Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn
Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn is a private foundation based in Canfield, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations in Ohio for charitable donations and program support.
Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn at a glance
In short: Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn gave $305K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Ohio. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $305,000
- +626.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,500
- +263.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $1,347,548
- -0.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn
- How to Apply
-
The 2025 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no formal application form and no deadlines, and identifies Margaret S. Adams as the person to contact. Awards are limited to religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Contact
Application contact: Margaret S Adams
Mailing address: 4137 Boardman-Canfield Road, Suite 101, Canfield, OH 44406
Phone: (330) 286-2872
Email: denise.bayer@wesbanco.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was United Way of Youngstown ($110K). Together the top 10 received $305K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 43 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Ohio. The listed recipients are in Youngstown or Boardman, Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $37K; repeat grants $28K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 20% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 195% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 347% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2024) to $305K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $305K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Youngstown Youngstown, OH | Charitable Donation | $110,000 |
| 1898 Foundation Youngstown, OH | Charitable Donation | $100,000 |
| Stambaugh Auditorium Youngstown, OH | Charitable Donation | $50,000 |
| Project MKC Boardman, OH | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Youngstown St University Foundation Youngstown, OH | Charitable Donation | $10,000 |
| Butler Institute of American Art Youngstown, OH | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Mahoning Valley Historical Society Youngstown, OH | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| The Rich Center for Autism Youngstown, OH | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| Youngstown Cityscape Youngstown, OH | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Youngstown, OH | Charitable Donation | $5,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn?
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 | $1,347,548 | $330,243 | $331,890 | $305,000 | 10 | $306,609 | $307,692 | $88,428 |
| 2024 | $1,349,195 | $248,994 | $65,719 | $42,000 | 5 | $45,861 | $229,136 | $85,199 |
| 2023 | $1,165,920 | $20,228 | $178,491 | $156,000 | 8 | $159,740 | $14,527 | $78,515 |
| 2022 | $1,324,183 | $1,218 | $131,149 | $103,500 | 8 | $108,007 | $5,903 | $86,751 |
| 2021 | $1,454,114 | $76,338 | $128,667 | $101,000 | 12 | $105,487 | $53,158 | $96,433 |
| 2020 | $1,506,443 | $33,293 | $163,485 | $138,000 | 12 | — | $12,053 | $85,798 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn reported a distributable amount of $88K for 2025 — 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 separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes historic preservation, community development, arts education, support for children and families, and philanthropy in the Mahoning Valley. For example, 1898 Foundation says its mission is to preserve historical buildings and promote community involvement; Youngstown Cityscape says it works on revitalization, beautification, education, and historic preservation in greater downtown Youngstown; and the Butler Institute of American Art says it promotes appreciation of art through collections, exhibits, and education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $305,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $110,000, with a median of $7,500.
The largest reported grants were $110,000 to United Way of Youngstown, $100,000 to 1898 Foundation, and $50,000 to Stambaugh Auditorium. Other grants included $10,000 each to Project MKC and Youngstown State University Foundation, and $5,000 each to Butler Institute of American Art, Mahoning Valley Historical Society, The Rich Center for Autism, Youngstown Cityscape, and Community Foundation of the.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists James H. Sisek and Margaret S. Adams as co-trustees.
Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James H. Sisek
Co Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Margaret S. Adams
Co Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to James H Sisek (Co Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn
How much does Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn give each year?
Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn gave $305K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $42K across 5 grants.
What is Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn's typical grant size?
Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $30,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn that year got $37K on average.
Where does Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn give grants?
Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Youngstown, OH (9 grants).
Does Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Donation" (9 grants).
Who are Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn's largest grantees?
Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn's largest 2025 grantees include United Way of Youngstown ($110,000), 1898 Foundation ($100,000) and Stambaugh Auditorium ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn?
Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $307K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $88K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn fund?
No separate mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations whose work, as described by the grantees, includes historic preservation, community development, arts education, support for children and families, and philanthropy in the Mahoning Valley. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn?
The 2025 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn's EIN?
Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2051960. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
Youngstown Fdn General
Youngstown, OH
The Youngstown Foundation funds charitable, educational, scientific, and community projects across areas including education, health, arts, and social services, primarily serving Mahoning and Trumbull counties in Ohio. Its typical giving level isn’t stated; it does offer emergency grants of up to $5,000 and a matching-grant program valued at $5,000. It welcomes applications from eligible local 501(c)(3) charities.
Assets
$152.5M
Grants
1
Total Given
$4.8M
The Dr HS & Florence Wang Family
Canfield, OH
Assets
$55K
Grants
12
Total Given
$4K
William B Pollock II & Kathryn Challis
Chicago, IL
The foundation supports educational, community, health, religious, and other organizations, with 2025 grants ranging from $2,500 to $34,000 and a median of $10,000. Its reported grants went to Ohio organizations, primarily in the Youngstown area. It does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests; applicants are directed to contact JPMorgan Chase Bank NA.
Assets
$3.1M
Grants
13
Total Given
$162K
George B & Virginia W Pugh Foundation
Overland Park, KS
The foundation’s filing says it funds all natural sciences, including space exploration, oceanography, and cosmology, though its recent grants also supported education, social services, arts, history, and child welfare. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,000, with a median of $1,000; most funding went to Ohio, with some to Illinois. It accepts requests by contacting the board of directors; no required format or deadline is stated.
Assets
$208K
Grants
13
Total Given
$14K
The John L Dunne & Jenifer Lloyd
Youngstown, OH
The foundation primarily supports education, arts and cultural groups, community organizations, and charitable service providers, with most 2024 giving going to Ohio and some grants in Massachusetts, Minnesota, Georgia, and Pennsylvania. Its 19 grants totaled $73,200, ranging from $500 to $11,000, with a median of $2,000. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$701K
Grants
19
Total Given
$73K
Frank & Pearl Gelbman Charitable Fdn
Columbus, OH
The foundation supports charitable organizations working in areas such as education and scholarships, youth development, small-business and job creation, disability services, and the arts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $250,000, with a median of $10,000; 76% of grant dollars went to Ohio and 24% to Virginia. It does not accept unsolicited requests and gives only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$10.2M
Grants
19
Total Given
$618K
More similar funders
More Funders in Ohio
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lamb-jane-charitable-fdn-morg_6df869d79bb840e8a1874061db4f4743
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_202051960_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/lamb-jane-charitable-fdn-morg_6df869d79bb840e8a1874061db4f4743},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-16. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Lamb Jane Charitable Fdn down — hundreds of funders to go?