The Robert Lemelson Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Robert Lemelson Foundation is a private foundation in Pacific Palisades, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $333,957 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $26,210 and the largest $180,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$333,957
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$26,210
- Largest grant$180,000
- Assets$7.8 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $520,050 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $520,050 | 5 | $7.2 million |
| 2024 | $333,957 | 6 | $7.8 million |
How to apply
The Robert Lemelson 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Robert Lemelson Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $282,700 |
| New York | 2 | $50,744 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $513 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Friends of Hebrew University | General funds | $180,000 |
| UCLA Foundation | Designated to thedepartment of anthropology: for the c-blaac 2025 program | $100,000 |
| Myriad USA | Putra bangsa sch/ninik supartini scholarship | $49,721 |
| Beyond Baroque Foundation | General funds | $2,700 |
| Brooklyn Workforce Innovations | F.lefrak annual celebration | $1,023 |
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge | Pan mass challenge 2024 | $513 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Lemelson PHD
- Zoe Lemelson
- Lois Shickman
Questions people ask
Does The Robert Lemelson Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Robert Lemelson Foundation give?
$333,957 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $26,210.
Who runs The Robert Lemelson Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Lemelson PHD (President), Zoe Lemelson (Secretary) and Lois Shickman (Chief Financial Officer).
What does The Robert Lemelson Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.