Private foundation · EIN 52-1861333 · Washington, District of Columbia

Lenzner 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: 2 grants paid, $302K total, median $151K. 50% of grants stayed in District of Columbia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$302K
Median grant
$151K
Stays in DC
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.2M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 1 of 2 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Sandy Springs Friend SchoolSandy Spring, MDCharitable. noncash contribution of 485 shares vanguard specialized funds dividend appreciation etf. contribution date 07/09/2025. historic…$100K

By state: District of Columbia 1 · Maryland 1

About this foundation

Lenzner Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia, administered in care of Mrs Margaret Lenzner, tax-exempt since 1994. 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 Lenzner 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 Lenzner Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $302K across 2 grants, a median of $151K.

Where does Lenzner Family Foundation give?

District of Columbia (1 grants), Maryland (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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