Private foundation · EIN 84-1478990 · Aspen, Colorado · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Thomas E Lemons Foundation

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, $189K total, median $17K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
5
$189K
Median grant
$17K
Stays in CO
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$4.1M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Hunger ProjectNew York, NYSocial services - humanitarian$100K
Polg FoundationNew York, NYSocial services - humanitarian$50K
Coalition to Abolish Slavery & TraffickingLos Angeles, CASocial services - humanitarian$17K
Institute of HeartmathBoulder Creek, CASocial services - humanitarian$12K
Give to Give FoundationNew York, NYSocial services - humanitarian$10K

By state: New York 3 · California 2

About this foundation

Thomas E Lemons Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Aspen, Colorado, administered in care of Becker Business Services, tax-exempt since 1998. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Thomas E Lemons Foundation 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 Thomas E Lemons Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $189K across 5 grants, a median of $17K.

Where does Thomas E Lemons Foundation give?

New York (3 grants), California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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