Private foundation · EIN 38-7333511 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust

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: 12 grants paid, $849K total, median $23K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$849K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in PA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Midcoast Maine HumaneBrunswick, MEProvide funds to promote the work of the charity$250K
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CAProvide funds to promote the work of the charity$250K
Lower Eastside Girls ClubNew York, NYProvide funds to promote the work of the charity$210K
New York Public RadioNew York, NYProvide funds to promote the work of the charity$25K
US Dream Academy IncSilver Spring, MDProvide funds to promote the work of the charity$25K
Close Ties Leadership ProgramAtlanta, CAProvide funds to promote the work of the charity$23K
One Archives FoundationWest Hollywood, CAProivde funds to promote the work of the charity$23K
Lambda Legal Defense and Education FundNew York, NYProvide funds to promote the work of the charity$10K
Coastal Maine Botanical GardensBoothbay, MEProvide funds to promote the work of the charitiy$10K
Central Lincoln Country YMCADamariscotta, MEProvide funds to promote the work of the charity$10K
Lincoln TheaterDamariscotta, MEProvide funds to promote the work of the charity$10K
On BelayNewmarket, NHProvide funds to promote the work of the charity$2,919

By state: California 3 · Maine 4 · New York 3 · Maryland 1 · New Hampshire 1

About this foundation

Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust is a private grantmaking foundation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2025. 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 Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust 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 Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $849K across 12 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Lyn and Daniel Lerner Charitable Trust give?

California (3 grants), Maine (4 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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