The Lematta Foundation
The Lematta Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2025 filing lists charitable grants to organizations in Washington, Utah, and Oregon, including environmental, educational, and arts organizations.
The Lematta Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lematta Foundation gave $1.2M across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $289K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,155,000
- -80.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -55.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $288,750
- -56.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $62,500
- Total assets
- $27,180,607
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (89% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Lematta Foundation
- How to Apply
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Contact Bank of America Private Bank. There is no prescribed form; applications should state how the requested funds will be used. The donee must provide proof of IRS classification for charitable status.
- Contact
Application contact: Bank Of America Private Bank
Mailing address: 401 Union Street Floor 24, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: (206) 358-0912
Email: janet.jacobs@bofa.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lematta Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Washington Environmental Council ($1.0M). Together the top 4 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 66 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 6% to recipients in Utah, and 4% to recipients in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lematta Foundation gives
- Giving fell 30% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 72% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2025) to $5.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Environmental Council Seattle, WA | Charitable | $1,010,000 |
| Coafrica Salt Lake City, UT | Charitable | $75,000 |
| Oregon Epispocal School Portland, OR | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Vancouver Symphony Vancouver, WA | Charitable | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $27,180,607 | $1,700,459 | $1,242,292 | $1,155,000 | 4 | $1,155,000 | $1,613,167 | $1,601,615 |
| 2024 | $26,722,440 | $748,465 | $6,021,459 | $5,937,534 | 9 | $5,937,534 | $673,491 | $1,527,174 |
| 2023 | $31,995,434 | $661,080 | $1,583,932 | $1,478,000 | 18 | $1,478,000 | $753,537 | $1,591,112 |
| 2022 | $32,918,286 | $802,180 | $1,833,944 | $1,660,000 | 12 | $1,660,000 | $745,332 | $1,642,531 |
| 2021 | $33,950,050 | $4,649,425 | $1,856,511 | $1,722,000 | 23 | $1,722,000 | $2,518,039 | $1,724,550 |
| 2020 | $31,157,136 | $3,839,614 | $2,756,721 | $2,672,700 | 5 | — | $755,593 | $1,349,446 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lematta Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2025 — 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 2025 grants include support for Washington Environmental Council, Coafrica, Oregon Epispocal School, and Vancouver Symphony. Coafrica describes its mission as expanding educational opportunities for African children by constructing classrooms in partnership with local communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 4 grants totaling $1,155,000. The grants ranged from $20,000 to $1,010,000, with a median of $62,500. The largest grants were $1,010,000 to Washington Environmental Council, $75,000 to Coafrica, $50,000 to Oregon Epispocal School, and $20,000 to Vancouver Symphony. Each was listed as for a charitable purpose.
The foundation reported 9 grants totaling $5,937,534 in 2024 and 18 grants totaling $1,478,000 in 2023.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy C Lematta as President, W Bart Lematta as Vice President, and Marci Ann Walsh as Treasurer. It lists Nancy E Lematta and Gregory A Damico as Directors.
The Lematta Foundation is led by Nancy E Lematta, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy E Lematta
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory A Damico
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marci Ann Walsh
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
W Bart Lematta
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lematta Foundation
How much does The Lematta Foundation give each year?
The Lematta Foundation gave $1.2M across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5.9M across 9 grants.
What is The Lematta Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lematta Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $62,500, and its average grant was $288,750, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lematta Foundation give grants?
The Lematta Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Utah (6%).
Does The Lematta Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Lematta Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (4 grants).
How large is The Lematta Foundation?
The Lematta Foundation reported $27.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (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 Lematta Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for Washington Environmental Council, Coafrica, Oregon Epispocal School, and Vancouver Symphony. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lematta Foundation?
Contact Bank of America Private Bank. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lematta Foundation's EIN?
The Lematta Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1914392. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 27, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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