AI Summary
The Mary Lou Lemon Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. With a total of $109.1K distributed across 24 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BIOGAS RESEARCHERS INC
VIENNA, VA
$95K
13%
OKLAHOMA OBSERVER DEMOCRACY FOUNDATION
EDMOND, OK
$46.9K
7%
Congressional Chorus
Washington, DC
$35K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
13
Median 1st year grant
$6K
Median 2nd year grant
$7.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MARY LOU LEMON FOUNDATION?
No. MARY LOU LEMON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MARY LOU LEMON FOUNDATION give?
MARY LOU LEMON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Oklahoma, District Of Columbia, and California. 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 MARY LOU LEMON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MARY LOU LEMON FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $6,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MARY LOU LEMON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MARY LOU LEMON FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $109 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MARY LOU LEMON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MARY LOU LEMON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include BIOGAS RESEARCHERS INC, OKLAHOMA OBSERVER DEMOCRACY FOUNDATION, and Congressional Chorus. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MARY LOU LEMON FOUNDATION?
MARY LOU LEMON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.