Lemay Family Collection Foundation
Lemay Family Collection Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Tacoma, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $7K.
Lemay Family Collection Foundation at a glance
In short: Lemay Family Collection Foundation gave $7K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $6,850
- +42.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,370
- +42.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,150
- Total assets
- $8,079,693
- -1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (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 Lemay Family Collection Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington State Hot Rod Hall of Fame ($3K). Together the top 5 received $7K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 16 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lemay Family Collection Foundation gives
- Giving grew 585% 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 $500 (2020) to $7K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington State Hot Rod Hall of Fame Everett, WA | Hot Rod Inductee and Scholarship Contribution | $2,600 |
| Winterfest - PLU Tacoma, WA | Event Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Lakewood Chamber of Commerce Lakewood, WA | Annual Fundraiser, Sponsorship, and Holiday Party | $1,150 |
| Waste Connections Tacoma, WA | Build a Bike Community Program | $500 |
| VFW Event Fife, WA | Site Sponorship | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,079,693 | $703,645 | $812,450 | $6,850 | 5 | $490,822 |
| 2023 | $8,188,547 | $648,046 | $628,733 | $4,800 | 5 | $306,189 |
| 2022 | $8,171,282 | $550,522 | $681,405 | $1,700 | 3 | $368,340 |
| 2021 | $8,305,379 | $1,218,651 | $673,938 | $1,000 | 2 | $839,839 |
| 2020 | $7,980,102 | $1,663,323 | $664,091 | $500 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lemay Family Collection Foundation is led by Gertrude Cofchin, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gertrude Cofchin
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $115K (2024)
Nancy Lemay
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Douglas Lemay
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norman Lemay
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Trudy Cofchin (2020–2021) — Executive Director
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 $115K, to Gertrude Cofchin (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Lemay Family Collection Foundation
How much does Lemay Family Collection Foundation give each year?
Lemay Family Collection Foundation gave $7K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 5 grants.
What is Lemay Family Collection Foundation's typical grant size?
Lemay Family Collection Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,150, and its average grant was $1,370, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lemay Family Collection Foundation give grants?
Lemay Family Collection Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tacoma, WA (2 grants).
Does Lemay Family Collection Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Lemay Family Collection Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Lemay Family Collection Foundation's largest grantees?
Lemay Family Collection Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Washington State Hot Rod Hall of Fame ($2,600), Winterfest - PLU ($2,500) and Lakewood Chamber of Commerce ($1,150), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lemay Family Collection Foundation?
Lemay Family Collection Foundation reported $8.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $704K.
What is Lemay Family Collection Foundation?
Lemay Family Collection Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Tacoma, WA. It holds $8.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Lemay Family Collection Foundation's EIN?
Lemay Family Collection Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-3261388. 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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