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The Lemole Family Charitable Trust

Preselected recipients only Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania · EIN 232887165

The Lemole Family Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Huntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2023 it gave $533,115 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $360,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

Giving in 2023 was up from $360,000 the year before.

100% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2020$622,00022$30.1 million
2022$360,0001$24.7 million
2023$533,11542$29.3 million

How to apply

The Lemole Family Charitable Trust 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Lemole Family Charitable Trust funds

Where it gives

Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Pennsylvania. It also paid $2,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.

StateGrantsAmount
Pennsylvania15$430,025
California3$20,750
Virginia4$19,240
Delaware2$15,000
Florida3$12,500
Connecticut1$10,000
Texas3$9,000
District of Columbia2$8,000
Indiana1$2,000
Tennessee2$1,500

Grants paid in 2023

The 40 largest of 42 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Temple University - Lymphatics Pledge
Philadelphia, PA
To support exempt functions$360,000
Child Fund
Merrifield, VA
To support exempt functions$15,000
World Vision
Devon, PA
To support exempt functions$15,000
Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue Inc
Valley Center, CA
To support exempt functions$10,500
Royal Poinciana
Palm Beach, FL
To support exempt functions$10,000
Save the Children
Fairfield, CT
To support exempt functions$10,000
Serviam Girls Academy
Wilmington, DE
To support exempt functions$10,000
Jefferson Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
To support exempt functions$10,000
Swedenborg Foundation
Royersford, PA
To support exempt functions$10,000
Change your Brain Foundation
Costa Mesa, CA
To support exempt functions$10,000
Mercy Ships
Garden Valley, TX
To support exempt functions$7,000
Philly House
Philadelphia, PA
To support exempt functions$6,000
Birthright
Philadelphia, PA
To support exempt functions$5,000
Finca
Washington, DC
To support exempt functions$5,000
Amigos de Jesus
Malvern, PA
To support exempt functions$5,000
Sunday Breakfast Mission
Wilmington, DE
To support exempt functions$5,000
Huntingdon Valley Fire Co #1
Huntingdon Valley, PA
To support exempt functions$4,975
City Team
Chester, PA
To support exempt functions$4,500
Philabundance
Philadelphia, PA
To support exempt functions$3,000
Soar
Washington, DC
To support exempt functions$3,000
Covenant House Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
To support exempt functions$2,500
Share Food Program
Philadelphia, PA
To support exempt functions$2,500
Prison Fellowship
Merrifield, VA
To support exempt functions$2,000
The Swedenborg SocietyTo support exempt functions$2,000
Feed The Hungry
South Bend, IN
To support exempt functions$2,000
Food for the Poor
Coconut Creek, FL
To support exempt functions$2,000
Operation Smile
Virginia Beach, VA
To support exempt functions$1,240
Christian Appalachian Project
Lexington, KY
To support exempt functions$1,000
Pennsylvanians for Human Life
West Chester, PA
To support exempt functions$1,000
Salvation Army
Harlan, IA
To support exempt functions$1,000
Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecelia Congregation
Nashville, TN
To support exempt functions$1,000
Cal Farleys Boys Ranch
Amarillo, TX
To support exempt functions$1,000
Buckner International
Dallas, TX
To support exempt functions$1,000
TechnoServe
Arlington, VA
To support exempt functions$1,000
Project K9 Hero
Whitwell, TN
To support exempt functions$500
Paws for Purple Hearts
Canyonville, OR
To support exempt functions$500
Alaqua Animal Refuge
Freeport, FL
To support exempt functions$500
Boys and Girls Club of America
Atlanta, GA
To support exempt functions$500
Little Longears Miniture Donkey Rescue
New Oxford, PA
To support exempt functions$300
Huntingdon Valley Library
Huntingdon Valley, PA
To support exempt functions$250

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Lemole Family Charitable Trust accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Lemole Family Charitable Trust give?

$533,115 in tax year 2023, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.

Who runs The Lemole Family Charitable Trust?

Its 2023 filing lists Emily Jane A Lemole (Trustee), Gerald M Lemole (Trustee), Lisa Lemole OZ (Trustee) and Laura Lemole Dupont (Trustee) among 8 officers and trustees.

What does The Lemole Family Charitable Trust fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.

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