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Emanuel & Pauline a Lerner Foundation

Portland, Maine  ·  EIN 208797462  ·  Private foundation

Emanuel & Pauline a Lerner Foundation is a private foundation based in Portland, Maine. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $581K in grants paid and $3.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 31 individual grants from this funder — $2.8M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for education. Below is its full funding profile.

$581K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$3.8M
Total assets
31
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Emanuel & Pauline a Lerner Foundation funds

Emanuel & Pauline a Lerner Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education.

Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Emanuel & Pauline a Lerner Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Trekkers Inc
TREKKERS TRAINING INSTITUTE SEED FUNDING
Thomaston, ME$283K2017
Old-town Orono YMCA
Aspirations Incubator Program
Old Town, ME$208K2022
Maine Seacoast Mission
Funding support for the EdGE Program; Aspirations Incubator Program
Bar Harbor, ME$159K2022
Seeds of Independence
ASPIRATIONS INCUBATOR PROGRAM
Brunswick, ME$130K2017
Kieve-wavus Education
ASPIRATIONS INCUBATOR PROGRAM
Nobleboro, ME$126K2017
Maine Youth Alliance Dba the Game Loft
ASPIRATIONS INCUBATOR PROGRAM
Belfast, ME$126K2017
Chewonki Foundation Inc
Aspirations Incubator Program
Wiscasset, ME$119K2020
Chewonki Foundation Inc
Aspirations Incubator Program
Wiscasset, ME$116K2022
Community Bicycle Center
ASPIRATIONS INCUBATOR PROGRAM
Biddeford, ME$114K2017
University of Maine
Funding support for the Bryant Pond 4-H Camp and Learning Center; Aspirations Incubator Program
Orono, ME$107K2020
University of Maine
Funding support for the Bryant Pond 4-H Camp and Learning Center; Aspirations Incubator Program
Orono, ME$103K2022
Rural Youth Institute
General Operating Support
Portland, ME$100K2024
Maine Youth Alliance
Aspirations Incubator Program
Belfast, ME$97K2022
University of Maine
ASPIRATIONS INCUBATOR PROGRAM FOR BRYANT POND 4-H CAMP AND LEARNING CENTER
Orono, ME$97K2017
Maine Youth Alliance
Aspirations Incubator Program
Belfast, ME$96K2020

Emanuel & Pauline a Lerner Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$1.1M
2020$581K
2022$683K
2023$213K
2024$194K

How to apply for funding from Emanuel & Pauline a Lerner Foundation

Emanuel & Pauline a Lerner Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at ruralfuturesfund.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Emanuel & Pauline a Lerner Foundation

Does Emanuel & Pauline a Lerner Foundation accept grant applications?
Emanuel & Pauline a Lerner Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Emanuel & Pauline a Lerner Foundation fund?
Emanuel & Pauline a Lerner Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Trekkers Inc, Old-town Orono YMCA, Maine Seacoast Mission. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Emanuel & Pauline a Lerner Foundation give in grants?
Emanuel & Pauline a Lerner Foundation reported $581K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.8M over 31 grants.
Where is Emanuel & Pauline a Lerner Foundation located?
Emanuel & Pauline a Lerner Foundation is based in Portland, Maine. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 208797462.
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About this profile. This page is built from Emanuel & Pauline a Lerner Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Emanuel & Pauline a Lerner Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.