Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $385,000 in 45 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$385,000
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$9.5 million
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2024 was down from $555,358 the year before.
80% 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 | $555,358 | 41 | $8.9 million |
| 2024 | $385,000 | 45 | $9.5 million |
How to apply
Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons 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.
What Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 41 | $340,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $30,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Clinic | General operating | $40,000 |
| YMCA | General operating | $25,000 |
| Missouri Southern Foundation | General operating | $20,000 |
| Carterville Cemetery Association Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Joplin Regional Medical School Alliance | General operating | $15,000 |
| Southwest Missouri Comm Alliance | General operating | $15,000 |
| Children's Haven | General operating | $15,000 |
| Children's Center of SW Missouri | General operating | $12,500 |
| Mercy Health Foundation Joplin | General operating | $12,500 |
| Boys and Girls Clubs of SW Missouri | General operating | $12,500 |
| Main Street Joplin | General operating | $12,500 |
| Bright Futures Joplin | General operating | $12,500 |
| American Cancer Society | General operating | $10,000 |
| College of the Ozarks | Scholarship | $10,000 |
| Childrens Mercy Hospital | General operating | $10,000 |
| Regional Health and Welfare | General operating | $10,000 |
| Joplin Schools | Scholarship | $9,500 |
| Joplin Historical and Mineral Museum | General operating | $9,000 |
| Freeman Health System | General operating | $9,000 |
| New Heights Christian Academy | Scholarship | $7,500 |
| Lafayette House | General operating | $5,125 |
| Life Choices | General operating | $5,000 |
| Higher Power Garage | General operating | $5,000 |
| Barnabas Foundation | General operating | $5,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities of the F | General operating | $5,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General operating | $5,000 |
| Jasper County Casa | General operating | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General operating | $5,000 |
| Joplin Transitional Housing Inc | General operating | $4,500 |
| Joplin Association for the Blind | General operating | $4,000 |
| Joplin Nala Read | General operating | $4,000 |
| Economic Security Corporation | General operating | $4,000 |
| Crosslines Churches Joplin Area | General operating | $4,000 |
| Joplin Library Foundation | General operating | $4,000 |
| George A Spiva Center for the Arts | General operating | $4,000 |
| Promusica | General operating | $4,000 |
| Creative Learning Alliance | General operating | $4,000 |
| Pressing Toward the Goal Ministries | General operating | $4,000 |
| Ascent Recovery Residences | General operating | $3,000 |
| Missouri State University Foundation | Scholarship | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Dennis Smith
- Dr Norm Ridder
- Dr Melinda Moss
- US Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust give?
$385,000 in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Dr Dennis Smith (Grant Selection), Dr Norm Ridder (Grant Selection), Dr Melinda Moss (Grant Selection) and US Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Jean Jack and Mildred Lemons Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.