Private foundation · EIN 87-3899954 · Del Mar, California · Community improvement

Lemos Family 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: 2 grants paid, $16K total, median $7,972.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$16K
Median grant
$7,972
Stays in CA
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Health Access InitiativeYaounde, CMGrant to provide basic healthcare to women in Cameroon$12K
Turkish Maarif FoundationIstanbul, TUGrant to support international schools that promote Turkish education and culture.$3,995

About this foundation

Lemos Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Del Mar, California, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Lemos Family 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 Lemos Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $16K across 2 grants, a median of $7,972.

Where does Lemos Family Foundation give?

INTL (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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