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Episode Foundation is a private corporation based in NEWTON, MA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Douglas L Lemle. It holds total assets of $317K. Annual income is reported at $279K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Massachusetts. According to available records, Episode Foundation has made 168 grants totaling $838K, with a median grant of $2K. The foundation has distributed between $186K and $437K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $437K distributed across 111 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $58K, with an average award of $5K. The foundation has supported 49 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Massachusetts, Ohio, District of Columbia, which account for 93% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$5K
Largest Grant
$53K
Based on 43 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Episode Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 168 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MA, OH, DC.
Episode Foundation has distributed a total of $838K across 168 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $5K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $58K.
Episode Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Episode Foundation is headquartered in NEWTON, MA. While based in MA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Lemle | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Natalie Lemle | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Florence Lemle | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$193K
Total Assets
$343K
Fair Market Value
$2.2M
Net Worth
$343K
Grants Paid
$186K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$15K
Distribution Amount
$104K
Total Grants
168
Total Giving
$838K
Average Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
49
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity CharitableCHARITABLE GIFT | Cincinnati, OH | $58K | 2023 |
| The Institute Of Contemporary ArtbostonCHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $50K | 2023 |
| Artist For HumanityCHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $20K | 2023 |
| GrubstreetCHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| Now ThereCHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $10K | 2023 |
| American Repertory TheaterCHARITABLE GIFT | Cambridge, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| The Record CoCHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Museum Of Fine ArtsCHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Boston BalletCHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $5K | 2023 |
| Georgtown UniversityCHARITABLE GIFT | Washington, DC | $5K | 2023 |
| Brimmer And May SchoolCHARITABLE GIFT | Chestnut Hill, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| Cradles & Crayons IncCHARITABLE GIFT | Newtonville, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Boston Public LibraryCHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $2K | 2023 |
| Esplanade AssociationCHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| Nahant Historical SocietyCHARITABLE GIFT | Nahant, MA | $10K | 2022 |
| My Brother TableCHARITABLE GIFT | Lynn, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| The Eliot SchoolCHARITABLE GIFTCHARITABLE GIFT | Jamaica Plain, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Partners In HealthCHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| The Farm SchoolCHARITABLE GIFT | Athol, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Rosie'S PlaceCHARITABLE GIFT | Boston, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| The Old Schwamb MillCHARITABLE GIFT | Arlington, MA | $2K | 2022 |
| Perkins School For The BlindCHARITABLE GIFT | Watertown, MA | $2K | 2022 |