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Also known as: LEMELSON FAMILY FOUNDATION
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Robert Lemelson And Susan Morse Lemelson Family Foundation is a private corporation based in SANTA MONICA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Robert Lemelson. It holds total assets of $491K. Annual income is reported at $62K. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and New York. According to available records, Robert Lemelson And Susan Morse Lemelson Family Foundation has made 29 grants totaling $161K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $31K in 2020 to $40K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $87K distributed across 3 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $90K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 27 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, District of Columbia, New York, which account for 90% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
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Robert Lemelson And Susan Morse Lemelson Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 29 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, NY.
Robert Lemelson And Susan Morse Lemelson Family Foundation has distributed a total of $161K across 29 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $90K.
Robert Lemelson And Susan Morse Lemelson Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Robert Lemelson And Susan Morse Lemelson Family Foundation is headquartered in SANTA MONICA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Lemelson Phd | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susan Morse | SECRETARY & TREASURER/CFO | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$51K
Total Assets
$504K
Fair Market Value
$833K
Net Worth
$504K
Grants Paid
$40K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$46K
Distribution Amount
$40K
Total Grants
29
Total Giving
$161K
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
27
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChrysalisGENERAL FUND | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| Tongva Taraxat Paxaavxa ConservancyGENERAL FUND | Claremont, CA | $40K | 2023 |
| Common Counsel FoundationMOVEMENT FOR BLACK LIVES GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $90K | 2022 |
| Pen American Center IncREVERSE PRIOR YEAR GRANT CHECK NEVER RECEIVED BY THIS ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | N/A | 2022 |
| Los Angeles Review Of Books (Larb)REVERSE PRIOR YEAR GRANT CHECK NEVER RECEIVED BY THIS ORGANIZATION | Los Angeles, CA | N/A | 2022 |
| Westside Food BankGENERAL FUND | Santa Monica, CA | $3K | 2020 |
| Treepeople IncGENERAL FUND | Beverly Hills, CA | $2K | 2020 |
| Ps ScienceGENERAL FUND | Inglewood, CA | $2K | 2020 |
| Los Angeles Regional Food BankGENERAL FUND | Little Rock, CA | $2K | 2020 |
| Meals On Wheels West Los AngelesGENERAL FUND | Santa Monica, CA | $2K | 2020 |
| Peace 4 KidsGENERAL FUND | Compton, CA | $2K | 2020 |
| Unicef UsaHURICANE DISASTER RELIEF | New York, NY | $1K | 2020 |
| Zinn Education ProjectGENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $1K | 2020 |
| Union Rescue MissionGENERAL FUND | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| Venice Family ClinicGENERAL FUND | Venice, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| Community PartnersGENERAL FUND | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| Aclu Foundation Of Southern CaliforniaGENERAL FUND | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| Downtown Women'S CenterGENERAL FUND | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| Kids In Need Of Defense (Kind)GENERAL FUND | Washington, DC | $1K | 2020 |
| Heifer International FoundationGENERAL FUND | Little Rock, AR | $1K | 2020 |
| My Friend'S PlaceGENERAL FUND | Hollywood, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| People Assisting The Homeless (Path)GENERAL FUND | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Los AngelesGENERAL FUND | Los Angeles, CA | $1K | 2020 |
| Save The Children Federation IncGENERAL FUND | Farfield, CT | $1K | 2020 |
| Summaeverythang Community CenterGENERAL FUND | Los Angeles, CA | $500 | 2020 |
| Radiotopiapublic Radio Exchange (Prx)GENERAL FUND | Cambridge, MA | $500 | 2020 |
| No Us Without You LaGENERAL FUND | Los Angeles, CA | $500 | 2020 |
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LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA