The Lehman Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lehman Foundation is a private foundation in Newtown, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $317,030 in 30 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $85,000. 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$317,030
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$7.7 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2024 was up from $165,000 the year before.
20% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $243,924 | 26 | $6.3 million |
| 2023 | $165,000 | 26 | $7.4 million |
| 2024 | $317,030 | 30 | $7.7 million |
How to apply
The Lehman 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.
What The Lehman Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 9 | $138,000 |
| New York | 8 | $113,030 |
| California | 3 | $23,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $13,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $9,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Valley Music Festival | Charitable Support | $85,000 |
| School of American Ballet | Charitable Support | $60,000 |
| Higher Ground Sun Valley | Charitable Support | $20,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust Co | Charitable Support | $20,000 |
| Fountain House Inc | Charitable Support | $15,000 |
| American Himalayan Foundation | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Community Library Association | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Nepal Seeds | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| The Mountain Fund | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Video Volunteers | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Mint Theater Company | Charitable Support | $8,000 |
| Blaine County Recreation District | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Moore College of Art | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| The Argyros Performing Arts Center | Charitable Support | $5,000 |
| Far and Wise ID | General support | $5,000 |
| Princess Grace Foundation | General Support | $5,000 |
| Adobe Foundation Inc | Charitable Support | $4,000 |
| Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve | Charitable Support | $4,000 |
| Lee Pesky Learning Center | Charitable Support | $4,000 |
| Perform Opera in Italy | Charitable Support | $3,000 |
| Hudson River Park | General Support | $2,030 |
| Bucks County Playhouse | Charitable Support | $2,000 |
| Isabel O'Neil Foundation | Charitable Support | $2,000 |
| Ketchum - Sun Valley Volunteer Association | Charitable Support | $2,000 |
| The Foundation for Cultural Review | The New Criterion | $2,000 |
| Fisherman's Mark | Charitable Support | $1,000 |
| Bucks County Police | General support | $1,000 |
| John Jay College | General Support | $1,000 |
| Upper Makefield Township Fire | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- John Lehman Jr
- Barbara Lehman
- Alexandra Lehman
- Grace Lehman
- John Lehman III
- HILARY Walton LEHMAN
Questions people ask
Does The Lehman Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lehman Foundation give?
$317,030 in tax year 2024, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Lehman Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John Lehman Jr (Chairman/Treasurer), Barbara Lehman (Executive Director), Alexandra Lehman (Assistant Executive Director) and Grace Lehman (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Lehman Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.