Private foundation · EIN 95-4712282 · Santa Monica, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Mark C 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: 34 grants paid, $513K total, median $10K. 82% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
34
$513K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in CA
82%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$7.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$144K
Kappa Alpha ThetaIndianapolis, INGeneral support$31K
National Charity LeagueSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$25K
Park City Community FdnPark City, UTGeneral support$25K
The Forman SchoolLitchfield, CTGeneral support$25K
NaturebridgeSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$20K
All for KidsLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$20K
Aaple Academy FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$16K
Las MadrinasLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$15K
Rod Dedeaux FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$15K
Usssa Fdn (ski and Snowboard)Park City, UTGeneral support$15K
Mental Wellness CenterSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$15K
Dream FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$13K
The ColleaguesSanta Monica, CAGeneral support$12K
SbnlSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$10K
Foundation for SbhsSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$10K
Royal Pride FoundationSanta Barabara, CAGeneral support$10K
Santa Barbara Community CollegeSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$10K
Santa Barbara Girls GolfSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$10K
John Tracy CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$10K
Montecito Trails FoundationMontecito, CAGeneral support$10K
Huntsman Cancer CenterSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$5,665
Foodbank of Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$5,000
Storyteller Children's CenterSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$5,000
Transition House of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$5,000
CadaSanta Barabara, CAGeneral support$5,000
Kelly Brush FoundationBurlington, VAGeneral support$5,000
Santa Barbara Track & FieldSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$5,000
United Boys and Girls Club of Sb CountySanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$5,000
One805liveSanta Barabara, CAGeneral support$4,161
Unity ShoppeSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$2,551
Santa Barbara Rescue MissionSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$2,500
Spark RescueGoleta, CAGeneral support$2,160
Teddy Bear Cancer FoundationSanta Barbara, CAGeneral support$1,010

By state: California 28 · Utah 3 · Indiana 1 · Connecticut 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Mark C Lemons Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Santa Monica, California, administered in care of Mark C Lemons, 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.

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Does Mark C 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 Mark C Lemons Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $513K across 34 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Mark C Lemons Foundation give?

California (28 grants), Utah (3 grants), Indiana (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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