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Business of Caring - the Lehman Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Scottsdale, Arizona · EIN 866305414

Business of Caring - the Lehman Family Foundation is a private foundation in Scottsdale, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $28,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $12,500 the year before.

100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2021$150,69011$4,137
2022$133,66713$137
2023$12,5001$2,086
2024$28,0004$5,087

How to apply

Business of Caring - the Lehman Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Business of Caring - the Lehman Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oklahoma.

StateGrantsAmount
Oklahoma1$10,000
South Dakota1$10,000
Arizona2$8,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Christian Life Ministries
Rapid City, SD
Religious$10,000
Folds of Honor
Owasso, OK
For assistance and scholarships for spouses and children of soldiers killed or disabled.$10,000
Cortney's Place
Scottsdale, AZ
Physically and mentally challenged persons$5,000
Elevate Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ
Urban youth$3,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Business of Caring - the Lehman Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Business of Caring - the Lehman Family Foundation give?

$28,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.

Who runs Business of Caring - the Lehman Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Thomas E Lehman (Trustee) and Melissa A Lehman (Trustee).

What does Business of Caring - the Lehman Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly youth programs.

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