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Lz Francis Foundation is a private corporation based in CLEVELAND, OH. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1993. The principal officer is Mark Mihalik. It holds total assets of $6.7M. Annual income is reported at $985K. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Grantmaking is concentrated in Vermont. According to available records, Lz Francis Foundation has made 109 grants totaling $2.4M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $546K in 2020 to $1.3M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $200K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 56 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, which account for 83% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$15K
Average Grant
$20K
Largest Grant
$75K
Based on 27 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.
Lz Francis Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 109 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in VT, MA, NH.
Lz Francis Foundation has distributed a total of $2.4M across 109 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $200K.
Lz Francis Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lz Francis Foundation is headquartered in CLEVELAND, OH. While based in OH, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles F Tipper | VICE PRES/SECRETARY | $58K | $0 | $58K |
| Jessica A Oski | VICE PRES/ASST. SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Katharine Nason Tipper | PRES/TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$6.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$6.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
109
Total Giving
$2.4M
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
56
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Land TrustWATER QUALITY SOLUTIONS ON | Montpelier, VT | $200K | 2022 |
| Shelburne FarmsWINDMILL HILL CONS PROJ & | Shelburne, VT | $155K | 2022 |
| The Nature Conservancy Vermont ChapterDAM REMOVAL PROJECT | Montpelier, VT | $80K | 2022 |
| Outright VermontCAPACITY BLDG GRANT TO | Burlington, VT | $30K | 2022 |
| Lake Champlain Land TrustUNRESTRICTED | Burlington, VT | $20K | 2022 |
| Northern Forest CenterREVITALIZATION EFFORTS IN | Concord, NH | $20K | 2022 |
| Oxfam AmericaHIGHEST PRIORITY NEED IN | Boston, MA | $20K | 2022 |
| Trust For Public LandCOMMUNITY FOREST PROJECT | Montpelier, VT | $20K | 2022 |
| Bee The ChangeFOR NATIVE POLLINATOR | Weybridge, VT | $15K | 2022 |
| Scholarship Fnd Of Indian River CntySOFIA BLANCHARD MEM | Vero Beach, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| 350orgUNRESTRICTED | Brooklyn, NY | $10K | 2022 |
| Audobon VermontUNRESTRICTED | Huntington, VT | $10K | 2022 |
| Parks Foundation Of BurlingrtonOAKLEDGE FOR ALL | Burlington, VT | $10K | 2022 |
| Green Mountain ClubLONG TRAIL SYS STRATEGIC | Waterbury Center, VT | $8K | 2022 |
| Rural VermontEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING | Danby, VT | $8K | 2022 |
| Spectrum Youth & Family ServicesUNRESTRICTED | Burlington, VT | $5K | 2022 |
| Feeding ChittendenUNRESTRICTED | Burlington, VT | $5K | 2022 |
| Preservation Trust Of VermontPASS THROUGH GRANT FOR | Burlington, VT | $5K | 2022 |
| Vermont Council On RuralECOSYSTEMS WORKING GROUP | Montpelier, VT | $5K | 2022 |
| Natural Resources DefenseUNRESTRICTED | Washington, DC | $5K | 2022 |
| Community Health Center Of BurlingtonUNRESTRICTED | Burlington, VT | $5K | 2022 |
| Committee On Temporary ShelterFOR HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER | Burlington, VT | $5K | 2022 |
| Vermont Community FoundationPHASE 2 OF THIS WAY UP | Middlebury, VT | $5K | 2022 |
| Cctv Ctr For Media & DemocracyVERMONT LANGUAGE JUSTICE | Burlington, VT | $3K | 2022 |
| Shelburne Farms - Vermont FeedVERMONT FEED, FARM TO | Shelburne, VT | $50K | 2021 |