Lemon Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Lemon Family Foundation is a private foundation in Edmond, Oklahoma. In tax year 2025 it gave $177,300 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$177,300
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$5.7 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $149,500 the year before.
19% of its 2025 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 | $146,500 | 23 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $149,500 | 22 | $4.0 million |
| 2025 | $177,300 | 22 | $5.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Larry Lemon 11300 Running Deer Court, Edmond, OK 73013-8344 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (405) 397-2097, llemon1@cox.net |
| What to submit | Letter form |
| Deadlines | Oct 1 of each year |
What Lemon Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Oklahoma.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 20 | $160,800 |
| Missouri | 1 | $15,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleats for Kids | Programs | $50,000 |
| Individual | Programs | $25,000 |
| Whiz Kid of Oklahoma | Programs | $20,000 |
| Acts 2 United Methodist Church | Programs | $15,300 |
| Kids Across America | Programs | $15,000 |
| Oklahoma City School Foundation | Programs | $10,000 |
| Project Transformation | Programs | $10,000 |
| Infant Crisis Services Inc | Programs | $5,000 |
| Skyline Church Inc | Programs | $5,000 |
| Edmond Santa Fe High School | Programs | $2,500 |
| Individual | Programs | $2,500 |
| St Paul School of Theology | Programs | $2,500 |
| Individual | Programs | $2,000 |
| Dinner With Love Foundation | Programs | $2,000 |
| Cross Point Camp Retreat | Programs | $2,000 |
| Individual | Programs | $1,500 |
| Individual | Programs | $1,500 |
| The National World War II Museum | Programs | $1,500 |
| Sooner Golden Retriever Rescue | Programs | $1,000 |
| Empower | Programs | $1,000 |
| Individual | Programs | $1,000 |
| Oklahoma City University | Programs | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Larry Lemon
Questions people ask
Does Lemon Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Oct 1 of each year.
How much does Lemon Family Foundation give?
$177,300 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Lemon Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Larry Lemon (Executive Dir.).
What does Lemon Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and education.