Lemon-Aide Fund
Preselected recipients only
Lemon-Aide Fund is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $699,164 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $30,011 and the largest $296,600. 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$699,164
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$30,011
- Largest grant$296,600
- Assets$0
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $177,964 the year before.
50% 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 | $177,964 | 5 | $802,488 |
| 2024 | $699,164 | 9 | $0 |
How to apply
Lemon-Aide Fund 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 Lemon-Aide Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 7 | $441,824 |
| Ohio | 2 | $257,340 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville Public Library | To support organizational activities | $296,600 |
| Fidelity Charitable | To support organizational activities | $220,000 |
| Adventure Science Museum | To support organizational activities | $49,005 |
| Fidelity Charitable | To support organizational activities | $37,340 |
| Oasis Center | To support organizational activities | $30,011 |
| Nashville Public Radio | To support organizational activities | $20,101 |
| Nashville Children's Theatre | To support organizational activities | $20,007 |
| Gateway STEM | To support organizational activities | $16,100 |
| Montessori Academy | To support organizational activities | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan Krantz
- Sara Derks
- Tom Teller
- John Teselle
Questions people ask
Does Lemon-Aide Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lemon-Aide Fund give?
$699,164 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $30,011.
Who runs Lemon-Aide Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Alan Krantz (President), Sara Derks (Secretary), Tom Teller (Director) and John Teselle (Director).
What does Lemon-Aide Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.