The Lens Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$315K
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
21
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds The Lens Foundation?
The Lens Foundation is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Reeth Family Foundation ($183K), S&R Heritage ($44K), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $315K in grants to The Lens Foundation between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reeth Family Foundation | $182,756 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| S&R Heritage | $44,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $40,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Lanza Family Foundation | $6,000 | 5 | 2023–2025 |
| Henry & Sylvia Yaschik Foundation Inc | $5,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Butz Foundation Inc | $3,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Joanna Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| United Community Bank Foundation | $1,250 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Frederick & Patricia Supper | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | $300 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2023) to $84K (2024). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $54K.
What grants has The Lens Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | S&R Heritage | Programming | $15,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Reeth Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,068 |
| 2025 | The Frederick & Patricia Supper | OPERATING GRANT | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Lanza Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Lanza Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Lanza Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $40,000 |
| 2024 | S&R Heritage | Programming | $29,000 |
| 2024 | Reeth Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Butz Foundation Inc | General | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Lanza Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Edward Jones Foundation | COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT, CAPACITY BUILDING | $300 |
| 2023 | Reeth Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $17,669 |
| 2023 | Lanza Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2022 | Reeth Family Foundation | General Purpose | $70,019 |
| 2022 | Henry & Sylvia Yaschik Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | The Joanna Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,500 |
| 2021 | Reeth Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $80,000 |
| 2021 | United Community Bank Foundation | This is an unrestricted donation. The organization can use the funds as needed in furtherance of its charitable purpose. | $1,250 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Lens Foundation?
The Lens Foundation is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by Reeth Family Foundation ($183K), S&R Heritage ($44K), Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc ($40K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $315K in grants to The Lens Foundation between 2021–2025.
Who is The Lens Foundation's largest funder?
Reeth Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The Lens Foundation, with $183K across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has The Lens Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $315K in grants to The Lens Foundation across 21 grants from 12 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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