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Mark C Lemons Foundation is a private trust based in SANTA MONICA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Mark C Lemons. It holds total assets of $7.3M. Annual income is reported at $2.6M. Total assets have grown from $4.5M in 2011 to $7.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. 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 2017 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Utah. According to available records, Mark C Lemons Foundation has made 77 grants totaling $1.6M, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $301K in 2020 to $924K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $135K, with an average award of $21K. The foundation has supported 36 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Utah, District of Columbia, which account for 95% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 5 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$12K
Average Grant
$21K
Largest Grant
$90K
Based on 18 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.
Mark C Lemons Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 77 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, UT, DC.
Mark C Lemons Foundation has distributed a total of $1.6M across 77 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $21K. Individual grants have ranged from $2K to $135K.
Mark C Lemons Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Mark C Lemons Foundation is headquartered in SANTA MONICA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 5 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark C Lemons | TRUSTEE | $35K | $0 | $35K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
77
Total Giving
$1.6M
Average Grant
$21K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
36
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rod Dedeaux FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| National Charity LeagueGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $8K | 2022 |
| Dream FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| University Of Southern CaliforniaGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Royal Pride FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Barabara, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Aaple Academy FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $33K | 2022 |
| Park City Community FdnGENERAL SUPPORT | Park City, UT | $30K | 2022 |
| San Marcos High SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $28K | 2022 |
| Las MadrinasGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Santa Barbara Community CollegeGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $25K | 2022 |
| Atlantic Initiative (Atlantic Community)GENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $25K | 2022 |
| Youth Sports AllianceGENERAL SUPPORT | Park City, UT | $20K | 2022 |
| Children'S BureauGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $20K | 2022 |
| Page Youth CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $15K | 2022 |
| Usssa Fdn (Ski And Snowboard)GENERAL SUPPORT | Park City, UT | $15K | 2022 |
| Theta Parents ClubGENERAL SUPPORT | Indianapolis, IN | $13K | 2022 |
| Montecito Trails FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Montecito, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| NaturebridgeGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $10K | 2022 |
| Arts Mentorship ProgramGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Foodbank Of Santa Barbara CountyGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Conejo Youth BaseballGENERAL SUPPORT | Thousand Oaks, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Spark RescueGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Barbara, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Amp StudioGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Santa Monica BaseballGENERAL SUPPORT | Santa Monica, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Thacher SchoolEDUCATIONAL | Ojai, CA | $75K | 2021 |
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