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Ellie And Mark Lainer Family Foundation

  • Van Nuys, CA
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 2007
  • EIN: 26-0494169

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Grantmaking Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$519k (2024)

Expenses
$727k (2024)

Total Assets
$7.74M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$2.26k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$518,888
Expenses
$727,099
Net Income
-$208,211
Net Assets
$7,741,749
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $251,828
48.5%
Sales of Assets $266,188
51.3%
Other Income $872
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $650,000
89.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,744,010
Total Liabilities $2,261
Net Assets $7,741,749
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Eleanor Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Lisa Lainer Fagan (Trustee) $0 $0
Jeffrey E Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Steven D Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$355,950
Expenses
$454,475
Net Income
-$98,525
Net Assets
$7,949,960
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $250,459
70.4%
Sales of Assets $104,257
29.3%
Other Income $1,234
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $380,000
83.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $7,950,877
Total Liabilities $917
Net Assets $7,949,960
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Eleanor Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Lisa Lainer Fagan (Trustee) $0 $0
Jeffrey E Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Steven D Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 14, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$511,841
Expenses
$662,999
Net Income
-$151,158
Net Assets
$8,048,485
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $194,201
37.9%
Sales of Assets $312,432
61.0%
Other Income $5,208
1.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $590,000
89.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,048,485
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $8,048,485
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Eleanor Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Lisa Lainer Fagan (Trustee) $0 $0
Jeffrey E Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Steven D Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 5, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$621,412
Expenses
$874,448
Net Income
-$253,036
Net Assets
$8,199,643
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $222,613
35.8%
Sales of Assets $396,828
63.9%
Other Income $1,971
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $790,000
90.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,205,393
Total Liabilities $5,750
Net Assets $8,199,643
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Eleanor Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Lisa Lainer Fagan (Trustee) $0 $0
Jeffrey E Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Steven D Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 1, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$187,027
Expenses
$542,364
Net Income
-$355,337
Net Assets
$8,452,678
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $183,038
97.9%
Sales of Assets $1,978
1.1%
Other Income $2,011
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $470,000
86.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,452,679
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $8,452,678
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Eleanor Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Lisa Lainer Fagan (Trustee) $0 $0
Jeffrey E Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Steven D Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 25, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$213,490
Expenses
$491,094
Net Income
-$277,604
Net Assets
$8,808,016
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $223,455
> 100%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $642
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $430,000
87.6%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,808,237
Total Liabilities $221
Net Assets $8,808,016
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Eleanor Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Lisa Lainer Fagan (Trustee) $0 $0
Jeffrey E Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Steven D Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on July 15, 2020

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$348,263
Expenses
$761,216
Net Income
-$412,953
Net Assets
$9,085,620
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $228,545
65.6%
Sales of Assets $117,506
33.7%
Other Income $2,212
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $687,500
90.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,085,620
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $9,085,620
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Eleanor Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Lisa Lainer Fagan (Trustee) $0 $0
Jeffrey E Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Steven D Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$1,082,489
Expenses
$1,220,248
Net Income
-$137,759
Net Assets
$9,498,573
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $300,000
27.7%
Interest Revenue $420,000
38.8%
Dividends $103,739
9.6%
Sales of Assets $257,140
23.8%
Other Income $1,610
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $1,188,000
97.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,501,390
Total Liabilities $2,817
Net Assets $9,498,573
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Eleanor Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Lisa Lainer Fagan (Trustee) $0 $0
Jeffrey E Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Steven D Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 28, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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View Filing (2 of 2) PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$442,148
Expenses
$541,490
Net Income
-$99,342
Net Assets
$9,636,332
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $420,000
95.0%
Dividends $63,045
14.3%
Sales of Assets -$42,643
Other Income $1,746
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $515,000
95.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,636,332
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $9,636,332
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Eleanor Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Lisa Lainer Fagan (Trustee) $0 $0
Jeffrey E Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Steven D Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 10, 2017

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$497,950
Expenses
$531,822
Net Income
-$33,872
Net Assets
$9,735,674
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $420,000
84.3%
Dividends $56,221
11.3%
Sales of Assets $20,281
4.1%
Other Income $1,448
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $505,000
95.0%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,735,674
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $9,735,674
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Eleanor Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Lisa Lainer Fagan (Trustee) $0 $0
Jeffrey E Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Steven D Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 16, 2016

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$552,328
Expenses
$615,486
Net Income
-$63,158
Net Assets
$9,769,546
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $434,504
78.7%
Dividends $56,614
10.3%
Sales of Assets $61,205
11.1%
Other Income $5
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $588,000
95.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,769,546
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $9,769,546
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Eleanor Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Lisa Lainer Fagan (Trustee) $0 $0
Jeffrey E Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Steven D Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 13, 2015

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$736,962
Expenses
$476,232
Net Income
$260,730
Net Assets
$9,832,704
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $434,505
59.0%
Dividends $47,258
6.4%
Sales of Assets $255,199
34.6%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $450,000
94.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,834,751
Total Liabilities $2,047
Net Assets $9,832,704
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mark Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Eleanor Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Lisa Lainer Fagan (Trustee) $0 $0
Jeffrey E Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
Steven D Lainer (Trustee) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 15, 2014

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$519,275
Expenses
$502,938
Net Income
$16,337
Net Assets
$9,571,973
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $434,504
83.7%
Dividends $42,011
8.1%
Sales of Assets $42,760
8.2%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $490,000
97.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,571,974
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $9,571,973

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$504,361
Expenses
$472,653
Net Income
$31,708
Net Assets
$9,555,637
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $434,504
86.1%
Dividends $42,616
8.4%
Sales of Assets $27,241
5.4%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $460,610
97.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,555,866
Total Liabilities $229
Net Assets $9,555,637

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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