Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation
Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation is a private foundation, based in Akron, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $106K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $15K.
Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation at a glance
In short: Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation gave $80K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $80,000
- -25.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,333
- +24.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $105,529
- -38.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was 1)THE Nature Conservancy ($50K). Together the top 6 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 50 grants of 51 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation gives
- Giving fell 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2025) to $170K (2020). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $80K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1)THE Nature Conservancy Cleveland, OH | General Operatingcurrent Programs | $50,000 |
| 2)CAMPUS Crusade for Christ (CRU) Orlando, FL | Support Ministryof Kara Beasley | $20,000 |
| 5)CRESTED Butte Avalanche Center Crested Butte, CO | Avalancheforcasting &Staff Training | $5,000 |
| 3)AIARE Gunnison, CO | Avalanche Research& Education | $2,500 |
| 6)JOHNS Island Community Vero Beach, FL | General Operatingsupport | $1,500 |
| 4)INDIAN River Land Trust Vero Beach, FL | Generaloperating Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $105,529 | $16,262 | $83,352 | $80,000 | 6 | $80,000 | $14,501 | $7,409 |
| 2024 | $172,739 | $34,208 | $111,639 | $107,500 | 10 | $107,500 | $23,273 | $10,649 |
| 2023 | $250,002 | $-758 | $103,426 | $97,000 | 9 | $98,806 | $11,125 | $15,371 |
| 2022 | $354,345 | $27,597 | $168,278 | $156,925 | 12 | $159,560 | $22,517 | $23,071 |
| 2021 | $495,832 | $88,291 | $178,052 | $168,000 | 14 | $168,145 | $81,048 | $32,720 |
| 2020 | $584,880 | $36,608 | $179,644 | $169,750 | 12 | — | $29,227 | $31,461 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation is led by Nancy Reymann Gotfredson, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Reymann Gotfredson
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Reymann
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Thomas Lambert
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Patrick J. Weschler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation
How much does Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation give each year?
Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation gave $80K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $108K across 10 grants.
What is Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation's typical grant size?
Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,750, and its average grant was $13,333, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation give grants?
Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (28%) and Colorado (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation's largest grantees?
Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include 1)THE Nature Conservancy ($50,000), 2)CAMPUS Crusade for Christ (CRU) ($20,000) and 5)CRESTED Butte Avalanche Center ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation?
Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation reported $106K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $80K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation's EIN?
Jean Thomas Lambert Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1897221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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