The Lefevre Foundation
Supporting organization; furtherance of art, history, technology education, community health, youth programs and community benefiting projects as a supporting organization to and for the community purposes of the Licking county foundation
The Lefevre Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lefevre Foundation gave $858K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $107K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $857,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- Average grant
- $107,188
- Median grant
- $80,000
- Total assets
- $34,700,210
- +12.5% 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.
Who The Lefevre Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Red Cross of East Central Ohio ($300K). Together the top 8 received $858K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 34 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lefevre Foundation gives
- Giving grew 42% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $295K (2022) to $858K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $858K.
*2023: Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross of East Central Ohio Newark, OH | Capital improvements-new donation center 225 n. 21st st., newark, oh 43055 | $300,000 |
| Newark Campus Development Fund Newark, OH | John and mary alford center for science and technology at osu newark campus | $200,000 |
| Licking County Foundation Newark, OH | Louis Sullivan Building Restoration Project | $125,000 |
| Newark Development Partners Newark, OH | Renovation of Historical Arcade | $120,000 |
| St Vincent Haven Newark, OH | Expansion of Mens Homeless Shelter | $40,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Mid Ohio Columbus, OH | Acquisition and renovation of complex at 1660 n 21st street in newark - habitat restore and a family and program center | $30,000 |
| Ohio State University-Newark Newark, OH | The Lefevre Fellows Support Fund - Scholarships | $22,500 |
| Granville Ohio Historical Society Granville, OH | Capital Improvements-Museum Refresh and Update | $20,000 |
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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 | $34,700,210 | $2,924,172 | $1,075,430 | $857,500 | 8 | $2,922,904 |
| 2023* | $30,832,041 | $3,594,538 | $972,281 | $742,500 | 11 | $3,594,369 |
| 2022 | $27,856,566 | $3,776,789 | $494,754 | $295,000 | 4 | $2,249,499 |
| 2021 | $29,761,416 | $2,074,813 | $779,082 | $603,500 | 6 | $2,074,781 |
| 2020 | $24,816,765 | $1,027,087 | $450,984 | $295,800 | 5 | $1,026,723 |
*2023: Covers 16 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About The Lefevre Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Lefevre Foundation is a public charity, based in Newark, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $34.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $858K. Net investment income was $2.9M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lefevre Foundation is led by David Fryman, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Fryman
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Lefevre
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Ashcraft
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David R. Grim
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William L. McDonald
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Fitterer Sr.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catharine Cattabiani
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Uible
Treasurer
Trustee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Albright
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Lefevre Casby
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ann Fryman (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: William Weidaw (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Robert A. Barnes (2020–2021) — 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 The Lefevre Foundation
How much does The Lefevre Foundation give each year?
The Lefevre Foundation gave $858K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $743K across 11 grants. The 2023 filing year covers 16 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
What is The Lefevre Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lefevre Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $80,000, and its average grant was $107,188, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Lefevre Foundation give grants?
The Lefevre Foundation 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 Newark, OH (6 grants).
Does The Lefevre Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Lefevre Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Lefevre Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lefevre Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Red Cross of East Central Ohio ($300,000), Newark Campus Development Fund ($200,000) and Licking County Foundation ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lefevre Foundation?
The Lefevre Foundation reported $34.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What is The Lefevre Foundation's EIN?
The Lefevre Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1120613. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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