THE LEMELSON FOUNDATION
Portland, OR, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
88-0391959
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Portland, OR, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
88-0391959
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Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
AI Summary
The Lemelson Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting innovative projects and initiatives. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $19.7 million across 118 grantees, operating on a relationship-based engagement model and making grants by invitation only. Notably, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
National Collegiate Investors & Innovators Alliance Inc
$29.8M
23%
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
$26.8M
20%
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
$5.9M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
71
Median 1st year grant
$61.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$60K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE LEMELSON FOUNDATION?
No. THE LEMELSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE LEMELSON FOUNDATION give?
THE LEMELSON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, District Of Columbia, and Oregon. 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 LEMELSON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE LEMELSON FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $61 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE LEMELSON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE LEMELSON FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $19.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE LEMELSON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE LEMELSON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include National Collegiate Investors & Innovators Alliance Inc, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE LEMELSON FOUNDATION?
THE LEMELSON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.