Edward Lamb Foundation Inc
Edward Lamb Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Perrysburg, Ohio. In 2024, it reported 33 grants totaling $77,500 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Ohio.
Edward Lamb Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Edward Lamb Foundation Inc gave $78K across 33 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Ohio. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $77,500
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 33
- +3.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,348
- -1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,085,419
- +3.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 33, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Edward Lamb Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 698, Perrysburg, OH 43552
Phone: (419) 661-1678
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Edward Lamb Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cherry Street Mission ($6K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
179 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 179 grants of 179 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 4% to recipients in New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Edward Lamb Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 33 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 91% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $77K (2023) to $144K (2021). In 2024 it made 33 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Street Mission Toledo, OH | General Fund | $5,500 |
| United Way of Greater Toledo Toledo, OH | Annual Campaign | $4,500 |
| American Cancer Center-Lucas Perrysburg, OH | Annual Campaign | $4,500 |
| Humane Ohio Toledo, OH | Annual Campaign | $4,000 |
| Wood County Humane Society Bowling Green, OH | Annual Campaign | $3,500 |
| Valentine Theater Toledo, OH | Valentine Theatre Annual Campaign | $3,500 |
| Hospice of NW Ohio Perrysburg, OH | Annual Fund | $3,500 |
| Fort Meigs Association Perrysburg, OH | Annual Campaign - Ft. Meigs Memorial Park | $3,000 |
| Jennings CNTR for Older Adults Cleveland, OH | Annual Campaign | $3,000 |
| St Pauls Community Toledo, OH | Annual Campaign | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,085,419 | $118,687 | $95,662 | $77,500 | 33 | $77,700 | $100,725 | $78,281 |
| 2023 | $1,053,464 | $108,644 | $93,432 | $76,500 | 32 | $83,984 | $99,196 | $71,224 |
| 2022 | $1,023,902 | $65,284 | $122,097 | $107,500 | 41 | $109,911 | $53,108 | $76,137 |
| 2021 | $1,081,224 | $59,123 | $157,869 | $143,750 | 38 | $144,577 | $45,831 | $85,723 |
| 2020 | $1,156,323 | $206,801 | $105,932 | $87,000 | 35 | — | $28,195 | $2,896 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward Lamb Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $78K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, United Way of Greater Toledo describes its mission as uniting the caring power of people to improve lives. Humane Ohio says it works to end dog and cat overpopulation in the Greater Toledo area through affordable spay/neuter services and responsible pet-care promotion. Black Swamp Conservancy describes its mission as preserving and enhancing natural habitats and family farms in Northwest Ohio.
Other 2024 recipients included Wilberforce University, which describes its mission as preparing students to contribute as social change agents, activists, entrepreneurs, thought-leaders, and global citizens; Mobile Meals of Toledo, which says it delivers nutritious meals to help clients remain independent and enhance their quality of life; and Toledo Humane Society, whose stated mission is the prevention and treatment of cruelty to animals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 33 grants totaling $77,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $5,500, with a median grant of $2,500. The largest listed awards were $5,500 to Cherry Street Mission for its general fund; $4,500 each to United Way of Greater Toledo and American Cancer Center-Lucas for annual campaigns; and $4,000 to Humane Ohio for its annual campaign.
Other listed awards included $3,500 to Wood County Humane Society and Valentine Theater, $3,500 to Hospice of NW Ohio, and $3,000 each to Fort Meigs Association, Jennings Center for Older Adults, St. Pauls Community, Nature’s Nursery, and Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia. The grant to Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia was for STEM scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Priscilla L Schwier as President, Hugh J Morgan as Vice President, Melissa Guyton as Secretary, and Robert Guyton as Trustee.
Edward Lamb Foundation Inc is led by Priscilla L Schwier, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Priscilla L Schwier
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Guyton
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Hugh J Morgan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Melissa Guyton
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Frederick W Schwier (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Edward Lamb Foundation Inc
How much does Edward Lamb Foundation Inc give each year?
Edward Lamb Foundation Inc gave $78K across 33 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $77K across 32 grants.
What is Edward Lamb Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Edward Lamb Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,348, across 33 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Edward Lamb Foundation Inc give grants?
Edward Lamb Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Toledo, OH (13 grants), Cleveland, OH (6 grants), Perrysburg, OH (4 grants) and Maumee, OH (2 grants).
Does Edward Lamb Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 39% of Edward Lamb Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Annual Campaign" (15 grants).
Who are Edward Lamb Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Edward Lamb Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Cherry Street Mission ($5,500), United Way of Greater Toledo ($4,500) and American Cancer Center-Lucas ($4,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Edward Lamb Foundation Inc?
Edward Lamb Foundation Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $78K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Edward Lamb Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, United Way of Greater Toledo describes its mission as uniting the caring power of people to improve lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Edward Lamb Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Edward Lamb Foundation Inc's EIN?
Edward Lamb Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0463131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Edward Lamb Foundation Inc 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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