The Paul E & Shirley U Lehman
The Paul E & Shirley U Lehman is a private foundation, based in Millers River, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $81K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $23K. Net investment income was $9K.
The Paul E & Shirley U Lehman at a glance
In short: The Paul E & Shirley U Lehman gave $23K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,617
- -43.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -65.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,827
- +62.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,400
- Total assets
- $81,262
- -4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Paul E & Shirley U Lehman funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Franklin County Sundy School Assn ($9K). Together the top 8 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 88 grants of 88 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Paul E & Shirley U Lehman gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 620% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2025) to $40K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County Sundy School Assn Chambersburg, PA | General Operations | $8,617 |
| Camp Joy El Ministries Greencastle, PA | General Operations | $2,400 |
| Child Evangelism Fellowship Waynesboro, PA | General Operations | $2,400 |
| Pregnancy Ministries Chambersburg, PA | General Operations | $2,400 |
| Salvation Army Chambersburg, PA | General Operations | $2,400 |
| Pa State Sunday School as Harrisburg, PA | General Operations | $2,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Chambersburg, PA | General Operations | $1,200 |
| Women in Need Chambersburg, PA | General Operations | $1,200 |
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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 | $81,262 | $31,990 | $42,618 | $22,617 | 8 | $22,617 | $9,415 | $3,648 |
| 2024 | $85,356 | $33,112 | $61,744 | $39,970 | 23 | $39,970 | $4,657 | $4,682 |
| 2023 | $107,402 | $21,106 | $37,520 | $28,629 | 18 | $28,629 | $4,857 | $5,480 |
| 2022 | $117,898 | $18,280 | $35,594 | $25,890 | 17 | $25,890 | $5,912 | $6,651 |
| 2021 | $155,504 | $41,155 | $32,649 | $27,376 | 22 | $27,376 | $4,700 | $6,367 |
| 2020 | $147,283 | $134,737 | $138,501 | $28,376 | 21 | — | $2,413 | $3,944 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Paul E & Shirley U Lehman reported a distributable amount of $4K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Paul E & Shirley U Lehman is led by Paul E. Lehman, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul E. Lehman
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yvette Prosser
Officer
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/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 Paul E & Shirley U Lehman
How much does The Paul E & Shirley U Lehman give each year?
The Paul E & Shirley U Lehman gave $23K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $40K across 23 grants.
What is The Paul E & Shirley U Lehman's typical grant size?
The Paul E & Shirley U Lehman's median grant in 2025 was $2,400, and its average grant was $2,827, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Paul E & Shirley U Lehman give grants?
The Paul E & Shirley U Lehman gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chambersburg, PA (5 grants).
Does The Paul E & Shirley U Lehman give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Paul E & Shirley U Lehman's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Paul E & Shirley U Lehman's largest grantees?
The Paul E & Shirley U Lehman's largest 2025 grantees include Franklin County Sundy School Assn ($8,617), Camp Joy El Ministries ($2,400) and Child Evangelism Fellowship ($2,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Paul E & Shirley U Lehman?
The Paul E & Shirley U Lehman reported $81K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $23K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Paul E & Shirley U Lehman's EIN?
The Paul E & Shirley U Lehman's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-1830429. 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.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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