Lehner Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Lehner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Akron, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 96 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants96
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$18.1 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $988,600 the year before.
26% 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 | $988,600 | 93 | $17.4 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 96 | $18.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ms Robin Compton Exec Director PO Box 6599, Akron, OH 44312 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (330) 571-0571, lehnerfamilyfdn@gmail.com |
| What to submit | One page summary containing: purpose of the organization purpose of the grant request, total project cost, project timetable, amount requested from this and other foundations and major supporters. Your most recent year- end financial statements and most recent form 990, a list of the board of directors, your 501(c)(3) letter from the IRS if you have not received a grant in the past from this foundation, and contact information for the individual making the grant request. |
| Deadlines | March 31, june 30, september 30 and december 31. |
| Restrictions | 501(c)(3) organizations serving primarily summit county Ohio. |
What Lehner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 96 | $1.2 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Zoological Park | New heights | $150,000 |
| Akron Art Museum | Centennial | $140,000 |
| Summa Health | Summa health west tower | $125,000 |
| Akron History Center | The rubber capital of the world | $40,000 |
| Rotary Camp for Children | 2024 reg... | $35,000 |
| Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens | Strategic plan & operational funding | $30,000 |
| Loyola Retreat House | Repair and restoration | $25,000 |
| St Mary Urban Education Initiative | Education endowment fund | $25,000 |
| Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens | Gala grant | $25,000 |
| The Village of St Edward | Spiritual c... | $25,000 |
| Truly Reaching You Inc | Transform... | $25,000 |
| Akron Children's Hospital | Body worn | $20,000 |
| Akron Zoological Park | Summer safari | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | Disaster | $20,000 |
| Embracing Futures Inc | Orthodontic care program | $20,000 |
| St Hilary Parish Foundation | Support & development fund | $20,000 |
| Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens | Redesign | $20,000 |
| Access Inc | Conference room furniture | $15,000 |
| Akron Canton Food Bank | Direct distribution program | $15,000 |
| The Well Akron CDC | Mature te... | $15,000 |
| United Disability Services | Consolidation of facilities | $15,000 |
| Akron Area YMCA | Early care & education centers | $10,000 |
| Akron Art Museum | Auction & exhibition funding | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Acts of courage akron & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Art Resources Transformations | Curated storefront | $10,000 |
| Axesspointe Community Health Center | Purchase | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Akron | Camping scavenger hunt | $10,000 |
| Community Legal Aid | Veterans legal project | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Summit County | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of the Elms | February fantasy sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Casa Board Volunteer Assoc | Redesign volunteer recruitment | $8,000 |
| The First Tee of Greater Akron | Snag | $8,000 |
| University of Akron Foundation | Scholarships, donation & endowment | $8,000 |
| American Red Cross | Donation | $7,500 |
| Bluecoats | Sponsor charity gold classic | $7,500 |
| Child Guidance & Family Solutions | Therapeutic aid | $7,500 |
| Akron Zoo | Donation | $7,250 |
| Akron Soul Train | Arts in residence program | $7,000 |
| Embrace Clinic & Care Center | Education & marketing | $7,000 |
| Akron Community Foundation | Bronze sponsor | $6,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Brennan Manna Diamond
- David M Koly
- Rick Burke
Questions people ask
Does Lehner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 31, june 30, september 30 and december 31..
How much does Lehner Family Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 96 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Lehner Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brennan Manna Diamond (Manager), David M Koly (Manager) and Rick Burke (Manager).
What does Lehner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, arts and culture and animals.