Lenovo Foundation
Accepts applications
Lenovo Foundation is a private foundation in Morrisville, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $823,038 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $42,500 and the largest $151,554. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$823,038
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$42,500
- Largest grant$151,554
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2025 was down from $866,430 the year before.
56% of its 2025 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 | $765,323 | 16 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $866,430 | 20 | $1.3 million |
| 2025 | $823,038 | 16 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lenovo Foundation 8001 Development Drive, Morrisville, NC 27560 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (360) 440-7215, giving@lenovo.org |
| What to submit, restrictions | https://www.lenovo.com/content/dam/lenovo/corporate/foundation/lenovo_charit able_giving_guidelines.pdf?msockid=223C523279886A0D23EE443F78796B4E |
| Deadlines | https://www.lenovo.com/content/dam/lenovo/corporate/foundation/lenovo_charit able_giving_guidelines. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lenovo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Carolina. It also paid $351,554 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 5 | $130,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $119,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $102,484 |
| New York | 1 | $75,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $35,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Taking It Global | Partnership payment | $151,554 |
| Laboratoria Inc | Partnership payment | $104,000 |
| United Way | Partnership payment | $102,484 |
| Red Americana (Latimpacto) | Partnership payment | $100,000 |
| Girls Who Code Inc | Partnership payment | $75,000 |
| Deadly Coders | Partnership payment | $50,000 |
| Junior Achievement | Partnership payment | $50,000 |
| Sitawi - Escolas Criativas | Partnership payment | $50,000 |
| Dress for Success | Partnership payment | $35,000 |
| Illinois Science & Technology Institute | Partnership payment | $30,000 |
| Kramden Institute | Partnership payment | $30,000 |
| Astronaut Scholarship Foundation | Partnership payment | $15,000 |
| Black Collegiate Gaming Institute | Partnership payment | $10,000 |
| Marbles Kids Museum | Partnership payment | $10,000 |
| Project Syncere | Partnership payment | $5,000 |
| Purpose Learning Lab | Partnership payment | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Monica Hauser Wolff
- Sydni Behm
- Calvin Crosslin
- Mary Jacques
- Felix Chu
- Charlotte Newman
- Jose Soares
- Hwang Jann Lee
Questions people ask
Does Lenovo Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: https://www.lenovo.com/content/dam/lenovo/corporate/foundation/lenovo_charit able_giving_guidelines.
How much does Lenovo Foundation give?
$823,038 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $42,500.
Who runs Lenovo Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Monica Hauser Wolff (Foundation Director), Sydni Behm (Foundation Manager), Calvin Crosslin (President) and Mary Jacques (Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Lenovo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, youth programs and education.