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Form 990-PFTax year 2021EIN 95-4718603

Brad Lemons Foundation

A private foundation in Los Angeles, CA. Its return for tax year 2021 lists 37 grants and $590,000 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2021 (period ending Dec 31, 2021), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

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

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2021

    $590,000

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $7,908,692

  • Tax year 2020

    $460,500

    Grants listed
    39
    Assets, end of year
    $7,642,311

  • Tax year 2019

    $441,000

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $7,148,499

  • Tax year 2018

    $440,250

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $6,825,674

Grants paid in 2021

37 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Westmark SchoolEncino, CA

    Unrestricted

    $25,000
  2. Santa Monica College FNDTNSanta Monica, CA

    Center for students with disabilities

    $25,000
  3. American Red CrossBoone, IA

    National disaster relief fund

    $25,000
  4. Frostig CenterPasadena, CA

    Unrestricted

    $25,000
  5. Habitat for Humanity IntlAmericus, GA

    Unrestricted

    $25,000
  6. Partnership with Native AmericansAddison, TX

    Aief school supply program

    $25,000
  7. Individual

    Unrestricted

    $25,000
  8. AHA Attitude Harmony AchievementSanta Barbara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $25,000
  9. University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA

    Weingarten learning resources center

    $20,000
  10. Individual

    Summit view school

    $15,000
  11. Individual

    Salt center

    $15,000
  12. University of DenverDenver, CO

    Learning effectiveness program

    $15,000
  13. Los Angeles Cnty Museum of NaturalLos Angeles, CA

    Unrestricted

    $15,000
  14. UCLA FoundationLos Angeles, CA

    Center for accessible education

    $15,000
  15. Weingart Center AssociationLos Angeles, CA

    Unrestricted

    $15,000
  16. Autry Museum of the American WestLos Angeles, CA

    Unrestricted

    $15,000
  17. American Indian College FDDenver, CO

    Unrestricted

    $15,000
  18. Youth Services NetworkMission Hills, CA

    Unrestricted

    $15,000
  19. Homes for Our TroopsTaunton, MA

    Unrestricted

    $15,000
  20. Intrepid Fallen Heroes FundNew York, NY

    Unrestricted

    $15,000
  21. Individual

    Unrestricted

    $15,000
  22. Santa Barbara Museum of ArtSanta Barbara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $15,000
  23. Semper Fi America's FundQuantico, VA

    Unrestricted

    $15,000
  24. Individual

    Unrestricted

    $15,000
  25. Individual

    Unrestricted

    $15,000
  26. Foodbank of Santa Barbara CountyGoleta, CA

    Unrestricted

    $15,000
  27. Santa Barbara Rescue MissionSanta Barbara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $15,000
  28. Natl Disaster Search Dog FoundationSanta Paula, CA

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  29. Canine Companions for IndependenceSanta Rosa, CA

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  30. The Collings FoundationStow, MA

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  31. Individual

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  32. Santa Barbara Historical MuseumSanta Barbara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  33. Individual

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  34. Individual

    Unrestricted:5,000mike's field trip to the movies:5,000

    $10,000
  35. Santa Barbara Humane SocietySanta Barbara, CA

    For santa barbara chapter only

    $10,000
  36. Unity Shoppe IncSanta Barbara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  37. Boys and Girls Club of Santa BarbarSanta Barbara, CA

    Unrestricted

    $10,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education3 grants $50,00021% of the total
  2. Housing and shelter3 grants $45,00019% of the total
  3. Human services3 grants $45,00019% of the total
  4. Arts and culture2 grants $25,00011% of the total
  5. Mental health1 grant $25,00011% of the total
  6. Food and agriculture1 grant $15,0006% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $30,00013% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California19 grants $295,000
  2. Colorado2 grants $30,000
  3. Georgia1 grant $25,000
  4. Iowa1 grant $25,000
  5. Massachusetts2 grants $25,000
  6. Texas1 grant $25,000
  7. Pennsylvania1 grant $20,000
  8. New York1 grant $15,000

Officers, directors and trustees

1 person as filed

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

  • William B LemonsTrustee Hours 2Pay $0

The return

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