AI Summary
LANCASTER LENS INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that paid $1.1M across 6 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala’s Funder Prospecting.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
Columbus, OH
$4.7M
60%
NATIONWIDE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
COLUMBUS, OH
$810K
10%
RECREATION UNLIMITED FOUNDATION
Ashley, OH
$685K
9%
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Total No. of Grants
8
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$27.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 18 grantees
- 4 board & team members
- 9 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to LANCASTER LENS INC?
No. LANCASTER LENS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does LANCASTER LENS INC give?
LANCASTER LENS INC primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio and Texas. 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 LANCASTER LENS INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from LANCASTER LENS INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does LANCASTER LENS INC make each year?
In 2024, LANCASTER LENS INC awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did LANCASTER LENS INC fund recently?
In 2024, LANCASTER LENS INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, NATIONWIDE CHILDRENS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, and RECREATION UNLIMITED FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to LANCASTER LENS INC?
LANCASTER LENS INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.