Private foundation · EIN 38-2491833 · Traverse City, Michigan · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Carl a Lemcool Memorial Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $60K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in Michigan.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$60K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MI
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Tcc Athletic Boosters - Boys LacrosseTraverse City, MIProvided amount to support initial year of the traverse city central boys lacrosse program including helmets, uniforms and gloves.$38K
Grand Traverse Area Veterans CoalitionTraverse City, MIProvided amount to support the repair of damaged monuments and pavilion.$8,000
Central United Methodist Church Community OutreachTraverse City, MIProvided amount to support their mission to provide breakfast and lunch to those in need.$5,000
Project Feed the KidsTraverse City, MIProvided amount for the purchase of an additional cooler to support their mission of providing meals to those in need.$5,000
Tcaps - Student Support NetworkTraverse City, MIProvided amount to support mission of providing free, supportive, education-related services and non-academic support to all students to he…$4,000

About this foundation

Carl a Lemcool Memorial Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Traverse City, Michigan, tax-exempt since 1984. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Carl a Lemcool Memorial Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Carl a Lemcool Memorial Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $60K across 5 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Carl a Lemcool Memorial Foundation Inc give?

Michigan (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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