THE LEBRON JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION

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The LeBron James Family Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, primarily focusing on Ohio and Washington, D.C. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
WITH A COMMITMENT TO REDEFINING COMMUNITY AND BUILDING STRONGER FAMILIES, THE LEBRON JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION INVESTS ITS TIME, RESOURCES AND PASSION INTO CREATING GENERATIONAL CHANGE FOR THE KIDS AND FAMILIES OF JAMES' HOMETOWN IN AKRON, OHIO THROUGH A FOCUS ON EDUCATION AND CO-CURRICULAR EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
Cause Areas
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Education
Public affairs
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPERATING
$3.1M
40%
ST VINCENT - ST MARY HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION
$1.3M
17%

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
$900K
12%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LEBRON JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION?
No. THE LEBRON JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE LEBRON JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION give?
THE LEBRON JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio and District Of Columbia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE LEBRON JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LEBRON JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
Who did THE LEBRON JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE LEBRON JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include AKRON PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPERATING, ST VINCENT - ST MARY HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION, and SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LEBRON JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION?
THE LEBRON JAMES FAMILY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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