DOROTHY LEMELSON FOUNDATION
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$46.0M
Total Assets (2024)
$3.4M
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2024)
$10.3M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
103
Grants on File
$119K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Phone
7757882200
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | N/A | $1.4M | $875K | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | $1.6M | $1.0M | N/A |
| 2022 | $1.4M | $27.4M | $739K | 28 |
| 2023 | $3.5M | $43.1M | $14.0M | 30 |
| 2024 | $5.4M | $46.0M | $4.2M | 45 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 103 grants on record
Minimum
$900
25th Pctl
$20K
Median
$31K
Average
$100K
75th Pctl
$75K
Maximum
$1.3M
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| CARYN SWOBE | VP/TR/DIRECTOR/OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE | $62K |
| JENNIFER BRUML | PRES/DIRECTOR/PARTNERSHIPS EXECUTIVE | $62K |
| ZOE LUH MORSE LEMELSON | SECY/DIRECTOR/PROGRAMS EXECUTIVE | $62K |
| DOROTHY LEMELSON | DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (103 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO FOUNDATION | RENO, NV | $1,250,534 | $25,000 IN SUPPORT OF THE HEAD CLINICAL SUPERVISOR FOR THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE FUND$1,225,534 IN SUPPORT... | 2023 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO FOUNDATION | RENO, NV | $1,225,534 | SUPPORT FOR THE STEM TEACHER COHORT | 2024 |
| SMILE TRAIN | WASHINGTON, DC | $1,000,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR PROGRAM PROVIDING CORRECTIVE SURGERY FOR CLEFT LIPS AND PALATES. | 2023 |
| THE NATIONAL MUSUEM OF AMERICAN HISTORY SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION | WASHINGTON, DC | $600,000 | PROVIDED ARCHIVAL MATERIALS TO BE USED FOR STANDARD MUSEUM PURPOSES FOR EDUCATION AND NONPROIFT ACTIVITIES | 2024 |
| WOMEN'S FOUNDATION CALIFORNIA | OAKLAND, CA | $600,000 | SUPPORT FOR THE SUMMER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE | 2024 |
| GEORGIA RESLIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY FUND | ATLANTA, GA | $500,000 | SUPPORT FOR THE BABY BONDS PILOT PROGRAM | 2024 |
| HOLLA SCHOOL | PORTLAND, OR | $224,000 | SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR POSITION | 2024 |
| WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY | SALEM, OR | $200,000 | SUPPORT FOR THE DOROTHY LEMELSON FOUNDATION GRANT FUND AT THE UNIVERSITY'S PACIFIC NORTHWEST COLLEGE OF THE ARTS | 2024 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO FOUNDATION | RENO, NV | $200,000 | $25,000 IN SUPPORT OF THE HEAD CLINICAL SUPERVISOR FOR THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE FUND$175,000 IN SUPPORT... | 2023 |
| NEW MEADOWS | PORTLAND, OR | $200,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO FOUNDATION | RENO, NV | $200,000 | $25,000 IN SUPPORT OF THE HEAD CLINICAL SUPERVISOR FOR THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE$175,000 IN SUPPORT OF... | 2022 |
| WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | RENO, NV | $186,616 | $146,906 SUPPORT FOR 2024-2025 STEM COORDINATOR AT THE DOROTHY LEMELSON STEM ACADEMY (ANY EXCESS IS TO BE USED IN... | 2024 |
| WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | RENO, NV | $156,146 | $118,586 FOR 2023-2024 STEM COORDINATOR AT THE DOROTHY LEMELSON STEM ACADEMY (ANY EXCESS IS TO BE USED IN... | 2023 |
| TEACHING FOR CHANGE | WASHINGTON, DC | $150,000 | SUPPORT FOR THE ZINN EDUCATION PROJECT'S TEACH FOR BLACK LIVES | 2024 |
| BRIDGE MEADOWS | PORTLAND, OR | $150,000 | SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST POSITION | 2024 |
| WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT | RENO, NV | $129,045 | $98,945 FOR 2022-2023 STEM COORDINATOR AT THE DOROTHY LEMELSON STEM ACADEMY$1,055 FOR THE DOROTHY LEMELSON STEM... | 2022 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD CASCADE WILLAMETTE | PORTLAND, OR | $125,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT OF THE EASTERN OREGON EDUCATION EXPANSION | 2022 |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD CASCADE WILLAMETTE | PORTLAND, OR | $125,000 | SUPPORT FOR THE EASTERN OREGON EDUCATION EXPANSION | 2024 |
| PEAR | PORTLAND, OR | $120,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS FOCUSING ON ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS YOUTH. | 2023 |
| HOLLA SCHOOL | PORTLAND, OR | $112,000 | SUPPORT FOR THE SCHOOL COUNSELOR POSITION | 2024 |
| BRIDGE MEADOWS | PORTLAND, OR | $105,000 | $30,000 OF SUPPORT FOR THE PROJECT MANAGER POSITION$75,000 OF SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST POSITION | 2024 |
| CHILDREN'S INSTITUTE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $100,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY | SALEM, OR | $100,000 | SUPPORT FOR THE DOROTHY LEMELSON FOUNDATION GRANT FUND AT THE UNIVERSITY'S PACIFIC NORTHWEST COLLEGE OF THE ARTS | 2024 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO | RENO, NV | $100,000 | SUPPORT FOR DEAN'S FUTURE SCHOLARS | 2024 |
| PEAR | PORTLAND, OR | $95,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMS FOCUSING ON ASSISTANCE FOR HOMELESS YOUTH. | 2023 |