Payton's Lemonade Stand
Payton’s Lemonade Stand is a Cincinnati, Ohio public charity that supports children facing medical, personal, and economic hardships. It raises money and gathers in-kind donations through community activities, including youth-led lemonade stands, and distributes support to children and organizations serving them.
Payton's Lemonade Stand at a glance
In short: Payton's Lemonade Stand gave $772K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), mostly in Ohio. 45% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $771,576
- -41.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +53.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,579
- -61.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,415
- Total assets
- $163,422
- +8.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (9 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Payton's Lemonade Stand
- Contact
Mailing address: 7075 Vail Court, Cincinnati, OH 45247
Phone: (513) 404-5637
Website: https://paytonslemonadestand.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Payton's Lemonade Stand funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Villages at Roll Hill ($115K). Together the top 10 received $644K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 44 grants of 63 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Its website describes stands across the region, including Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. In 2025, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 6% to recipients in Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Payton's Lemonade Stand open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 20 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $24K; repeat grants $50K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $40K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $124K (2022) to $2.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $772K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Villages at Roll Hill Cincinnati, OH | Support of programming | $115,426 |
| BLOC Ministries Cincinnati, OH | Support of programming | $108,020 |
| Ronald McDonald House Cincinnati, OH | Support of programming and gifts for children during hospital stays | $80,648 |
| Cincinnati Public Schools Cincinnati, OH | Support of programming | $79,909 |
| Crossroads Community Health Center Cincinnati, OH | Support of programming | $74,002 |
| Master Provisions Florence, KY | Support of programming | $49,095 |
| Queen City Book Bank Cincinnati, OH | Support of programming | $39,650 |
| Madi's House Cincinnati, OH | Support of programming | $37,705 |
| Lighthouse Youth & Family Services Cincinnati, OH | Support of programming | $34,999 |
| Pathways to Home Cincinnati, OH | Support of programming | $24,251 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $163,422 | $970,516 | $958,437 | $771,576 | 20 | $3,102 |
| 2024 | $151,343 | $1,809,713 | $1,783,997 | $1,312,898 | 13 | $4,658 |
| 2023 | $125,627 | $2,289,422 | $2,245,770 | $2,105,592 | 15 | $3,066 |
| 2022 | $81,975 | $233,581 | $204,267 | $124,163 | 15 | — |
| 2021 | $52,661 | $90,033 | $37,372 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states its mission as “to empower the next generation of philanthropists by harnessing the power of kids serving kids.” Its programs raise funds and collect donations such as toys, games, books, clothing, and jackets for children experiencing hardship and for organizations serving them. The organization describes its support as including hospitals, shelters, schools, and community nonprofits.
Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied services. BLOC Ministries describes its work as free activities and programs for youth and adults. Master Provisions says it connects resources to needs. Madis House describes a free, judgment-free community for young adults facing mental health challenges or recovering from substance use disorder. Pathways to Home describes family support, home visiting, a food pantry network, and community navigation. These are the grantees’ own descriptions of their work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Payton’s Lemonade Stand reported 20 grants totaling $771,576. Grant amounts ranged from $6,442 to $115,426, with a median of $22,415. Listed recipients included Villages at Roll Hill ($115,426), BLOC Ministries ($108,020), Ronald McDonald House ($80,648), Cincinnati Public Schools ($79,909), and Crossroads Community Health Center ($74,002). The stated purposes included support of programming; the Ronald McDonald House grant also supported gifts for children during hospital stays.
The organization’s website describes fundraising through lemonade stands and community participation. Its 2025 filing describes funds and in-kind donations distributed through its programs. No application process, required materials, restrictions, or deadline are stated in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nichole Lawrence as President, Michael Obert as Vice President, Jessica Obert as Executive Director, Chris LaTulippe as Treasurer, Michelle Altenau as Secretary, and Brian Bain as a Board Member.
Payton's Lemonade Stand is led by Jessica Obert, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jessica Obert
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$70K (2023) → $80K (2025)
Nichole Lawrence
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Obert
Vice President
Treasurer → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Bain
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris LaTulippe
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Altenau
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Emily Osterkamp (2021–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Maura Cagney Tipton (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Jess Obert (2021–2022) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $80K, to Jessica Obert (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Payton's Lemonade Stand
How much does Payton's Lemonade Stand give each year?
Payton's Lemonade Stand gave $772K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 13 grants.
What is Payton's Lemonade Stand's typical grant size?
Payton's Lemonade Stand's median grant in 2025 was $22,415, and its average grant was $38,579, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Payton's Lemonade Stand that year got $24K on average.
Where does Payton's Lemonade Stand give grants?
Payton's Lemonade Stand gives mostly in Ohio: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kentucky (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (15 grants) and West Chester, OH (2 grants).
Does Payton's Lemonade Stand give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Payton's Lemonade Stand's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support of programming" (19 grants).
Who are Payton's Lemonade Stand's largest grantees?
Payton's Lemonade Stand's largest 2025 grantees include Villages at Roll Hill ($115,426), BLOC Ministries ($108,020) and Ronald McDonald House ($80,648), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Payton's Lemonade Stand?
Payton's Lemonade Stand reported $163K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $971K.
What does Payton's Lemonade Stand fund?
The organization states its mission as “to empower the next generation of philanthropists by harnessing the power of kids serving kids.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Payton's Lemonade Stand?
Payton's Lemonade Stand has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check paytonslemonadestand.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Payton's Lemonade Stand's EIN?
Payton's Lemonade Stand's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1939617. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 3, 2022)
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Grantable. (2026). Payton's Lemonade Stand funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/payton-s-lemonade-stand-morg_171f1553ac0444ca9cf52e7b49c7b48f
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