Brad Lemons Foundation
Brad Lemons Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2021 filing reports contributions to public charities, including schools, educational programs, museums, and organizations serving veterans and Native American communities. The most recent filing on record is for 2021, with nothing filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Brad Lemons Foundation at a glance
In short: Brad Lemons Foundation gave $590K across 37 grants in 2021 (avg $16K), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $590,000
- +28.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 37
- -5.1% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $15,946
- +35.0% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $7,908,692
- +3.5% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- California (61% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Brad Lemons Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1880 Century Park East 215, Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: (310) 271-4272
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Brad Lemons Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Westmark School ($25K). Together the top 10 received $225K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2021 grants went to recipients in multiple states. California received 61% of grant dollars, followed by Texas and New York at 7% each, Colorado at 5%, and Iowa at 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 37 itemized grants.
Cities
How Brad Lemons Foundation gives
- 95% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $461K (2020) to $590K (2021). In 2021 it made 37 grants totaling $590K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Westmark School Encino, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | National Disaster Relief Fund | $25,000 |
| Frostig Center Pasadena, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Intl Americus, GA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Partnership with Native Americans Addison, TX | Aief School Supply Program | $25,000 |
| Iraqafghanistan Veterans of America New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Aha Attitude Harmony Achievement Santa Barbara, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Weingarten Learning Resources Center | $20,000 |
| The Help Group Sherman Oaks, CA | Summit View School | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $7,908,692 | $940,334 | $673,953 | $590,000 | 37 | $590,000 | $575,306 | $587,505 |
| 2020 | $7,642,311 | $1,026,197 | $532,385 | $460,500 | 39 | — | $563,918 | $481,425 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Brad Lemons Foundation reported a distributable amount of $588K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the available filing information. Its 2021 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. For example, Partnership With Native Americans describes its mission as serving immediate needs and supporting long-term solutions for self-sufficient Native American communities, including through nutrition, health, education, and emergency services. AHA Attitude Harmony Achievement says it empowers youth, schools, and families to build a stronger community through courage and connection.
Other 2021 recipients included cultural organizations and groups supporting military members and veterans. The Santa Barbara Museum of Art describes its mission as integrating art into people’s lives, while Semper Fi & America’s Fund says it provides case management and ongoing support to service members, veterans, and military families.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 37 grants totaling $590,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $25,000, with a median of $15,000. Notable awards included $25,000 each to Westmark School, Santa Monica College Foundation for its Center for Students with Disabilities, American Red Cross for its National Disaster Relief Fund, Habitat for Humanity International, Partnership With Native Americans for its AIEF School Supply Program, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, and AHA Attitude Harmony Achievement. The foundation also awarded $20,000 to the University of Pennsylvania for its Weingarten Learning Resources Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
William B Lemons was listed as a trustee on the 2021 filing.
Brad Lemons Foundation is led by William B. Lemons, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
William B. Lemons
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Brad Lemons Foundation
How much does Brad Lemons Foundation give each year?
Brad Lemons Foundation gave $590K across 37 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $461K across 39 grants.
What is Brad Lemons Foundation's typical grant size?
Brad Lemons Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,946, across 37 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Brad Lemons Foundation give grants?
Brad Lemons Foundation gives mostly in California: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (7%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (9 grants), Los Angeles, CA (6 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Brad Lemons Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 76% of Brad Lemons Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 37) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Brad Lemons Foundation's largest grantees?
Brad Lemons Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Westmark School ($25,000), American Red Cross ($25,000) and Frostig Center ($25,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($25,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 13% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Brad Lemons Foundation?
Brad Lemons Foundation reported $7.9M in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $590K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $588K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Brad Lemons Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the available filing information. Its 2021 grants went to organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Brad Lemons Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Brad Lemons Foundation's EIN?
Brad Lemons Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4718603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does Brad Lemons Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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