Private foundation · EIN 26-0576516 · Van Nuys, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Alice and Nahum Lainer Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $800K total, median $800K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$800K
Median grant
$800K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$13M

Grants paid in 2025

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Milken Community SchoolLos Angeles, CACharitable contribution$800K

About this foundation

Alice and Nahum Lainer Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Van Nuys, California, administered in care of Nahum Lainer, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Alice and Nahum Lainer Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Alice and Nahum Lainer Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $800K across 1 grants, a median of $800K.

Where does Alice and Nahum Lainer Family Foundation give?

California (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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