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Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation

Preselected recipients only Akron, Ohio · EIN 341897221

Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation is a private foundation in Akron, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $80,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $3,750 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was down from $107,500 the year before.

67% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$97,0009$257,962
2024$107,50010$178,604
2025$80,0006$116,689

How to apply

Jean Thomas Lambert 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 Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Ohio.

StateGrantsAmount
Ohio1$50,000
Florida3$22,500
Colorado2$7,500

Grants paid in 2025

All 6 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
1)THE Nature Conservancy
Cleveland, OH
General operatingcurrent programs$50,000
2)CAMPUS Crusade for Christ (Cru)
Orlando, FL
Support ministryof kara beasley$20,000
5)CRESTED Butte Avalanche Center
Crested Butte, CO
Avalancheforcasting &staff training$5,000
3)AIARE
Gunnison, CO
Avalanche research& education$2,500
6)JOHNS Island Community
Vero Beach, FL
General operatingsupport$1,500
4)INDIAN River Land Trust
Vero Beach, FL
Generaloperating support$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation give?

$80,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $3,750.

Who runs Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Nancy Gotfredson (President/Ceo), Thomas Lambert (Trustee), Adam Reymann (Trustee) and Patrick J Weschler (Secretary).

What does Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.

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