The Lematta Foundation
Accepts applications
The Lematta Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $62,500 and the largest $1.0 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.2 million
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$62,500
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$35.2 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $5.9 million the year before.
25% 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 | $1.5 million | 18 | $33.8 million |
| 2024 | $5.9 million | 9 | $31.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 4 | $35.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Bank of America Private Bank 401 Union Street Floor 24, Seattle, WA 98101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 358-0912, janet.jacobs@bofa.com |
| What to submit | No prescribed form. Applications should state how the requested funds will be used. |
| Restrictions | Donee must provide proof of IRS classification for charitable status. |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 2 | $1.0 million |
| Utah | 1 | $75,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Environmental Council | Charitable | $1.0 million |
| Coafrica | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Oregon Epispocal School | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Vancouver Symphony | Charitable | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy C Lematta
- W Bart Lematta
- Marci Ann Walsh
- Nancy E Lematta
- Gregory A Damico
Questions people ask
Does The Lematta Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Lematta Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $62,500.
Who runs The Lematta Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy C Lematta (President), W Bart Lematta (Vice President), Marci Ann Walsh (Treasurer) and Nancy E Lematta (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.