The Llewellyn Foundation
Accepts applications
The Llewellyn Foundation is a private foundation in Springfield, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.0 million in 51 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.0 million
- Number of grants51
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$21.0 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $938,500 the year before.
55% of its 2024 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 | $938,500 | 48 | $21.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 51 | $21.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Llewellyn Foundation 40 South Limestone Street, Springfield, OH 45502 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (419) 324-6800 |
| What to submit | Applicants must furnish proof of 501(c)3 non-profit status. Proposals must include a complete description of the project, program or position for which funding is sought and the rationale for such project, program or position (not to exceed three pages); a budget and estimated timeline for use of funds; a list of other potential or secured funding sources for this project, program or position. |
| Deadlines | Spring deadline - april 30 fall deadline - september 30 |
| Restrictions | Public charity - 501(c)(3) exempt organizations |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Llewellyn Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Montana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | 27 | $504,000 |
| Massachusetts | 15 | $400,000 |
| Ohio | 6 | $65,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $28,000 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $18,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $5,600 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CCF | General | $100,000 |
| Esac Housing Assistance | Fall prevention | $35,000 |
| Missoula Interfaith Colaborative | Staff truck | $35,000 |
| Edvestors | Zeroing in on math | $30,000 |
| Mystic River Watershed Association | Greenways | $30,000 |
| Bsfi | General | $28,000 |
| YWCA Missoula | Child care center mural, wrap around | $28,000 |
| City Sprouts | General | $25,000 |
| Common Good Msla | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Cycle Kids | Books | $25,000 |
| Families for A Liveable Climate | Climate advocacy | $25,000 |
| Found in Translation | Interpreter training | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Children Boston | General | $25,000 |
| Friends of the Children West | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Jeanette Rankin Peace Center | General | $25,000 |
| Montana Food Bank Network | Capital cleaning & gleaning | $25,000 |
| Montana Land Reliance | Comms project | $25,000 |
| Trinity Boston Connects | General | $25,000 |
| Youth Homes | Therapeutic shelter pilot | $25,000 |
| 826 Boston | After school project | $20,000 |
| Brightways Learning | General | $20,000 |
| Community Food and Agriculture | Rebrand and fiscal operation | $20,000 |
| Home Resource | General | $20,000 |
| Mist Free Cycles | General | $20,000 |
| Trust Montana | General | $20,000 |
| Wild Rockies Field Institute | Capacity bldg | $20,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club Missoula | General | $18,000 |
| Empower Mt | 2nd year oper | $18,000 |
| Ijnr | Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Catholic Charities of SW Oh | General | $15,000 |
| Climate Smart Missoula | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Conservation Law Foundation | General | $15,000 |
| Family Access of Newton | Counseling | $15,000 |
| Missoula Writing Colaborative | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Neighborhood Housing Partnership of | General | $15,000 |
| Missoula Food Bank | 2nd yr equity proj | $12,000 |
| Open Air | Communications and media | $12,000 |
| BBBS of Northwest Mt | General | $10,000 |
| Building Audacity | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chickadee CS | Grneral | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jonathan B Lupfer
- Caroline Lupfer Kurtz
- Willis O Kurtz
- Susan Berseth
Questions people ask
Does The Llewellyn Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Spring deadline - april 30 fall deadline - september 30.
How much does The Llewellyn Foundation give?
$1.0 million in tax year 2024, across 51 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The Llewellyn Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jonathan B Lupfer (Trustee/Trea), Caroline Lupfer Kurtz (Trustee/Secr), Willis O Kurtz (Trustee) and Susan Berseth (Trustee).
What does The Llewellyn Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, environment and conservation and human services.