The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation
The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 2024, it reported 17 grants totaling $212,000, with listed recipients including food assistance, senior care, hospice, animal welfare, and wildlife organizations.
The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation at a glance
In short: The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation gave $212K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in California. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $212,000
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $12,471
- -11.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,100
- Total assets
- $3,750,462
- +0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (70% 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 The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 0634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Phone: (858) 410-0986
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Port Angeles Food Bank ($36K). Together the top 10 received $163K.
Grant Size Distribution
77 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 77 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in California (70%), Washington (22%), Arkansas (4%), and Oregon (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $212K (2023) to $237K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $212K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Port Angeles Food Bank Port Angeles, WA | General Operating | $36,400 |
| The British Home in California Ltd Sierra Madre, CA | General Operating | $36,000 |
| The Salvation Army Southern California Carson, CA | General Operating | $16,200 |
| Pasadena Humane Society Pasadena, CA | General Operating | $16,200 |
| Hospice of Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | General Operating | $10,800 |
| Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter Goleta, CA | General Operating | $10,800 |
| Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society Dawg Buellton, CA | General Operating | $10,800 |
| Operation Uplift Port Angeles, WA | General Operating | $10,000 |
| Heifer International Little Rock, AR | General Operating | $8,100 |
| Dawg Founders Fund Santa Barbara, CA | General Operating | $8,100 |
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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 | $3,750,462 | $295,360 | $268,797 | $212,000 | 17 | $215,826 | $244,346 | $230,597 |
| 2023 | $3,726,607 | $158,692 | $265,904 | $211,500 | 15 | $215,250 | $137,277 | $215,723 |
| 2022 | $3,826,749 | $182,205 | $291,688 | $237,100 | 15 | $245,171 | $133,580 | $219,468 |
| 2021 | $3,945,010 | $129,962 | $276,805 | $218,000 | 13 | $226,282 | $79,847 | $245,511 |
| 2020 | $4,092,485 | $88,592 | $275,045 | $223,000 | 17 | — | $60,421 | $226,119 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation reported a distributable amount of $231K 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 2024 grants went to organizations whose work included food assistance, retirement care, hospice services, animal welfare, and wildlife rehabilitation. For example, Port Angeles Food Bank describes its mission as “nourishing our community” and says it provides food to individuals and to area pantries and meal programs. The British Home in California says it provides retirement care, while Hospice of Santa Barbara describes services for people facing life-threatening illness and those grieving a loss.
Animal-related grantees also describe a range of work: Pasadena Humane Society and other animal organizations received grants; DAWG Founders Fund says it supports rescue, training, veterinary care, and low-cost spay and neuter clinics. Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network says it rescues and rehabilitates wildlife and educates the public.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $212,000 through 17 grants. Grants ranged from $5,400 to $36,400, with a median of $8,100. The listed grant purposes were general operating.
The largest grants were $36,400 to Port Angeles Food Bank and $36,000 to The British Home in California Ltd. Other notable grants included $16,200 each to The Salvation Army Southern California and Pasadena Humane Society, and $10,800 each to Hospice of Santa Barbara, Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter, and Santa Ynez Valley Humane Society DAWG.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists US Bank NA as trustee.
The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation's only listed officer is US Bank NA, Trustee on the 2024 filing (compensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
US Bank NA
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$28K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: US Bank N A (2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mufg Union Bank N A (2020–2022) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $28K, to US Bank NA (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation
How much does The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation give each year?
The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation gave $212K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $212K across 15 grants.
What is The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation's typical grant size?
The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,100, and its average grant was $12,471, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation give grants?
The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation gives mostly in California: 70% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Port Angeles, WA (2 grants), Sierra Madre, CA (2 grants), Santa Barbara, CA (2 grants) and Goleta, CA (2 grants).
Does The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation's largest grantees?
The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Port Angeles Food Bank ($36,400), The British Home in California Ltd ($36,000) and The Salvation Army Southern California ($16,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation?
The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $216K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $231K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations whose work included food assistance, retirement care, hospice services, animal welfare, and wildlife rehabilitation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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 The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation's EIN?
The Darlene & Harry Lambert Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4788330. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Darlene & Harry Lambert 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.
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