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Lemos Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Del Mar, California · EIN 873899954

Lemos Family Foundation is a private foundation in Del Mar, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $15,945 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $7,972 and the largest $11,950. 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.

50% 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
2023$12,5001$3.2 million
2024$15,9452$4.1 million

How to apply

Lemos 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 Lemos Family Foundation funds

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Health Access InitiativeGrant to provide basic healthcare to women in Cameroon$11,950
Turkish Maarif FoundationGrant to support international schools that promote Turkish education and culture.$3,995

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Lemos Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Lemos Family Foundation give?

$15,945 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $7,972.

Who runs Lemos Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Dali Lemos (President), Americo Lemos (Treasurer) and Samy Lemos (Secretary).

What does Lemos Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly international, health and arts and culture.

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