Private foundation · EIN 31-1534056 · Springfield, Ohio · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Llewelyn Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you work nationally. The foundation accepts applications (Spring deadline - april 30 fall deadline - september 30) and its median grant is $20K.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 51 grants paid, $1.0M total, median $20K. 12% of grants stayed in Ohio. Stated restrictions: Public charity - 501(c)(3) exempt organizations

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
51
$1.0M
Median grant
$20K
Stays in OH
12%
of grants
Deadline
See below
Spring deadline - april 30 fall deadline
Assets
$13M

How to apply

Applicants must furnish proof of 501(c)3 non-profit status. Proposals must include a complete description of the project, program or position for which funding is sought and the rationale for such project, program or position (not to exceed three pages); a budget and estimated timeline for use of funds; a list of other potential or secured funding sources for this project, program or position. Contact: The Llewellyn Foundation, 40 South Limestone Street, Springfield, Oh, 4193246800 Deadlines: Spring deadline - april 30 fall deadline - september 30 Restrictions: Public charity - 501(c)(3) exempt organizations

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

51 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
CcfCambridge, MAGeneral$100K
Esac Housing AssistanceJamaica Plain, MAFall prevention$35K
Missoula Interfaith ColaborativeMissoula, MTStaff truck$35K
EdvestorsBoston, MAZeroing in on math$30K
Mystic River Watershed AssociationArlington, MAGreenways$30K
BsfiSan Antonio, TXGeneral$28K
YWCA MissoulaMissoula, MTChild care center mural, wrap around$28K
City SproutsCambridge, MAGeneral$25K
Common Good MslaMissoula, MTUnrestricted$25K
Cycle KidsCambridge, MABooks$25K
Families for a Liveable ClimateMissoula, MTClimate advocacy$25K
Found in TranslationDorchester, MAInterpreter training$25K
Friends of the Children BostonRoxbury, MAGeneral$25K
Friends of the Children WestMissoula, MTUnrestricted$25K
Jeanette Rankin Peace CenterMissoula, MTGeneral$25K
Montana Food Bank NetworkMissoula, MTCapital cleaning & gleaning$25K
Montana Land RelianceHelena, MTComms project$25K
Trinity Boston ConnectsBoston, MAGeneral$25K
Youth HomesMissoula, MTTherapeutic shelter pilot$25K
826 BostonRoxbury, MAAfter school project$20K
Brightways LearningMissoula, MTGeneral$20K
Community Food and AgricultureMissoula, MTRebrand and fiscal operation$20K
Home ResourceMissoula, MTGeneral$20K
Mist Free CyclesMissoula, MTGeneral$20K
Trust MontanaMissoula, MTGeneral$20K
Wild Rockies Field InstituteMissoula, MTCapacity bldg$20K
Boys and Girls Club MissoulaMissoula, MTGeneral$18K
Empower MtMissoula, MT2nd year oper$18K
IjnrMadison, WIUnrestricted$18K
Catholic Charities of Sw OhCincinnati, OHGeneral$15K
Climate Smart MissoulaMissoula, MTUnrestricted$15K
Conservation Law FoundationBoston, MAGeneral$15K
Family Access of NewtonNewton, MACounseling$15K
Missoula Writing ColaborativeMissoula, MTUnrestricted$15K
Neighborhood Housing Partnership ofSpringfield, OHGeneral$15K
Missoula Food BankMissoula, MT2nd yr equity proj$12K
Open AirMissoula, MTCommunications and media$12K
Bbbs of Northwest MtKalispell, MTGeneral$10K
Building AudacityLynn, MAUnrestricted$10K
Chickadee CsMissoula, MTGrneral$10K
Citizen SchoolsBoston, MABps hub school partnership$10K
Crayons to ClassromsDayton, OHGeneral$10K
Haitian Community Help & SupportSpringfield, OHGeneral$10K
Roxy TheaterMissoula, MTGeneral$10K
Second Harvest Food BankSpringfield, OHGeneral$10K
Tumblewheel StudiosBelfry, MTArt projects and education$10K
ZumixEast Boston, MAGeneral$10K
Missoula Art MuseumMissoula, MTGeneral$8,000
Missoula Children's TheaterMissoula, MTSensory friendly$8,000
MudOmaha, NEGeneral$5,600
Kids Read NowTroy, OHGeneral$5,000

By state: Montana 27 · Massachusetts 15 · Ohio 6 · Texas 1 · Wisconsin 1 · Nebraska 1

About this foundation

Llewelyn Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Springfield, Ohio, administered in care of Hugh Barnett, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Llewelyn Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Applicants must furnish proof of 501(c)3 non-profit status. Deadlines: Spring deadline - april 30 fall deadline - september 30.

How much does Llewelyn Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.0M across 51 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Llewelyn Foundation give?

Montana (27 grants), Massachusetts (15 grants), Ohio (6 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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