Fred A Lennon Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Fred A Lennon Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Pepper Pike, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.8 million in 133 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $450,000. 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$3.8 million
- Number of grants133
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$450,000
- Assets$84.9 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.5 million the year before.
31% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.5 million | 121 | $81.7 million |
| 2024 | $3.8 million | 133 | $84.9 million |
How to apply
Fred A Lennon Charitable Trust 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 Fred A Lennon Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 109 | $3.0 million |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $293,500 |
| Virginia | 5 | $207,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $100,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $50,000 |
| New York | 2 | $40,300 |
| Maryland | 2 | $26,000 |
| California | 2 | $5,200 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $2,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | General support | $450,000 |
| Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs | General support | $160,000 |
| Metrohealth Foundation - Fes | General support | $150,000 |
| Julie Billart Schools | General support | $130,000 |
| Benedictine High School | General support | $116,500 |
| Cuyahoga Community College Fdn | General support | $101,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland | General support | $100,000 |
| National Institute for Labor Relations Research (Va) | General support | $100,000 |
| National Right to Work Legal Defense Fdn (Va) | General support | $100,000 |
| The 22 Project | General support | $100,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank | General support | $80,250 |
| Capital Research Center | General support | $80,000 |
| Fund for American Studies | General support | $77,500 |
| Magnet | General support | $75,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | General support | $75,000 |
| St Martin de Porres High School | General support | $75,000 |
| St Casimir Parish | General support | $61,000 |
| First Tee Foundation of Cleveland | General support | $60,000 |
| Teach for America | General support | $60,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland | General support | $55,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of NE Ohio | General support | $55,000 |
| Youth Opportunies Unlimited | General support | $55,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope of NE Ohio | General support | $50,000 |
| Buckeye Institute | General support | $50,000 |
| City Year | General support | $50,000 |
| Ed Keating Center Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Greater Cleveland | General support | $50,000 |
| Holy Rosary Church | General support | $50,000 |
| Providence House | General support | $50,000 |
| Tax Foundation (DC) | General support | $50,000 |
| Vatican Observatory Foundation (Az) | General support | $50,000 |
| Volunteers of America | General support | $50,000 |
| Flat Rock Homes | General support | $46,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs | General support | $40,000 |
| Ho Mita Koda Foundation | General support | $40,000 |
| Lawrence School | General support | $40,000 |
| Partnership Schools - Cleveland | General support | $40,000 |
| City Mission | General support | $35,000 |
| Global Cleveland | General support | $33,000 |
| American Policy Roundtable | General support | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Norbert J Tobbe
- Thomas J Janoch
- Timothy P Ryan
- Christopher Hitchcock
- Dech Holdings LLC
- David E Waltermire
Questions people ask
Does Fred A Lennon Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Fred A Lennon Charitable Trust give?
$3.8 million in tax year 2024, across 133 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Fred A Lennon Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Norbert J Tobbe (Trustee), Thomas J Janoch (Trustee/Treasurer), Timothy P Ryan (Trustee) and Christopher Hitchcock (Executive Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Fred A Lennon Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and science and research.