AI Summary
The Karen Lerner Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. With a total of $88.5K awarded to seven grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
EMOTIONS MATTER INC
Garden City, NY
$165K
40%
THE NVLD PROJECT INC
New York, NY
$50K
12%
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Columbus, OH
$50K
12%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KAREN LERNER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. KAREN LERNER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KAREN LERNER FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
KAREN LERNER FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are KAREN LERNER FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KAREN LERNER FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KAREN LERNER FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, KAREN LERNER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $89 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KAREN LERNER FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, KAREN LERNER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include EMOTIONS MATTER INC, THE NVLD PROJECT INC, and THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KAREN LERNER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
KAREN LERNER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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