Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust
The Fred A Lennon Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Pepper Pike, Ohio. Its 2024 filing reports 133 grants totaling $3,764,000, including support for organizations in education, food assistance, health, veteran services, and public-policy research.
Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust gave $3.8M across 133 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), mostly in Ohio. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,764,000
- +6.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 133
- +9.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $28,301
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $76,897,391
- -0.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (32 of 132, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (81% 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 Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust
- 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: 29425 Chagrin Boulevard 201, Pepper Pike, OH 44122
Phone: (216) 839-0400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cleveland Clinic Foundation ($450K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($6,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
644 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 503 grants of 644 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Ohio recipients received 81% of grant dollars. Recipients in the District of Columbia received 8%, Virginia 6%, Florida 3%, and Arizona 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 133 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 32 of 132 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 70% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $3.5M (2023) to $4.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 133 grants totaling $3.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH | General Support | $450,000 |
| Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs Ashland, OH | General Support | $160,000 |
| Metrohealth Foundation - FES Cleveland, OH | General Support | $150,000 |
| Julie Billart Schools Lyndhurst, OH | General Support | $130,000 |
| Benedictine High School Cleveland, OH | General Support | $116,500 |
| Cuyahoga Community College Fdn Cleveland, OH | General Support | $101,000 |
| College Now Greater Cleveland Cleveland, OH | General Support | $100,000 |
| National Institute for Labor Relations Research (VA) Springfield, VA | General Support | $100,000 |
| National Right to Work Legal Defense Fdn (VA) Springfield, VA | General Support | $100,000 |
| The 22 Project Delray Beach, FL | General Support | $100,000 |
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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 | $76,897,391 | $3,787,538 | $4,511,640 | $3,764,000 | 133 | $4,114,606 | $3,390,511 | $4,109,501 |
| 2023 | $77,596,493 | $2,893,686 | $4,271,244 | $3,541,105 | 121 | $3,891,268 | $2,513,710 | $3,801,939 |
| 2022 | $78,813,139 | $1,970,831 | $4,921,944 | $3,930,663 | 141 | $4,185,071 | $1,610,942 | $3,808,847 |
| 2021 | $81,764,252 | $19,673,387 | $5,006,450 | $4,155,744 | 126 | $4,415,365 | $19,302,291 | $4,410,417 |
| 2020 | $67,097,315 | $7,694,936 | $4,560,292 | $3,804,425 | 123 | — | $7,288,846 | $4,152,445 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $4.1M 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 trust is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate a varied portfolio: College Now Greater Cleveland describes its mission as increasing postsecondary educational attainment through college and career advising, financial aid counseling, and scholarship and retention services. The Greater Cleveland Food Bank says it works to ensure people in its communities have nutritious food. The 22 Project says it seeks to reduce veteran suicides through healing programs for veterans living with traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. Capital Research Center describes its work as research on groups and individuals influencing the public-policy process.
Other 2024 recipients include Teach for America, whose stated mission includes finding, developing, and supporting leaders to teach underserved students; Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland, which describes programs in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship; the Ed Keating Center, which provides sober living for people recovering from alcohol and drug addiction; and Providence House, which protects at-risk children and supports families through crisis.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the trust reported 133 grants totaling $3,764,000. Grants ranged from $200 to $450,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grant was $450,000 to Cleveland Clinic Foundation for general support. Other large grants included $160,000 to Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs, $150,000 to MetroHealth Foundation - FES, and $130,000 to Julie Billart Schools, each for general support.
Other 2024 awards included $100,000 to College Now Greater Cleveland, $100,000 to The 22 Project, $80,250 to Greater Cleveland Food Bank, $80,000 to Capital Research Center, $60,000 to Teach for America, $55,000 to Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland, and $50,000 each to the Ed Keating Center and Providence House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Norbert J Tobbe, Thomas J Janoch, Timothy P Ryan, Dech Holdings LLC, and David E Waltermire as trustees. Janoch is also listed as treasurer, and Dech Holdings LLC as secretary. Christopher Hitchcock is listed as executive director.
Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust is led by Christopher Hitchcock, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Hitchcock
Executive Director
Trustee & Executive Director → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $0 (2024)
David E. Waltermire
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Norbert J. Tobbe
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Thomas J. Janoch
Trustee & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Timothy P. Ryan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$25K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Dech Holdings LLC
Trustee & Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$50K (2023) → $50K (2024)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Douglas S. Spicer (2020–2022) — Trustee & Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Norbert J Tobbe (Trustee). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust
How much does Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust give each year?
Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust gave $3.8M across 133 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.5M across 121 grants.
What is Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $28,301, across 133 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust that year got $26K on average.
Where does Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust give grants?
Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust gives mostly in Ohio: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (8%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (63 grants), Washington, DC (7 grants), Chagrin Falls, OH (5 grants) and Springfield, VA (2 grants).
Does Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (133 of 133) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Cleveland Clinic Foundation ($450,000), Ashbrook Center for Public Affairs ($160,000) and Metrohealth Foundation - FES ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($6,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust?
Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust reported $76.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust?
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 Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust's EIN?
Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1761181. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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