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Carl Lesnor Family Foundation is a private corporation based in MELVILLE, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Dana Martl. It holds total assets of $5M. Annual income is reported at $5.3M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2014 to $5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including New York, Massachusetts, Vermont. According to available records, Carl Lesnor Family Foundation has made 36 grants totaling $951K, with a median grant of $27K. Annual giving has grown from $200K in 2020 to $321K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $60K, with an average award of $26K. The foundation has supported 13 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$30K
Average Grant
$29K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 7 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Carl Lesnor Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 36 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, IL.
Carl Lesnor Family Foundation has distributed a total of $951K across 36 grants. The median grant size is $27K, with an average of $26K. Individual grants have ranged from $4K to $60K.
Carl Lesnor Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Carl Lesnor Family Foundation is headquartered in MELVILLE, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dana H Marti | DIR./ PRES./ TREAS. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James Hullett | DIR./ SECR. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kenneth Estey | DIR./ VICE PRES. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$5M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
36
Total Giving
$951K
Average Grant
$26K
Median Grant
$27K
Unique Recipients
13
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archipelago BooksPROMOTION OF CROSS-CULTURAL EXCHANGE THROUGH INTERNATIONAL LITERATURE | Brooklyn, NY | $60K | 2023 |
| Tides Center Palestine LegalTO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPOMENT OF LEGAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM | Chicago, IL | $52K | 2023 |
| Peace Action Fund Of New York State IncCIVIL RIGHTS, EDUCATION, INTERNATIONAL | New York, NY | $43K | 2023 |
| Worcester Art MuseumARTS, CULTURE, AND HUMANITIES | Worcester, MA | $42K | 2023 |
| The New (New) Masses FoundationTO SUPPORT THE WRITERS AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE MAGAZINE | New York City, NY | $40K | 2023 |
| Grid BooksTO SUPPORT OPERATIONS WITH THE GOAL OF EXPANDING BOOK PUBLISHING | Beacon, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| Restorative Community Justice Of Southern VermontTO AID IN THE TRAINING OF COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS AND ACCESS TRAINED PRACTIONERS | Townshend, VT | $21K | 2023 |
| Global Medical Knowledge Alliance IncPROVIDE CANCER AND TRAUMA EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SUPPLIES. | Wellesley, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn Book BodegaPROVIDE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH ACCESS TO BOOKS, AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD THEIR OWN LIBRARY AT HOME, AND LITERACY-BASED COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING. | Brooklyn, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| Mount Tamalpais CollegeTO PROVIDE IN SUPPORT OF THE EDUCATION PROGRAM | San Quentin, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Freedom ReadsPROVIDE PRISONS WITH ACCESS TO BOOKS | Hamden, CT | $5K | 2023 |
| Marlboro School Of Music IncTO SUPPORT THE MUSICAL PROGRAM | Philadelphia, PA | $4K | 2023 |
| Boston Artists EnsembleARTS, CULTURE, AND HUMANITIES | Newton, MA | $13K | 2022 |