Lemmon Foundation Inc
Lemmon Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Canton, Ohio, formed in 2021. Its stated purpose is to operate for the benefit of, perform the function of, and carry out the purpose of Stark Community Foundation. In 2024, it reported 10 grants totaling $807,000.
Lemmon Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lemmon Foundation Inc gave $807K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $81K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $807,000
- +62.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $80,700
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,000
- Total assets
- $5,099,067
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Lemmon Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 400 Market Ave N 200, Canton, OH 44702-1557
Phone: (330) 454-3426
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lemmon Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Way of Greater Stark County ($200K). Together the top 10 received $807K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 16 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All of the foundation’s reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lemmon Foundation Inc gives
- 20% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $497K (2023) to $807K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $807K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Stark County Canton, OH | General Support | $200,000 |
| Canton for All People Inc Canton, OH | General Support | $175,000 |
| Coleman Health Services Kent, OH | General Support | $100,000 |
| Commquest Services Inc Canton, OH | General Support | $100,000 |
| Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Akron, OH | General Support | $70,000 |
| Family & Community Services Inc Ravenna, OH | General Support | $50,000 |
| Ican Inc Canton, OH | General Support | $50,000 |
| Career Apprenticeship and Mentorship Program Inc Canton, OH | General Support | $42,000 |
| City of North Canton Canton, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Crossroads United Methodist Church Canton, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,099,067 | $258,377 | $891,384 | $807,000 | 10 | $258,377 |
| 2023 | $5,442,709 | $1,630,106 | $564,746 | $497,425 | 6 | $130,106 |
| 2022 | $4,006,833 | $4,004,031 | $18,664 | — | — | $4,031 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to operate exclusively for the benefit of, perform the function of, and carry out the purpose of Stark Community Foundation. Its filing says endowment funds are used for various purposes to support Stark Community Foundation’s mission and programs, with appropriations subject to approval by the foundation’s board.
In 2024, the foundation’s grants included support for organizations whose own missions address poverty alleviation and family empowerment, affordable housing and community well-being, mental health and addiction recovery, hunger relief, community-based services, and supportive housing. For example, United Way of Greater Stark County describes its mission as building community capacity to alleviate poverty and empower families; the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank describes its work as distributing food and building a collaborative effort to end hunger; and ICAN says it provides housing and supportive services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $807,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $60,000. All listed 2024 grants were for general support.
The largest awards were $200,000 to United Way of Greater Stark County and $175,000 to Canton for All People. Other notable grants were $100,000 each to Coleman Health Services and CommQuest Services; $70,000 to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank; and $50,000 each to Family & Community Services and ICAN.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William J Lemmon as president, Leo E Doyle as vice president, and Thomas W Winkhart as secretary/treasurer. The filing states that the board must have at least three directors and that a majority must be appointed by Stark Community Foundation.
Lemmon Foundation Inc is led by William J. Lemmon, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William J. Lemmon
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leo E. Doyle
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas W. Winkhart
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Brian R. Spring (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Tony Perez (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: William P. Blair (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Lemmon Foundation Inc
How much does Lemmon Foundation Inc give each year?
Lemmon Foundation Inc gave $807K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $497K across 6 grants.
What is Lemmon Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lemmon Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $60,000, and its average grant was $80,700, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Lemmon Foundation Inc give grants?
Lemmon Foundation Inc gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Canton, OH (7 grants).
Does Lemmon Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lemmon Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Lemmon Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lemmon Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include United Way of Greater Stark County ($200,000), Canton for All People Inc ($175,000) and Coleman Health Services ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lemmon Foundation Inc?
Lemmon Foundation Inc reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $258K.
What does Lemmon Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to operate exclusively for the benefit of, perform the function of, and carry out the purpose of Stark Community Foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lemmon Foundation Inc?
Lemmon Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Lemmon Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lemmon Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3896134. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Lemmon Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lemmon-foundation-inc-morg_8869a72b0055406d953d40cf41b1e36b
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