Dorothy Lemelson Foundation — Grants, Assets & 990-PF Profile

Dorothy Lemelson Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada with $41.1M in assets, focused on Philanthropy & Grantmaking. Profile based on its IRS Form 990-PF filing, compiled by Grantoria.

$41.1Mtotal assets

2013IRS ruling year

Philanthropy & Grantmakingfocus area

Grants Dorothy Lemelson Foundation has awarded

24 grantees · $2M total in its latest IRS Form 990-PF. Largest recipients:

Smile Train $1M
University Of Nevada Reno Foundation $200K
Washoe County School District $156K
Pear $95K
Teaching For Change $75K
Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum $59K
The Children's Cabinet $50K
Share Our Strength $40K
Knbp Channel 5 $36K
Kairos Pdx $30K
Children's Institute $30K
Women's Foundation California $30K
Holla $25K
Food Bank Of Northern Nevada $25K
Peace4kids $25K
Achilles International $20K
We Belong Pdx $15K
Portland Art Museum $10K
Choose Love Movement $10K
Oregon Museum Of Science And Industry $10K
Ps Arts $10K
Safe Talk For Teens $10K
Williamette University $3K
Sierra Nevada Journeys $900

Grantees recorded on Form 990-PF Part XV; amounts aggregated by Grantoria. Linked names have full recipient profiles.

Giving history

Total grants paid by year (IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV).

FY2018$1.4M
FY2020$833K
FY2021$1M
FY2022$1.2M
FY2023$2M

About Dorothy Lemelson Foundation

TypePrivate foundation
Primary focusPhilanthropy & Grantmaking
HeadquartersReno, Nevada
EIN455079187
IRS ruling2013

Financial data from the organization's IRS Form 990-PF (Exempt Organizations Business Master File). View 990-PF filings on ProPublica →

Grants in Philanthropy & Grantmaking area

This foundation funds philanthropy & grantmaking. While we build out its grantee history, explore open federal grants in the same space:

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dorothy Lemelson Foundation?

Dorothy Lemelson Foundation is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada with $41.1M in total assets, as reported on its IRS Form 990-PF.

What does Dorothy Lemelson Foundation fund?

Its primary focus area is Philanthropy & Grantmaking (IRS NTEE classification). For grant opportunities in this area, see open grants.

What is the EIN of Dorothy Lemelson Foundation?

Dorothy Lemelson Foundation's EIN is 455079187. View its 990-PF filings on ProPublica.

How do I apply for a grant from Dorothy Lemelson Foundation?

Private foundations like Dorothy Lemelson Foundation typically award grants by invitation or through their own application process — review its giving area (Philanthropy & Grantmaking) and find official contact details in its IRS Form 990-PF. Grantoria is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Dorothy Lemelson Foundation. For grants open to public application right now, use the Grant Finder.

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File (Form 990-PF), compiled by Grantoria. Financial figures reflect the latest available IRS data; grantee history is being added. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the foundation.