Lennox Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lennox Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.2 million in 203 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $200,000. 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$4.2 million
- Number of grants203
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$81.2 million
- New grantees65%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.1 million the year before.
65% 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 | $3.1 million | 109 | $72.5 million |
| 2024 | $4.2 million | 203 | $81.2 million |
How to apply
Lennox 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.
What Lennox Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 29 states, the most to Maine. It also paid $139,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maine | 17 | $471,000 |
| Colorado | 16 | $452,808 |
| Massachusetts | 17 | $441,875 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $415,000 |
| California | 44 | $365,375 |
| Montana | 7 | $317,500 |
| New York | 17 | $258,250 |
| Idaho | 7 | $231,000 |
| Connecticut | 7 | $226,500 |
| Arkansas | 8 | $128,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy | TNC Staff Enrichment Week | $200,000 |
| Animal Shelter of Wood River Valley | Equipment and Medical Supplies fund for the Mountain Humane Medical Clinic | $100,000 |
| Bridge | IDEA Institute & Solidarity Projects- Community and Workforce Development | $100,000 |
| Bridger Ski Foundation | Preserving & Enhancing Sunset Hills: The Heartbeat of our Ski Community | $100,000 |
| Camp Chippewa Foundation | KP II (Kohler Palace 2) | $100,000 |
| Diffvelopment | Operations fund for Optimal Growth | $100,000 |
| Friends of Willow Creek of Sausalito | Willow Creek Daylighting Project Monitoring, Outreach and Support | $100,000 |
| Highland Hospital of Rochester | Providing the highest standard of care and compassion of our unhoused patient population | $100,000 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang Fund Inc | The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp's New Arched Entrance Sign and Heating Upgrades to Cabins fund | $100,000 |
| Mano A Mano International Partners | Drilling Deep Wells to Improve Health in Rural Bolivia by Reducing Water-borne Disease and Increasing Food Security | $100,000 |
| Missoula Curling Club | MCC Dedicated Ice Initiative | $100,000 |
| Montana Skatepark Association | Drop-in Program | $100,000 |
| Naomis Village Inc | Construction/Furnishing fund of Cornerstone Preparatory Academy Facilities Warehouse | $100,000 |
| Preble Street | Preble Street Housing Fund | $100,000 |
| Project Angel Heart | Home-delivered, medically tailored meals to low-income Coloradans living with severe illness | $100,000 |
| Steamboat Health & Recreation Association | OTHS Capital Campaign "It's in the Water" - Pool Reconstruction Project | $100,000 |
| Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club Inc | Liman Mountain Center (LMC) Improvements and Equipment fund | $100,000 |
| The Arc of the Farmington Valley Inc | Favarh Recreation Program Expansion | $100,000 |
| The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation Inc | Leading with Equity | $100,000 |
| The Treehouse Foundation Inc | Treehouse Video Library | $100,000 |
| University of Maine | UMF Sweatt-Winter Nature Based Early Childhood Expanded Playground Project | $100,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust Company | Expanding our Office to Expand our Impact | $100,000 |
| Human Rights Academy | Expenditure Responsibility Grant | $89,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Institute | Climate Change Mitigation: Capacity Building in Developing Regions | $79,308 |
| Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types | Expanding the Impact of FIRST's Research Program and Engaging the FIRST Community in Advancing Research | $75,950 |
| Portland Wheelers | Expanding Our Reach | $75,000 |
| Berkshire South Regional Community Center | Increasing Access & Equity | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine | BGCSM Swim Well Aquatics | $50,000 |
| Childrens Cancer Association | Providing the healing power of music with JoyRx Music program for seriously ill youth in the Portland, OR/SW Washington areas | $50,000 |
| Coalition of Oregon Land Trusts | The Future of Oregon's Land and People fund | $50,000 |
| Fayetteville Public Library Foundation | Fayetteville Public Library's Books and Bites Program | $50,000 |
| Green Mountain Horse Association Inc | Youth Center Lighting and Grounds Equipment Project | $50,000 |
| Humane Society of Rochester and Monroe County Pca | The Kindness for All Kind Campaign - East Campus Septic Fields | $50,000 |
| Portland Community Squash | The Community Commons Campaign | $50,000 |
| Portland Education Foundation | Extended Learning Opportunities for Portland Students | $50,000 |
| Student Engery | Expenditure Responsibility Grant | $50,000 |
| Young Mens Christian Association of Southeast Vent | Find My Genius Afterschool STEAM Activities and Simi Valley Family YMCA Community Hub Development | $50,000 |
| I Live to WPD | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| California Polytechnic State University Foundation | Dane Christian Phelps Memorial Scholarship Endowment fund | $22,500 |
| Pegasus Early Music | Pegasus Early Music celebrates its 20th Season with performances of the Monteverdi Vespers | $21,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Ryan Billingsley
- Nick Booth
- Evan Brown
- Katie Concannon
- Jovan James
- Kristin Krahmer
- Linnea Medsker
- Kasey Mossey
- Laura Newman
- Megan Norris
- Will Norris
- Elizabeth Puchir
- Pete Schmidt
- Jeff Storey
- John Zink
Questions people ask
Does Lennox Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lennox Foundation give?
$4.2 million in tax year 2024, across 203 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Lennox Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ryan Billingsley (Trustee), Nick Booth (Trustee, Sec), Evan Brown (Trustee) and Katie Concannon (Trustee, Chair) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Lennox Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.