LENA FOUNDATION
AI Summary
LENA FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker with a relationship-based, invitation-only approach and does not accept unsolicited proposals. In its 2024 filing year, it reported 6 grantees and $0 in total grants paid; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
LENA FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ACCELERATE LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN BIRTH TO THREE, IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR COGNITIVE, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH AND TO CLOSE OPPORTUNITY GAPS. LENA ADDRESSES THIS MISSION THROUGH RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF TECHNOLOGY THAT EFFICIENTLY MEASURES THE NATUAL LANGUAGE ENVIRONMENT AND CHILD LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT AND DISABILITY AND DELIVERS ACTIONABLE DATA FEEDBACK TO STAKEHOLDERS.
Cause Areas
2
Foundations
Education services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BIRMINGHAM TALKS
Birmingham, AL
$420.7K
9%
BRILLIANT DETROIT
Detroit, MI
$227K
5%
NATIONAL CENTER FOR FAMILIES LEARNING INC
Louisville, KY
$191.1K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 69 grantees
- 37 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LENA FOUNDATION?
No. LENA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LENA FOUNDATION give?
LENA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Alabama, Colorado, and Connecticut. 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 LENA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LENA FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
Who did LENA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, LENA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include BIRMINGHAM TALKS, BRILLIANT DETROIT, and NATIONAL CENTER FOR FAMILIES LEARNING INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LENA FOUNDATION?
LENA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.