports a wide range of organizations with special emphasis on causes related to Judaism and education.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$224K
-18.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$757K
-31.4% YoY
Grant Count
32
-13.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-20.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Judaism and Jewish causes — including support for Jewish Federation programs and congregational projects
- Education — particularly higher education institutions
- Healthcare and medical research — including cancer centers and palliative care initiatives
- Youth development and baseball — through partnerships with baseball-related youth programs
- Community philanthropy — supporting various charitable initiatives in the Washington metropolitan area
Grantmaking
The foundation primarily funds support for the Kimmel Cancer Center, the Lerner Family Palliative Care Fellowship, Hillel Building Fund Capital Campaign, and the establishment of Lerner Family Endowed Opportunities. Johns Hopkins University is among the foundation's grantees.
Grant Range
$500–$232,100
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on the District of Columbia, Maryland, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Financial Data (2023):
- Total assets: $273,905
- Total revenues: $532,289
- Total expenses: $1,106,255
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $223,593 | $273,905 | $847,871 |
| Revenue | $711,195 | $532,289 | $1,507,432 |
| Expenses | $761,507 | $1,106,255 | $1,268,960 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $758,767 | $1,105,677 | $1,262,729 |
| Net Investment Income | $10,455 | $13,074 | $6,907 |
| Distributable Amount | $18,590 | $25,039 | $31,916 |
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
214 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARLA L TANENBAUM | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 8 | $1,100 |
| MARK D LERNER | V. PRES. & DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DEBRA L COHEN | SEC. & DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ANNETTE M LERNER | TREAS. & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated ongoing commitment to youth development and community impact through its support of Washington Nationals Philanthropies, which operates the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy—a year-round program serving children in underserved areas of Washington, D.C. The foundation's support has contributed to initiatives including meal distribution partnerships during the COVID-19 pandemic and continued investment in youth baseball programming.
Nationals Philanthropies Honors Theodore N. Lerner at Nationals Night4GoodData last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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