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Dorothy Lemelson Foundation Grants
Private foundation · EIN 45-5079187 · IRS 990-PF filings through tax year 2024
- Total grants paid
- $2.5M
- Grants reported
- 33
- Median grant
- $30K
- Future commitments
- $2.8M
Giving by tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33 | $2.5M |
Where Dorothy Lemelson Foundation gives
States of grant recipients reported on the foundation's 990-PF filings, by dollars received.
Largest reported grants
The biggest individual grants on file, as reported by the foundation to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Tax year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL MUSUEM OF AMERICAN HISTORY SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | WASHINGTON, DC | PROVIDED ARCHIVAL MATERIALS TO BE USED FOR STANDARD MUSEUM PURPOSES FOR EDUCATION AND NONPROIFT ACTIVITIES | 2024 | $600K |
| GEORGIA RESLIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY FUND | ATLANTA, GA | SUPPORT FOR THE BABY BONDS PILOT PROGRAM | 2024 | $500K |
| WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | RENO, NV | $146,906 SUPPORT FOR 2024-2025 STEM COORDINATOR AT THE DOROTHY LEMELSON STEM ACADEMY (ANY EXCESS IS TO BE USED IN FURTHERANCE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING)$30,000 SUPPORT FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR STUDENTS OF THE DOROTHY LEMELSON STEM ACADEMY$8,110 SUPPORT FOR 5TH GRADE GRIZZLY CREEK RANCH FIELD TRIP$1,600 SUPPORT FOR 2024 GRADUATION BOOKS FOR STUDENTS | 2024 | $186.6K |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD CASCADE WILLAMETTE | PORTLAND, OR | SUPPORT FOR THE EASTERN OREGON EDUCATION EXPANSION | 2024 | $125K |
| HOLLA SCHOOL | PORTLAND, OR | SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR POSITION | 2024 | $112K |
| BRIDGE MEADOWS | PORTLAND, OR | $30,000 OF SUPPORT FOR THE PROJECT MANAGER POSITION$75,000 OF SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST POSITION | 2024 | $105K |
| WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY | SALEM, OR | SUPPORT FOR THE DOROTHY LEMELSON FOUNDATION GRANT FUND AT THE UNIVERSITY'S PACIFIC NORTHWEST COLLEGE OF THE ARTS | 2024 | $100K |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO | RENO, NV | SUPPORT FOR DEAN'S FUTURE SCHOLARS | 2024 | $100K |
| TEACHING FOR CHANGE | WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT FOR THE ZINN EDUCATION PROJECT'S TEACH FOR BLACK LIVES | 2024 | $75K |
| TERRY LEE WELLS NEVADA DISCOVERY MUSEUM | RENO, NV | SUPPORT FOR THE SPARK LAB STAFF POSITION | 2024 | $62K |
| PEAR | PORTLAND, OR | SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS FOCUSING ON ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS YOUTH | 2024 | $60K |
| THE CHILDREN'S CABINET | RENO, NV | SUPPORT FOR CRISIS STABILIZATION VISITS AND INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY FOR APPROXIMATELY 24 FAMILIES OVER THE COURSE OF ONE YEAR | 2024 | $50K |
| CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE | LOS ANGELES, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $50K |
| KNBP CHANNEL 5 | RENO, NV | $29,000 OF SUPPORT FOR THE CURIOSITY WORKSHOP AT THE DOROTHY LEMELSON STEM ACADEMY$12,000 OF SUPPORT FOR TITLE 1 AND "BUBBLE" SCHOOLS IN WASHOE COUNTY | 2024 | $41K |
| SHARE OUR STRENGTH | PHILADELPHIA, PA | SUPPORT FOR THE NO KID HUNGRY CAMPAIGN | 2024 | $40K |
| NNWLA SCHOLARSHIP FUND | RENO, NV | SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS | 2024 | $40K |
| WOMEN'S FOUNDATION CALIFORNIA | OAKLAND, CA | SUPPORT FOR THE SUMMER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE | 2024 | $30K |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN | WASHINGTON, DC | SUPPORT FOR HURRICANE DISASTER RESPONSE IN THE SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES | 2024 | $25K |
| FOOD BANK OF NORTHERN NEVADA | SPARKS, NV | SUPPORT FOR THE STUDENT BACKPACK PROGRAM | 2024 | $25K |
| HOLLA | PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $25K |
| PEACE4KIDS | COMPTON, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $25K |
| PLUMAS CRISIS INTERVENTION RESOURCE CENTER | QUINCY, CA | SUPPORT FOR THE NORTH STAR NAVIGATION CENTER | 2024 | $25K |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO FOUNDATION | RENO, NV | SUPPORT FOR THE HEAD CLINICAL SUPERVISOR FOR THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE FUND | 2024 | $25K |
| WE BELONG PDX | PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 | $25K |
| ACHILLES INTERNATIONAL | NEW YORK, NY | SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS SUPPORTING YOUTH AND CHILDREN | 2024 | $20K |
How to apply
This foundation reports on its 990-PF that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications.
About this data
Figures are aggregated from Dorothy Lemelson Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF electronic filings (1 filing on file, most recent tax year 2024). Totals reflect grants the foundation reported as paid, and can lag the current year because foundations file annually and often on extension. Source: IRS 990-PF e-file archive.