Lennox Foundation
The Lennox Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in conservation, community development, health, animal welfare, and sports.
Lennox Foundation at a glance
In short: Lennox Foundation gave $4.2M across 203 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), top state Maine. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,185,258
- +37.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 203
- +86.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,617
- -26.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $42,887,129
- +4.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (70 of 166, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maine (11% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lennox Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lennox Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nature Conservancy ($201K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($37,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
799 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 661 grants of 799 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, the largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state went to Maine, Colorado, and Massachusetts (11% each), followed by Minnesota (10%) and California (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 203 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lennox Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 70 of 166 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $9K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3.0M (2022) to $4.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 203 grants totaling $4.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy Minneapolis, MN | TNC Staff Enrichment Week | $200,000 |
| Animal Shelter of Wood River Valley Hailey, ID | Equipment and Medical Supplies fund for the Mountain Humane Medical Clinic | $100,000 |
| Bridge Lee, MA | IDEA Institute & Solidarity Projects- Community and Workforce Development | $100,000 |
| Bridger Ski Foundation Bozeman, MT | Preserving & Enhancing Sunset Hills: The Heartbeat of our Ski Community | $100,000 |
| Camp Chippewa Foundation Maple Grove, MN | KP II (Kohler Palace 2) | $100,000 |
| Diffvelopment Montclair, NJ | Operations fund for Optimal Growth | $100,000 |
| Friends of Willow Creek of Sausalito Sausalito, CA | Willow Creek Daylighting Project Monitoring, Outreach and Support | $100,000 |
| Highland Hospital of Rochester Rochester, NY | Providing the highest standard of care and compassion of our unhoused patient population | $100,000 |
| Hole in the Wall Gang Fund Inc New Haven, CT | The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp's New Arched Entrance Sign and Heating Upgrades to Cabins fund | $100,000 |
| Mano a Mano International Partners Saint Paul, MN | Drilling Deep Wells to Improve Health in Rural Bolivia by Reducing Water-borne Disease and Increasing Food Security | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,887,129 | $6,529,306 | $4,679,604 | $4,185,258 | 203 | $4,331,514 | $6,291,552 | $3,792,300 |
| 2023 | $41,037,427 | $3,222,554 | $3,428,690 | $3,050,807 | 109 | $3,174,168 | $3,012,720 | $3,147,450 |
| 2022 | $41,243,563 | $1,052,963 | $3,384,863 | $2,962,282 | 143 | $3,091,489 | $934,216 | $2,967,421 |
| 2021 | $43,575,463 | $6,477,896 | $3,613,231 | $3,222,339 | 176 | $3,333,174 | $6,267,156 | $3,459,845 |
| 2020 | $40,710,798 | $5,858,759 | $3,537,071 | $3,236,420 | 168 | — | $5,707,356 | $2,909,425 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lennox Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.8M for 2024 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Project Angel Heart says it improves health and well-being for people with life-threatening illnesses by preparing and delivering medically tailored meals. Montana Skatepark Association says it helps Montana communities establish free public skateparks. Animal Shelter of Wood River Valley describes its mission as connecting pets and people and building a compassionate community for animals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 203 grants totaling $4,185,258. Awards ranged from $250 to $200,000, with a median grant of $7,500. Notable 2024 grants included $200,000 to The Nature Conservancy for “TNC Staff Enrichment Week” and $100,000 each to Animal Shelter of Wood River Valley for medical clinic equipment and supplies, Mano a Mano International Partners for deep wells in rural Bolivia, and Montana Skatepark Association for its Drop-in Program. Other $100,000 grants included Project Angel Heart and Naomi’s Village.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these trustees:
- Ryan Billingsley
- Nick Booth — Secretary
- Evan Brown
- Katie Concannon — Chair
- Jovan James
- Kristin Krahmer — Secretary
- Linnea Medsker
- Kasey Mossey
- Laura Newman
- Megan Norris — Secretary
Lennox Foundation is led by Jeff Storey, Trustee & Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeff Storey
Trustee & Chair
Trustee → Trustee & Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Concannon
Trustee & Chair
Trustee & Vice Chair → Trustee & Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Zink
Trustee & Treasurer
Trustee → Trustee & Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Newman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Norris
Trustee & Secretary
Trustee & Co-Sec → Trustee & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nick Booth
Trustee & Secretary
Trustee & Co-Sec → Trustee & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Puchir
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jovan James
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kasey Mossey
Trustee
Director → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Krahmer
Trustee & Secretary
Director → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Trustee & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evan Brown
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linnea Medsker
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pete Schmidt
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Billingsley
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Norris
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Linnea Zink (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Amy Rattner (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Karen Waeschle (2020–2021) — Trustee & Treasurer
- Former: Katie Booth (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Sarah W Carlan (2020–2021) — Trustee & Chair
- Former: Zachary Krahmer (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Elizabeth Brown (2020) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Lennox Foundation
How much does Lennox Foundation give each year?
Lennox Foundation gave $4.2M across 203 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.1M across 109 grants.
What is Lennox Foundation's typical grant size?
Lennox Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $20,617, across 203 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lennox Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Lennox Foundation give grants?
Lennox Foundation's top state is Maine, with 11% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (11%) and Massachusetts (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, ME (15 grants), Washington, DC (12 grants), New York, NY (8 grants) and Cheyenne, WY (8 grants).
Does Lennox Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 56% of Lennox Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (113 of 203) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lennox Foundation's largest grantees?
Lennox Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nature Conservancy ($201,000 across 2 grants), Animal Shelter of Wood River Valley ($116,000 across 4 grants) and Preble Street ($115,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($37,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 10% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lennox Foundation?
Lennox Foundation reported $42.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.8M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lennox Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Project Angel Heart says it improves health and well-being for people with life-threatening illnesses by preparing and delivering medically tailored meals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lennox Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lennox Foundation's EIN?
Lennox Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-6053380. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lennox Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lennox Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lennox-foundation-morg_81069dcf71194476b5dfc16219c62bfc
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