George and Claire Lessner Charitable Trust
EIN 866465584Total Given 2022–2023
$360K
20 grants · $180K avg/year
based on 2 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$18K
typical small grants · $18K–$18K
grant size
100%
deep partner · 10/10 multi-year
repeat
$3.9M
Assets (2023)
10
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
The Michael-Ann Russell JCC
Phone
(231) 236-7292
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | N/A | $4.3M | $4.3M | N/A |
| 2022 | $180K | $4.1M | $13K | 10 |
| 2023 | $180K | $3.9M | $114K | 10 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 20 grants on record
Minimum
$18K
25th Pctl
$18K
Median
$18K
Average
$18K
75th Pctl
$18K
Maximum
$18K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
JB
James Benedek
Trustee
BH
Bruce Hornstein
Trustee
JB
James Benedek
Trustee
BH
Bruce Hornstein
Trustee
JB
James Benedek
Trustee
BH
Bruce Hornstein
Trustee
Grants Awarded (20 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Michael-Ann Russell JCC | North Miami Beach, FL | $18,000 | Programs | 2023 |
| Diabetes Research Institute Foundat | Hollywood, FL | $18,000 | Programs | 2023 |
| Nicklaus Children's Hospital Founda | Miami, FL | $18,000 | Programs | 2023 |
| Woman's Cancer Assoc Univ of Miami | Miami, FL | $18,000 | Programs | 2023 |
| Patrons of Exceptional Artists Inc | Miami, FL | $18,000 | Programs | 2023 |
| Friends of Chamber Music of Miami I | Coral Gables, FL | $18,000 | Programs | 2023 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami | Miami, FL | $18,000 | Programs | 2023 |
| Florida Guitar Foundation | Miami, FL | $18,000 | Programs | 2023 |
| All Florida Youth Orchestra | Hollywood, FL | $18,000 | Programs | 2023 |
| Univ of Miami School of Education | Coral Gables, FL | $18,000 | Programs | 2023 |
| The Michael-Ann Russell JCC | North Miami Beach, FL | $18,000 | Programs | 2022 |
| Diabetes Research Institute Foundat | Hollywood, FL | $18,000 | Programs | 2022 |
| Nicklaus Children's Hospital Founda | Miami, FL | $18,000 | Programs | 2022 |
| Woman's Cancer Assoc Univ of Miami | Miami, FL | $18,000 | Programs | 2022 |
| Patrons of Exceptional Artists Inc | Miami, FL | $18,000 | Programs- Miami International Piano Festival | 2022 |
| Friends of Chamber Music of Miami I | Coral Gables, FL | $18,000 | Programs | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Miami | Miami, FL | $18,000 | Programs | 2022 |
| Florida Guitar Foundation | Miami, FL | $18,000 | Programs | 2022 |
| All Florida Youth Orchestra | Hollywood, FL | $18,000 | Programs | 2022 |
| Univ of Miami School of Education | Coral Gables, FL | $18,000 | Programs | 2022 |