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The Simha and Sara Lainer Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in California, Massachusetts, and Maryland. The foundation operates on a relationship-based model, providing grants exclusively by invitation and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BJE: BUREAU OF JEWISH EDUCATION OF GREATER LOS ANGELES INC
$2.2M
17%
JEWISH FEDERATION COUNCIL OF GREATER LA
$1.9M
15%
LA FAMILY HOUSING CORPORATION
$1.3M
9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to SIMHA AND SARA LAINER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. SIMHA AND SARA LAINER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does SIMHA AND SARA LAINER FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
SIMHA AND SARA LAINER FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Massachusetts, and Maryland. 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 SIMHA AND SARA LAINER FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from SIMHA AND SARA LAINER FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does SIMHA AND SARA LAINER FAMILY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, SIMHA AND SARA LAINER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did SIMHA AND SARA LAINER FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, SIMHA AND SARA LAINER FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include BJE: BUREAU OF JEWISH EDUCATION OF GREATER LOS ANGELES INC, JEWISH FEDERATION COUNCIL OF GREATER LA, and LA FAMILY HOUSING CORPORATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to SIMHA AND SARA LAINER FAMILY FOUNDATION?
SIMHA AND SARA LAINER FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.