James F Lincoln Welding Foundation
James F Lincoln Welding Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cleveland, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $19K. Net investment income was $35K.
James F Lincoln Welding Foundation at a glance
In short: James F Lincoln Welding Foundation gave $19K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $19,000
- -60.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,000
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $19,000
- Total assets
- $1,568,701
- -23.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who James F Lincoln Welding Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Future Farmers of America ($19K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How James F Lincoln Welding Foundation gives
- Giving fell 69% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2024) to $62K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Future Farmers of America Cleveland, OH | Advancement of Arc Welding Field | $19,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,568,701 | $-214,631 | $331,472 | $19,000 | 1 | $178,221 | $34,670 |
| 2023 | $2,036,504 | $200,992 | $290,015 | $48,351 | 2 | $290,015 | $12,567 |
| 2022 | $1,914,378 | $788,080 | $74,418 | $44,135 | 2 | $74,418 | $3,666 |
| 2021 | $1,200,716 | $355,424 | $242,209 | $61,508 | 3 | $242,209 | $1,917 |
| 2020 | $1,087,501 | $326,119 | $127,560 | $34,290 | 4 | — | $3,263 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
James F Lincoln Welding Foundation is led by Jason Scales, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Scales
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leslie S. Brown
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carl Peteres
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lori Hurley
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lou Mendoza (2020–2023) — Board Member
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 James F Lincoln Welding Foundation
How much does James F Lincoln Welding Foundation give each year?
James F Lincoln Welding Foundation gave $19K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $48K across 2 grants.
How large is James F Lincoln Welding Foundation?
James F Lincoln Welding Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does James F Lincoln Welding Foundation operate?
James F Lincoln Welding Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is James F Lincoln Welding Foundation's EIN?
James F Lincoln Welding Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6553433. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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