The Carl a Lemcool Memorial
The Carl a Lemcool Memorial is a private foundation, based in Traverse City, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $56K.
The Carl a Lemcool Memorial at a glance
In short: The Carl a Lemcool Memorial gave $60K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,000
- -38.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,000
- -38.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,008,673
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (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 The Carl a Lemcool Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was TCC Athletic Boosters - Boys Lacrosse ($38K). Together the top 5 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 18 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Carl a Lemcool Memorial gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 149% 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2022) to $98K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| TCC Athletic Boosters - Boys Lacrosse Traverse City, MI | Provided amount to support initial year of the traverse city central boys lacrosse program including helmets, uniforms and gloves. | $38,000 |
| Grand Traverse Area Veterans Coalition Traverse City, MI | Provided amount to support the repair of damaged monuments and pavilion. | $8,000 |
| Central United Methodist Church Community Outreach Traverse City, MI | Provided amount to support their mission to provide breakfast and lunch to those in need. | $5,000 |
| Project Feed the Kids Traverse City, MI | Provided amount for the purchase of an additional cooler to support their mission of providing meals to those in need. | $5,000 |
| Tcaps - Student Support Network Traverse City, MI | Provided amount to support mission of providing free, supportive, education-related services and non-academic support to all students to help overcome obstacles that may create barriers to learning. | $4,000 |
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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 | $1,008,673 | $55,310 | $72,511 | $60,000 | 5 | $72,186 | $55,915 | $48,287 |
| 2023 | $983,777 | $83,541 | $108,353 | $97,627 | 5 | $108,320 | $83,541 | $46,879 |
| 2022 | $967,080 | $102,649 | $62,343 | $51,000 | 4 | $62,343 | $102,649 | $51,267 |
| 2021 | $1,172,773 | $49,613 | $79,361 | $68,050 | 4 | $79,361 | $50,252 | $54,544 |
| 2020 | $1,070,602 | $42,349 | $7,407 | — | — | — | $42,349 | $51,217 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Carl a Lemcool Memorial reported a distributable amount of $48K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Carl a Lemcool Memorial is led by Tyler Bartosh, President & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tyler Bartosh
President & Secretary
President → President & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raleigh Newman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Hemming
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Norm Fred
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aaron Mansfield
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Grant Klaver (2020–2023) — Secretary
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 The Carl a Lemcool Memorial
How much does The Carl a Lemcool Memorial give each year?
The Carl a Lemcool Memorial gave $60K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $98K across 5 grants.
What is The Carl a Lemcool Memorial's typical grant size?
The Carl a Lemcool Memorial's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Carl a Lemcool Memorial give grants?
The Carl a Lemcool Memorial gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Traverse City, MI (5 grants).
Does The Carl a Lemcool Memorial give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Carl a Lemcool Memorial's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Carl a Lemcool Memorial's largest grantees?
The Carl a Lemcool Memorial's largest 2024 grantees include TCC Athletic Boosters - Boys Lacrosse ($38,000), Grand Traverse Area Veterans Coalition ($8,000) and Central United Methodist Church Community Outreach ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Carl a Lemcool Memorial?
The Carl a Lemcool Memorial reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $48K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Carl a Lemcool Memorial's EIN?
The Carl a Lemcool Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2491833. 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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