Lemay Family Goodworks
Lemay Family Goodworks is a private foundation based in North Hampton, New Hampshire. It describes its mission as supporting, protecting, and defending veterans, children, and families to promote mental and physical well-being in communities near and far.
Lemay Family Goodworks at a glance
In short: Lemay Family Goodworks gave $963K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $29K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $962,541
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- Average grant
- $29,168
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $660,431
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lemay Family Goodworks
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 120 Mill Road, North Hampton, NH 03862
Phone: (603) 425-4350
Website: HTTPS://WWW.LEMAYFAMILYGOODWORKS.COM/
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lemay Family Goodworks funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gather ($513K). Together the top 10 received $875K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 46 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Hampshire, 4% to Massachusetts, 2% to North Carolina, 1% to Maine, and less than 1% to California. The foundation’s website also describes a presence in New Hampshire, Boston, Nantucket, and Boca Raton.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lemay Family Goodworks gives
- Giving grew 89% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 993% of 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $121K (2023) to $963K (2025). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $963K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gather Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted | $512,834 |
| Swim with a Mission Bedford, NH | Unrestricted | $128,645 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of NH Stratham, NH | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Cross Roads House Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted | $38,197 |
| The Chase Home Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted | $37,800 |
| Reds Good Vibes Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted | $32,520 |
| Boston Medflight Bedford, MA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Sert (Seacoast Emergency Response Team) Portsmouth, NH | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Swim Across America Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Speedway Children's Charities Loudon, NH | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
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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 | $660,431 | $2,389,874 | $1,038,734 | $962,541 | 33 | $962,541 | $378,871 | $96,971 |
| 2023 | $452,155 | $1,199,827 | $168,158 | $121,100 | 11 | $121,100 | $189,509 | $19,262 |
| 2022 | $460,333 | $1,596,050 | $546,702 | $510,000 | 2 | $510,000 | $634,840 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lemay Family Goodworks reported a distributable amount of $97K 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
The foundation says it identifies community needs and takes action through donations, event sponsorships, food drives, and volunteer time. It also hosts charity events at its family farm estate in North Hampton.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of work. Gather says it offers programs to build food security; The Chase Home describes supportive residential and family services for at-risk youth; and Vet’s Rest Stop says it assists veterans facing challenges including addiction, underemployment, medical issues, and homelessness. Other grantees describe work in cancer research and support, child care and education, support for relative caregivers, and ocean conservation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $962,541. Grant amounts ranged from $750 to $512,834, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included Gather ($512,834), Swim With a Mission ($128,645), Big Brothers Big Sisters of NH ($50,000), Cross Roads House ($38,197), The Chase Home ($37,800), and Reds Good Vibes ($32,520). The filing lists these grants as unrestricted.
Other reported 2025 grants included Boston MedFlight ($25,000), SERT (Seacoast Emergency Response Team) ($20,000), Swim Across America ($20,000), Speedway Children’s Charities ($10,000), I Got Bridged ($7,500), and Seacoast Science Center ($6,600). Seacoast Community School, Step Up Parents, and Vet’s Rest Stop each received $5,000; My Breast Cancer Support received $3,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michelle LeMay and Michael A Bass as trustees. The foundation’s website identifies Michelle LeMay as its founder.
Lemay Family Goodworks's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael A. Bass
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Michelle Lemay
Trustee
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Lemay Family Goodworks
How much does Lemay Family Goodworks give each year?
Lemay Family Goodworks gave $963K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Lemay Family Goodworks's typical grant size?
Lemay Family Goodworks's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $29,168, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lemay Family Goodworks give grants?
Lemay Family Goodworks gives mostly in New Hampshire: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portsmouth, NH (10 grants).
Does Lemay Family Goodworks give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lemay Family Goodworks's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (33 of 33) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lemay Family Goodworks's largest grantees?
Lemay Family Goodworks's largest 2025 grantees include Gather ($512,834), Swim with a Mission ($128,645) and Big Brothers Big Sisters of NH ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lemay Family Goodworks?
Lemay Family Goodworks reported $660K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $963K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lemay Family Goodworks fund?
The foundation says it identifies community needs and takes action through donations, event sponsorships, food drives, and volunteer time. It also hosts charity events at its family farm estate in North Hampton. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lemay Family Goodworks?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lemay Family Goodworks's EIN?
Lemay Family Goodworks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-7018145. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Lemay Family Goodworks 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2023
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Grantable. (2026). Lemay Family Goodworks funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 25, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lemay-family-goodworks-morg_0af3e13978cb4086b5ef0c7aa62dc222
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