Mary Lou Lemon Foundation
EIN 461637247Total Given 2016–2024
$681K
71 grants · $76K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$5K
typical small grants · $2K–$10K
grant size
38%
supporter · 16/42 multi-year
repeat
$630K
Assets (2024)
42
Distinct Recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
No — Preselected Only
Contact Person
CHRYS D LEMON
Phone
(405) 848-7057
Deadlines
NO DEADLINES EXIST
How to Apply
NORMAL APPLICATION REQUEST
Restrictions
NO RESTRICTIONS EXIST
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $133K | $55K | $975 | 10 |
| 2017 | $23K | $42K | $12K | 8 |
| 2018 | $40K | $13K | $12K | 12 |
| 2020 | $1K | $2K | $1K | 2 |
| 2021 | $22K | $786K | $806K | 3 |
| 2022 | $255K | $580K | $50K | 13 |
| 2023 | $98K | $480K | $0 | 10 |
| 2024 | $109K | $630K | $259K | 13 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 71 grants on record
Minimum
$250
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$5K
Average
$10K
75th Pctl
$10K
Maximum
$151K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
RS
Robyn Lemon Sellers
7 yrs
President
Leadership
JL
James H Lemon
3 yrs
Secretary-Treasurer
Leadership
CL
Crys D Lemon
2 yrs
Secretary-Treasurer
Leadership
CL
Crys D Lemon
2 yrs
Secretary-Tr
Leadership
JL
James H Lemon
3 yrs
Secretary-Tr
Leadership
RS
Robyn Lemon Sellers
7 yrs
President
Leadership
CL
Chrys D Lemon
6 yrs
Secretary-Treasurer
Leadership
JL
James H Lemon
3 yrs
Secretary-Treasurer
Leadership
RS
Robyn Lemon Sellers
7 yrs
President
Leadership
CL
Chrys D Lemon
6 yrs
Secretary-Treasurer
Leadership
RS
Robyn Lemon Sellers
7 yrs
President
Leadership
CL
Chrys D Lemon
6 yrs
Secretary-Treasurer
Leadership
RS
Robyn Lemon Sellers
7 yrs
President
Leadership
CL
Chrys D Lemon
6 yrs
Secretary-Treasurer
Leadership
RS
Robyn Lemon Sellers
7 yrs
President
Leadership
CL
Chrys D Lemon
6 yrs
Secretary-Treasurer
Leadership
RS
Robyn Lemon Sellers
7 yrs
Vice-President
Leadership
RL
Robert D Lemon
President
Leadership
CL
Chrys D Lemon
6 yrs
Secretary-Treasurer
Leadership
Grants Awarded (71 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church of the Open Arms | Oklahoma City, OK | $151,250 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2022 |
| Biogas Researchers Inc | Washington, DC | $75,000 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2016 |
| The Oklahoma Observer | Oklahoma City, OK | $31,000 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2023 |
| American Pops Orchestra | Washington, DC | $20,000 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2022 |
| Dona Ana Village Association | Dona Ana, NM | $20,000 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2022 |
| Elected Officials to Protect America | Rockland, ME | $20,000 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2024 |
| Congressional Chorus | Washington, DC | $20,000 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2016 |
| Biogas Researchers Inc | Washington, DC | $20,000 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2018 |
| University Place Christian Church | Oklahoma City, OK | $16,000 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2021 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs | Calabasas, CA | $15,000 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2024 |
| Church of the Open Arms | Oklahoma City, OK | $14,000 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2023 |
| The Pvblic Foundation | Atlanta, GA | $12,500 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2024 |
| African Indians of the 5 Civilized Tribes Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | $10,000 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2022 |
| The Peace House | Oklahoma City, OK | $10,000 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2022 |
| The Trevor Project | West Hollywood, CA | $10,000 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2022 |
| Voice Education Fund | Oklahoma City, OK | $10,000 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2022 |
| Twisted Arts | Tulsa, OK | $10,000 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Museum of the Palestinian People | Washington, DC | $10,000 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2023 |
| Could You | New York, NY | $10,000 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2023 |
| The Peace House | Oklahoma City, OK | $10,000 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2024 |
| Voice Education Fund | Oklahoma City, OK | $10,000 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2024 |
| Phillips Theological Seminary | Tulsa, OK | $10,000 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2024 |
| University Place Christian Church | Oklahoma City, OK | $10,000 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2016 |
| Congressional Chorus | Washington, DC | $10,000 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 2017 |
| Church of the Open Arms | Oklahoma City, OK | $7,000 | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 2024 |