Also known as: Lemelson Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 455079187) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, Dorothy Lemelson Foundation reported 33 grants totaling $2,537,616 to 32 organizations across 8 states and territories. Its largest reported grant was $600,000 to The National Musuem of American History Smithsonian Institution.
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Purposes as written on the filing, most frequent first.
| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| The National Musuem of American History Smithsonian Institution | WASHINGTON, DC | $600,000 |
| Georgia Reslience and Opportunity Fund | ATLANTA, GA | $500,000 |
| Washoe County School District | RENO, NV | $186,616 |
| Planned Parenthood Cascade Willamette | PORTLAND, OR | $125,000 |
| University of Nevada Reno | RENO, NV | $125,000 |
| Holla School | PORTLAND, OR | $112,000 |
| Bridge Meadows | PORTLAND, OR | $105,000 |
| Willamette University | SALEM, OR | $100,000 |
| Teaching for Change | WASHINGTON, DC | $75,000 |
| Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum | RENO, NV | $62,000 |
| Pear | PORTLAND, OR | $60,000 |
| Children's Institute | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 |
| The Children's Cabinet | RENO, NV | $50,000 |
| Knbp Channel 5 | RENO, NV | $41,000 |
| Nnwla Scholarship Fund | RENO, NV | $40,000 |
| Share Our Strength | PHILADELPHIA, PA | $40,000 |
| Women's Foundation California | OAKLAND, CA | $30,000 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | SPARKS, NV | $25,000 |
| Holla | PORTLAND, OR | $25,000 |
| PEACE4KIDS | COMPTON, CA | $25,000 |
| Plumas Crisis Intervention Resource Center | QUINCY, CA | $25,000 |
| WE Belong PDX | PORTLAND, OR | $25,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | WASHINGTON, DC | $25,000 |
| Achilles International | NEW YORK, NY | $20,000 |
| Catlin Gabel School | PORTLAND, OR | $10,000 |
| Choose Love Movement | SANDY HOOK, CT | $10,000 |
| Oregon Museum of Science and Industry | PORTLAND, OR | $10,000 |
| Portland Art Museum | PORTLAND, OR | $10,000 |
| PS Arts | LOS ANGELES, CA | $10,000 |
| Safe Talk for Teens | RENO, NV | $10,000 |
| The Virginia Garcia Memorial Foundation | ALOHA, OR | $5,000 |
| Sierra Nevada Journeys | RENO, NV | $1,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
