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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 32-0543562

The LendingTree Foundation

A private foundation in Charlotte, NC. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 190 grants and $72,660 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $72,660

    Grants listed
    190
    Assets, end of year
    $2,546,629

  • Tax year 2023

    $1,550,000

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $2,720,662

  • Tax year 2022

    $1,658,000

    Grants listed
    20
    Assets, end of year
    $3,779,883

  • Tax year 2021

    $2,178,408

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $2,520,192

  • Tax year 2020

    $1,340,000

    Grants listed
    5
    Assets, end of year
    $4,992,805

  • Tax year 2019

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $3,127,795

  • Tax year 2018

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $0

Grants paid in 2024

190 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Talented Girls in Action - TgiaGeorgetown, TX

    To support the fundraising efforts of Fall semester

    $3,000
  2. Dottie Rose FoundationCharlotte, NC

    Campaign project or program 24K for 2024 Spring Fundraiser

    $2,826
  3. Samaritans PurseBoone, NC

    To support the fundraising efforts of Hurricane Helene Relief

    $1,925
  4. Northwest Ultimate AssociationSeattle, WA

    General Support

    $1,750
  5. Whitaker Elementary School Circle of Commitment IncWinston Salem, NC

    General Support

    $1,542
  6. American National Red CrossWashington, DC

    Campaign, project or program NC Helene Recovery

    $1,528
  7. Forgotten Now Family Rescue CoCharlotte, NC

    General Support

    $1,525
  8. Allegro Organizational Solutions IncHouston, TX

    Other RefugeHopeBerlin.HTY

    $1,500
  9. Christ Episcopal ChurchCharlotte, NC

    General Support

    $1,500
  10. PilgrimSeattle, WA

    General Support

    $1,500
  11. Rethink PrioritiesSan Francisco, CA

    General Support

    $1,500
  12. Southern Baptist ConventionSan Antonio, TX

    General Support

    $1,500
  13. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsSalt Lake City, UT

    General Support

    $1,500
  14. The Piedmont Triad Church IncGreensboro, NC

    General Support

    $1,500
  15. Valor SoccerMaple Valley, WA

    Donation As A Gift For general scholorships

    $1,500
  16. Wake Forest UniversityWinstonsalem, NC

    Campaign, project or program Wake Forest Fund- Pro Humanitate Society

    $1,500
  17. The Raining SeasonSpring Hill, TN

    General Support

    $1,400
  18. Ridgeway Free Library AssocRidgway, PA

    General Support

    $1,375
  19. Peace Lutheran ChurchJanesville, WI

    Other Education

    $1,350
  20. United Mission for Relief and Development UMRWashington, DC

    General Support

    $1,303
  21. Marvin Ridge Mavericks Athleticsbooster Club IncWaxhaw, NC

    Campaign project or program MRHS Track and Field Team

    $1,205
  22. Oakland Baptist ChurchRock Hill, SC

    General Support

    $1,200
  23. Mission Enablers InternationalBentonville, AR

    To support the fundraising efforts of Susan Bissett's Free the Girls Program

    $1,165
  24. Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York IncWallkill, NY

    Donation As A Gift A contribution to Jehovah's organization.

    $1,162
  25. Jain Samaj of ColoradoHGHLNDS Ranch, CO

    In honor of Bhanumati Chimanlal Shah

    $1,131
  26. Denver Diaconal Conference IncDenver, CO

    General Support

    $1,127
  27. Aum Education Society of Carolinas IncConcord, NC

    In memory of Balkrishna Tatkare

    $1,050
  28. Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina IncCharlotte, NC

    General Support

    $1,026
  29. Friends of Wayne County FairWooster, OH

    Donation As A Gift

    $1,000
  30. Techies Robotics IncorporatedCharlotte, NC

    General Support

    $972
  31. Lay Association of Christian Missionaries IncPhoenix, AZ

    General Support

    $802
  32. Carolina Raptor Center IncHuntersville, NC

    Donation As A Gift

    $775
  33. Junior League of Gaston County NC IncGastonia, NC

    Donation As A Gift 2023 Donation Match

    $757
  34. Scholars Academy Foundation for the GiftedCharlotte, NC

    General Support

    $610
  35. Common Wealth CharlotteCharlotte, NC

    General Support

    $550
  36. Children of Fallen Patriots FoundationReston, VA

    Campaign project or program NoDa Softball

    $540
  37. Coalition for Rainforest Nations SecretariatNew York, NY

    Donation As A Gift

    $539
  38. Beloved AshevilleAsheville, NC

    General Support

    $534
  39. Love for KenyaHGHLNDS Ranch, CO

    General Support

    $525
  40. Beds for Kids IncCharlotte, NC

    Campaign project or program NoDa Softball

    $512
  41. Rebuilding Together of Greater Charlotte IncCharlotte, NC

    Donation As A Gift

    $512
  42. Charlotte Marathi MandalCharlotte, NC

    General Support

    $510
  43. Childrens Home Society of North Carolina IncGreensboro, NC

    General Support

    $500
  44. Human Rights Watch IncNew York, NY

    Other Donation

    $500
  45. Seattles Union Gospel MissionSeattle, WA

    General Support

    $500
  46. The Conservation Fund A Nonprofit CorporationArlington, VA

    General Support

    $500
  47. Sedgefield MiddleCharlotte, NC

    Campaign, project or program Empowering Extraordinary

    $462
  48. Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterSeattle, WA

    In memory of Julie Nicoletta

    $453
  49. American Diabetes Association IncMerrifield, VA

    Campaign project or program 2024 Tour de Cure Florida: NAAIA Jonathan Aihie (team captian)

    $450
  50. American Red Cross Blood BankWashington, DC

    General Support

    $443
  51. Childrens Theatre of Charlotte IncCharlotte, NC

    General Support

    $437
  52. World Food ProgrammeWashington, DC

    General Support

    $436
  53. St Jude Childrens Research Hospital IncMemphis, TN

    General Support

    $401
  54. Deerstream Learning Center IncChapel Hill, NC

    Donation As A Gift Please use as needed

    $400
  55. Furnish for GoodCharlotte, NC

    General Support

    $400
  56. Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont IncCharlotte, NC

    General Support

    $400
  57. Ohuddle IncorporatedWooster, OH

    Other Designate for Wayne County Career Center OHuddle

    $400
  58. Rebuilding Together SeattleTukwila, WA

    Donation As A Gift

    $400
  59. Woods CharterChapel Hill, NC

    Donation As A Gift Please donate to Ms. Westle's kindergarten classroom

    $400
  60. Educational Foundation IncChapel Hill, NC

    General Support

    $350
  61. Operation Airdrop IncDecatur, TX

    To support the fundraising efforts of Western North Carolina Helene relief

    $335
  62. Friends of 502 IncPineville, NC

    Donation As A Gift Marilyn Doyon

    $325
  63. Sweet Dream in A BagCentennial, CO

    General Support

    $310
  64. Diaper Bank of North CarolinaHillsborough, NC

    General Support

    $308
  65. Team RubiconLos Angeles, CA

    General Support

    $308
  66. Classroom Central IncCharlotte, NC

    General Support

    $300
  67. West Side CLTCharlotte, NC

    General Support

    $300
  68. Womens Impact FundCharlotte, NC

    General Support

    $300
  69. The Foundation of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte IncCharlotte, NC

    General Support

    $295
  70. Austin Bulldog RescueAustin, TX

    General Support

    $282
  71. KBTC AssociationTacoma, WA

    General Support

    $280
  72. Denver Dumb Friends LeagueDenver, CO

    In memory of Jasper Pantig our forever puppy

    $275
  73. Friends of Big Morongo Canyon PreserveMorongo Vly, CA

    General Support

    $275
  74. Catherines HouseBelmont, NC

    Donation As A Gift 2023 Donation Match

    $257
  75. Loray Girls Home IncGastonia, NC

    Donation As A Gift 2023 Donation Match

    $257
  76. Wine to WaterBoone, NC

    General Support

    $257
  77. Fort Mill HighFort Mill, SC

    To support the fundraising efforts of Girls Varsity Golf Team 2024

    $250
  78. Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord Merrimack CountyConcord, NH

    In memory of Doc

    $250
  79. Washington Water TrustSeattle, WA

    General Support

    $250
  80. Harrisburg ElementaryIndian Land, SC

    Campaign, project or program Fun run program

    $241
  81. Pacific Public MediaTacoma, WA

    General Support

    $240
  82. Friends of Bell SchoolChicago, IL

    General Support

    $225
  83. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust USA IncLaguna Hills, CA

    Campaign, project or program Mokogodo, Nyambeni, & Milk Feed

    $218
  84. World Central Kitchen IncorporatedWashington, DC

    General Support

    $209
  85. Amateur Music NetworkSan Francisco, CA

    General Support

    $206
  86. Pensacola First Baptist ChurchPensacola, FL

    To support the fundraising efforts of Royal Family Kids Pensacola

    $200
  87. Road Runners Club of AmericaLakeland, FL

    General Support

    $189
  88. American Heart Association IncDallas, TX

    In honor of William Allgood

    $170
  89. Atrium Health FoundationCharlotte, NC

    In memory of Courtney Langdon

    $155
  90. American Cancer Society IncAtlanta, GA

    In memory of Paul Schulz

    $151
  91. Sharon Academy Parent Teacher OrganizationCharlotte, NC

    Campaign project or program Capital Campaign - PTO

    $150
  92. Snohomish Healing ProjectSnohomish, WA

    General Support

    $129
  93. The Relatives IncCharlotte, NC

    General Support

    $128
  94. Wikimedia Foundation OrgSan Francisco, CA

    General Support

    $118
  95. Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Association IncChicago, IL

    In memory of Dorothy Weirtz

    $103
  96. Hindu CenterCharlotte, NC

    Other Sindhi Food Festival and Cultural Program

    $103
  97. InreachCharlotte, NC

    Donation As A Gift Ramses April Meijer

    $103
  98. International Students IncColorado SPGS, CO

    To support the fundraising efforts of Kenvin Heather Fannin (account# 5175)

    $103
  99. Rea View Elementary PTOWaxhaw, NC

    To support the fundraising efforts of Austin King for "Run with Rocky"

    $103
  100. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology FoundationRapid City, SD

    General Support

    $103
  101. United Way of North CarolinaCary, NC

    Campaign, project or program Hurricane helene relief efforts

    $103
  102. University of DenverDenver, CO

    General Support

    $103
  103. PTA South Carolina CongressMt Pleasant, SC

    To support the fundraising efforts of Sophie Bishop

    $101
  104. Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America NationalArlington, VA

    General Support

    $100
  105. Cedar Wood Elementary PTA 733Bothell, WA

    General Support

    $100
  106. Duke UniversityDurham, NC

    Campaign project or program Duke Children's Season of Hope Radiothon - Post-Event 2023

    $100
  107. Epiphany SchoolSeattle, WA

    General Support

    $100
  108. Girls on the Run CharlotteCharlotte, NC

    General Support

    $100
  109. Grassroots Aid Partnership IncSwannanoa, NC

    General Support

    $100
  110. JDRF International Piedmont Triad ChapterGreensboro, NC

    In honor of Lucy Graham (The Lucy Goose Team)

    $100
  111. Kitchen on the Street IncPhoenix, AZ

    In honor of Linda and Jim Hamilton

    $100
  112. Leukemia Lymphoma Society IncRye Brook, NY

    To support the fundraising efforts of Matt Bucknell Visionaries Of The Year

    $100
  113. North Cascades InstituteSedro Woolley, WA

    General Support

    $100
  114. PTA Heatherwood 7 3 71Mill Creek, WA

    General Support

    $100
  115. Rebuilding Together Metro Denver IncDenver, CO

    Donation As A Gift

    $100
  116. Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte IncCharlotte, NC

    Donation As A Gift Happy Holidays

    $100
  117. SGT Charles J Jaworek Elementary School PTO IncMarlborough, MA

    To support the fundraising efforts of Jaworek Dance-a-thon

    $100
  118. The Humane Society Wildlife Land TRWashington, DC

    General Support

    $100
  119. Valentines Day Widow OutreachCharlotte, NC

    Donation As A Gift .

    $100
  120. Tap Cancer Out IncIndian Land, SC

    General Support

    $99
  121. Weddington Hills Parent Teacher Organization IncConcord, NC

    Campaign project or program Fun Run

    $83
  122. American Red Cross Disaster Relief FundWashington, DC

    General Support

    $77
  123. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police FoundationCharlotte, NC

    Campaign project or program Here for our Heros

    $77
  124. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society IncRye Brook, NY

    General Support

    $76
  125. Meals of Hope IncNaples, FL

    Donation As A Gift

    $75
  126. The California Desert Land ConservancyJoshua Tree, CA

    General Support

    $75
  127. Youth Golf Foundation of the CarolinasCharlotte, NC

    General Support

    $75
  128. Fort Mill ElementaryFort Mill, SC

    To support the fundraising efforts of Malcolm McFadden Boosterthon

    $65
  129. Foster Dual Language PK-8Arvada, CO

    Campaign project or program Project prepare / Robotics program

    $62
  130. Kings Town Elementary PTOFort Mill, SC

    To support the fundraising efforts of Fundraiser per minute includes 7 for school fee

    $60
  131. Sarah Mack Scicomm IncPhiladelphia, PA

    General Support

    $60
  132. Regroup CarolinasCharlotte, NC

    General Support

    $57
  133. National Multiple Sclerosis SocietyNew York, NY

    In honor of Ally Michaelides

    $53
  134. Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region IncAlbany, NY

    Campaign project or program Read for Ronald McDonald House Charities Program

    $52
  135. Denver Rescue MissionDenver, CO

    General Support

    $51
  136. Head Butt HotelN Myrtle BCH, SC

    In honor of My darling cat Pretty who I adopted thanks to your efforts rescuing and supporting her

    $51
  137. Tega Cay ElementaryTega Cay, SC

    To support the fundraising efforts of Boosterthon

    $51
  138. York County Humane SocietyFort Mill, SC

    In honor of the adorable kitties <333 i love you pecan patti

    $51
  139. BraveworksCharlotte, NC

    Donation As A Gift

    $50
  140. Carolina Abortion FundRaleigh, NC

    General Support

    $50
  141. Carolina Boxer Rescue IncHampstead, NC

    Donation As A Gift 2024 LendingTree National Pet Day Challenge - Carrie Bierkamp

    $50
  142. Dog Gone SeattleSeattle, WA

    Donation As A Gift 2024 LendingTree National Pet Day Challenge - Michael Siebenthal

    $50
  143. Food LifelineSeattle, WA

    Donation As A Gift

    $50
  144. Isha VidhyaUdayampalayam Coimbatore, India

    General Support

    $50
  145. Lynn S Sweet Angels IncGolden, CO

    In memory of Lynn Weibel

    $50
  146. Make A Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina IncRaleigh, NC

    To support the fundraising efforts of UNC Chi Omega

    $50
  147. Manna Food BankMills River, NC

    General Support

    $50
  148. Marvin Ridge Middle School Band BoostersWaxhaw, NC

    To support the fundraising efforts of Jillian Ausman

    $50
  149. New Beginnings-A Home for MothersRichfield, WI

    Other From a member at Peace Lutheran in Janesville WI

    $50
  150. Paula Takacs Foundation for Sarcoma ResearchCharlotte, NC

    To support the fundraising efforts of Kerry Lindauer - Sharkoma Squad

    $50
  151. Rea View ElementaryWaxhaw, NC

    General Support

    $50
  152. Refugee Community Partnership IncCarrboro, NC

    General Support

    $50
  153. University of Colorado FoundationDenver, CO

    In memory of In loving memory of Thomas DeVine Sr.

    $50
  154. Central Academy of Technology and ArtsMonroe, NC

    Campaign project or program Funds for new science and tech equipments

    $41
  155. Fern Bluff ElRound Rock, TX

    To support the fundraising efforts of Fern Bluff Bobstacle Course

    $41
  156. Samskrita BharatiBellevue, WA

    To support the fundraising efforts of Samskrita Bharati

    $41
  157. Luv Michael IncNew York, NY

    To support the fundraising efforts of Luv Michael Co.

    $36
  158. St James ElementaryDenver, NC

    Campaign, project or program St James Elementary Fun Run

    $35
  159. Bull Terrier Rescue Mission IncNew York, NY

    General Support

    $31
  160. Morongo Basin Humane Society IncorporatedJoshua Tree, CA

    General Support

    $31
  161. Catering to Cats & DogsCharlotte, NC

    General Support

    $26
  162. Community House Middle School PTOCharlotte, NC

    General Support

    $26
  163. Footprints of FightCovington, WA

    General Support

    $26
  164. American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsNew York, NY

    General Support

    $25
  165. Brother Wolf Animal Rescue IncAsheville, NC

    Donation As A Gift hurricane helene relief efforts

    $25
  166. Cameroon Childrens MinistryMinnetonka, MN

    Donation As A Gift

    $25
  167. Chasing MS Foundation IncMcKees Rocks, PA

    General Support

    $25
  168. Childs PlaySeattle, WA

    General Support

    $25
  169. CureSearch for Childrens CancerBaltimore, MD

    General Support

    $25
  170. Dementia Society IncDoylestown, PA

    General Support

    $25
  171. E2D IncDavidson, NC

    Donation As A Gift n/a

    $25
  172. Feeding AmericaChicago, IL

    General Support

    $25
  173. Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina IncRaleigh, NC

    Donation As A Gift Support Hurricane Helene victims

    $25
  174. Greater Cleveland Food Bank IncCleveland, OH

    General Support

    $25
  175. Habitat for Humanity International IncCharlotte, NC

    Donation As A Gift A small donation that will hopefully help to support the wonderful cats that come through Habitat

    $25
  176. Kansas University Endowment AssocLawrence, KS

    General Support

    $25
  177. Operation First ResponseCulpeper, VA

    General Support

    $25
  178. PTA North Carolina CongressCharlotte, NC

    To support the fundraising efforts of Jade Ransom - Croft Community School Fun Run

    $25
  179. Royal Impact Ministries IncEl Paso, TX

    Donation As A Gift

    $25
  180. Sandy Hook Promise FoundationNewtown, CT

    Donation As A Gift Thank you for all you do!

    $25
  181. The A21 Campaign IncSanta Ana, CA

    Donation As A Gift

    $25
  182. Trimurti Temple Devasthanam TRCharlotte, NC

    Donation As A Gift donation

    $25
  183. University of New Mexico Foundation IncorporatedAlbuquerque, NM

    General Support

    $25
  184. Western Carolina ChapterCharlotte, NC

    In memory of Sara Rodriguez

    $25
  185. Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation IncCarmel, IN

    To support the fundraising efforts of Laney Kaminski - Pink Gala

    $25
  186. Kokanee Elementary PTA 61022Woodinville, WA

    To support the fundraising efforts of Jacob Speer

    $20
  187. California Paws RescuePalm Desert, CA

    General Support

    $11
  188. Asset India FoundationSan Diego, AZ

    General Support

    $10
  189. Southern California Pit Bull RescueSimi Valley, CA

    General Support

    $6
  190. WWW Pilotsnpaws Org IncorporatedLandrum, SC

    General Support

    $1

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Human services19 grants $10,65920% of the total
  2. Education27 grants $9,08517% of the total
  3. International aid8 grants $6,82413% of the total
  4. Religion6 grants $5,07810% of the total
  5. Sports and recreation5 grants $3,6137% of the total
  6. Animals18 grants $3,5337% of the total
  7. 14 other causes51 grants $13,44026% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. North Carolina73 grants $29,769
  2. Washington20 grants $7,614
  3. Texas8 grants $6,853
  4. District of Columbia8 grants $4,214
  5. Colorado12 grants $3,887
  6. California10 grants $2,655
  7. New York10 grants $2,574
  8. South Carolina11 grants $2,170
  9. Tennessee2 grants $1,801
  10. Virginia5 grants $1,615

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Jill OlmsteadCHAIRMAN / DIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • April WhitlockEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Dana BarkerSECRETARY / DIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Carla ShumateTREASURER / DIRECTOR Hours 0.25Pay $0
  • Doug LebdaCEO Hours 0.25Pay $0

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