L Z Francis Foundation Ima
Preselected recipients only
L Z Francis Foundation Ima is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $609,500 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $119,000. 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$609,500
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$119,000
- Assets$13.0 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $636,000 the year before.
24% 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 | $636,000 | 27 | $12.5 million |
| 2024 | $609,500 | 29 | $13.0 million |
How to apply
L Z Francis Foundation Ima 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 L Z Francis Foundation Ima funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Vermont.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | 24 | $549,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $15,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont Land Trust | Water quality solutions on | $119,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | Capital campaign & marshall | $63,000 |
| Intervale Center | Agricultural development | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Vermont Chapter | Dam removal project | $44,000 |
| Outright Vermont | Operations grant | $30,000 |
| Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium | Matsinger forest project | $25,000 |
| Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund | Support for vermont food | $25,000 |
| South Hero Land Trust Inc | Goulet farm conservation | $25,000 |
| Zeno Mountain Farm | Expansion and rennovation | $25,000 |
| New Learning Journey | Campaign for barn | $25,000 |
| Oxfam America | Gaza humanitarian response | $20,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Community forest project | $15,000 |
| Vermont Natural Resources | General support | $15,000 |
| Flynn Center for the Performing Arts | Education programming | $15,000 |
| Living Classrooms | Tomorrow's promise campaign | $15,000 |
| The Center for an Agricultural Economy | Operating grant | $15,000 |
| Northern Forest Center | Revitalization efforts in | $10,000 |
| Scholarship Fnd of Indian River Cnty | Sofia blanchard mem | $10,000 |
| Vermont Community Garden Network Inc | Affordable housing garden | $10,000 |
| South Hero Library Foundation | General operating | $10,000 |
| Local Motion Inc | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Spectrum Youth & Family Services | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Uvm Home Health Network | General support | $5,000 |
| Committee on Temporary Shelter | For housing resource center | $5,000 |
| CCTV Ctr for Media & Democracy | Vermont language justice | $5,000 |
| Feeding Chittenden | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rural Vermont | Educational programming | $5,000 |
| Sustainability Academy PTO | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Katharine Nason Tipper
- Charles F Tipper
- Jessica A Oski
Questions people ask
Does L Z Francis Foundation Ima accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does L Z Francis Foundation Ima give?
$609,500 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs L Z Francis Foundation Ima?
Its 2024 filing lists Katharine Nason Tipper (Pres/Treasurer), Charles F Tipper (Vice Pres/Secretary) and Jessica A Oski (Vice Pres/Asst. Secretary).
What does L Z Francis Foundation Ima fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and community development.