Lenovo Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Lenovo, a U.S. $43 billion global Fortune 500 company. Formerly known as the Motorola Mobility Foundation, it is a private 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation based in Morrisville, North Carolina. The foundation was granted tax-exempt status in June 2010.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.3M
-23.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$866K
+13.2% YoY
Grant Count
20
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$43K
-9.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Lenovo Foundation's mission centers on providing "Smarter Technology for All" by providing access to technology and STEM education for those who need it most. The foundation's approach harnesses Lenovo's technology, employee expertise, and strategic partnerships to create impact.
The foundation focuses on three primary areas:
- Advancing STEM Education – Increasing access to technology and STEM education for underserved populations
- Empowering Under-represented Populations – Embracing people of all backgrounds and abilities
- Improving Global Communities – Enabling Lenovo employees to contribute to community improvement
Grantmaking
The foundation made 12 grants in the most recent fiscal year (ending March 2025), with total distributions of $866,430. Recent grantees include:
Grant Range
** $34,000
How to Apply
Organizations interested in support should review the foundation's charitable giving guidelines and contact the foundation at giving@lenovo.com to determine eligibility.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on New York, North Carolina, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending March 2025:
- Total Assets: $1,276,286
- Total Revenue: $500,000
- Total Expenses: $901,326
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Net Income: -$401,326
As of Fiscal Year Ending March 2024:
- Total Grants, Contributions: $526,520
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,276,286 | $1,677,612 | $1,958,029 |
| Revenue | $500,000 | $526,520 | $1,753,647 |
| Expenses | $901,326 | $806,937 | $2,038,581 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $901,326 | $806,825 | $2,036,831 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $72,496 | $92,963 | $77,566 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
106 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The Lenovo Foundation is led by Lenovo executives from around the world:
- Calvin Crosslin – President
- Felix Chu – Treasurer
- Mary Jacques – Secretary
- Charlotte West – Director
- Hwang Jann Lee – Director
- José Soares – Director
Foundation staff include:
- Monica Hauser Wolff – Foundation Director
- Sydni Behm – Foundation Manager
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONICA HAUSER WOLFF | FOUNDATION DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| SYDNI BEHM | FOUNDATION MANAGER | 40 | — |
| CALVIN CROSSLIN | PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| MARY JACQUES | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| FELIX CHU | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| CHARLOTTE NEWMAN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JOSE SOARES | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| HWANG JANN LEE | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Lenovo Foundation has launched the TransforME Grant Round, a $1 million initiative to support tech skills development. The foundation continues to identify new partners globally through grant opportunities aligned with its focus on STEM education, diversity in technology, and community empowerment.
Lenovo Foundation Launches USD $1 Million TransforME Grant Round to SupportSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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