Brad Lemons Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 95-4718603
Foundation Overview
Based in Los Angeles, CA, Brad Lemons Foundation has awarded 181 grants totaling $2,340,750 to organizations in California, Iowa and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $25,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
1 of 37 recipients (3%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
64% of grants are awarded in California, with additional funding distributed across 11 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within California, funding concentrates in Santa Barbara (34%), Los Angeles (25%), Santa Monica (10%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 44% growth trend over 5 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (50%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Brad Lemons Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmark School | $25,000 | Encino, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Santa Monica College Fndtn | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Center For Students With Disabilities | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $25,000 | Boone, IA, US | National Disaster Relief Fund | 2021 |
| Frostig Center | $25,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Natl Disaster Search Dog Foundation | $10,000 | Santa Paula, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The Help Group | $15,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Summit View School | 2021 |
| Univ Of Arizona Fndtn | $15,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Salt Center | 2021 |
| University Of Denver | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | Learning Effectiveness Program | 2021 |
| Los Angeles Cnty Museum Of Natural | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Ucla Foundation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Center For Accessible Education | 2021 |
| Weingart Center Association | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $10,000 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Autry Museum Of The American West | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Habitat For Humanity Intl | $25,000 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $20,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Weingarten Learning Resources Center | 2021 |
| The Collings Foundation | $10,000 | Stow, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Univ Of Nevadareno Fndtn | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| American Indian College Fd | $15,000 | Denver, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Partnership With Native Americans | $25,000 | Addison, TX, US | Aief School Supply Program | 2021 |
| Youth Services Network | $15,000 | Mission Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Homes For Our Troops | $15,000 | Taunton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Iraqafghanistan Veterans Of America | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Our House Grief Support Ctr | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Art | $15,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Semper Fi America's Fund | $15,000 | Oceanside, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Historical Museum | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Aha Attitude Harmony Achievement | $25,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| The People Concern K9 Connection Pr | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Fndtn | $15,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Chrysalis | $15,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Intl Film Festival | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted:5,000mike's Field Trip To The Movies:5,000 | 2021 |
| Foodbank Of Santa Barbara County | $15,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission | $15,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Santa Barbara Humane Society | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | For Santa Barbara Chapter Only | 2021 |
| Unity Shoppe Inc | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Santa Barbar | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2021 |
| Westmark School | $25,000 | Encino, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Santa Monica College Fndtn | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Center For Students With Disabilities | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $20,000 | Boone, IA, US | National Disaster Relief Fund | 2020 |
| Frostig Center | $25,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Natl Disaster Search Dog Foundation | $7,500 | Santa Paula, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| The Help Group | $10,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Summit View School | 2020 |
| Univ Of Arizona Fndtn | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Salt Center | 2020 |
| University Of Denver | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Learning Effectiveness Program | 2020 |
| Natural Hist Museum Of Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Ucla Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Center For Accessible Education | 2020 |
| Weingart Center Association | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $7,500 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Autry Museum Of The American West | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Habitat For Humanity Intl | $20,000 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Weingarten Learning Resources Center | 2020 |
| The Collings Foundation | $5,000 | Stow, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Univ Of Nevadareno Fndtn | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center | 2020 |
| American Indian College Fd | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Unrestricted: 10,000emergency Relief Funding: 10,000 | 2020 |
| Partnership With Native Americans | $20,000 | Addison, TX, US | Aief School Supply Program | 2020 |
| Youth Services Network | $10,000 | Mission Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Homes For Our Troops | $12,500 | Taunton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund | $12,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Iraqafghanistan Veterans Of America | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Our House Grief Support Ctr | $12,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Art | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Semper Fi America's Fund | $12,500 | Oceanside, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara Historical Museum | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Aha Attitude Harmony Achievement | $22,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted: 20,000littlest Little Farm Project: 2,500 | 2020 |
| The People Concern K9 Connection Pr | $7,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Fndtn | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | In Memory Of Jackie Collins | 2020 |
| Chrysalis | $10,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Foodbank Of Santa Barbara County | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara Humane Society | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | For Santa Barbara Chapter Only | 2020 |
| Unity Shoppe Inc | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Santa Barbar | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Care4paws Inc | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Santa Barbara Symphony Orchestra As | $500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2020 |
| Share Our Strength | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | No Kid Hungry Campaign | 2020 |
| Westmark School | $25,000 | Encino, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Santa Monica College Fndtn | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Center For Students With Disabilities | 2018 |
| American Red Cross | $20,000 | Boone, IA, US | National Disaster Relief Fund | 2018 |
| Frostig Center | $25,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Natl Disaster Search Dog Foundation | $7,500 | Santa Paula, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| The Help Group | $10,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Summit View School | 2018 |
| Univ Of Arizona Fndtn | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Salt Center | 2018 |
| University Of Denver | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Learning Effectiveness Program | 2018 |
| Natural Hist Museum Of Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Ucla Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Office For Students With Disabilities | 2018 |
| Weingart Center Association | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $7,500 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Autry Museum Of The American West | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Habitat For Humanity Intl | $20,000 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Weingarten Learning Resources Center | 2018 |
| The Collings Foundation | $5,000 | Stow, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Univ Of Nevadareno Fndtn | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center | 2018 |
| American Indian College Fd | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Partnership With Native Americans | $20,000 | Addison, TX, US | Aief School Supply Program | 2018 |
| Youth Services Network | $10,000 | Mission Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Homes For Our Troops | $12,500 | Taunton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund | $12,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Iraqafghanistan Veterans Of America | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Our House Grief Support Ctr | $12,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Art | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Semper Fi Fund | $12,500 | Oceanside, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Santa Barbara Historical Museum | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Aha Attitude Harmony Achievement | $20,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Sb Gives!via Fund For Santa Barbara Inc | 2018 |
| K9 Connection The People Concern | $7,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Fndtn | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | In Memory Of Jackie Collins | 2018 |
| Chrysalis | $10,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Santa Barbara Intl Film Festival | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | The Riviera Project | 2018 |
| Foodbank Of Santa Barbara County | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Santa Barbara Humane Society | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | For Santa Barbara Chapter Only | 2018 |
| Unity Shoppe Inc | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2018 |
| Park City High School | $250 | Park City, UT, US | Cheer Team | 2018 |
| Westmark School | $25,000 | Encino, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Santa Monica College Fndtn | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Center For Students With Disabilities | 2017 |
| American Red Cross | $20,000 | Boone, IA, US | National Disaster Relief Fund | 2017 |
| Frostig Center | $25,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Natl Disaster Search Dog Foundation | $7,500 | Santa Paula, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| The Help Group | $10,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Summit View School | 2017 |
| Univ Of Arizona Fndtn | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Salt Center | 2017 |
| University Of Denver | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Learning Effectiveness Program | 2017 |
| Natural Hist Museum Of Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Ucla Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Office For Students With Disabilities | 2017 |
| Weingart Center Association | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $7,500 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Autry National Center | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity Intl | $20,000 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Weingarten Learning Resources Center | 2017 |
| The Collings Foundation | $5,000 | Stow, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Univ Of Nevadareno Fndtn | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center | 2017 |
| American Indian College Fd | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Partnership With Native Americans | $20,000 | Addison, TX, US | Aief School Supply Program | 2017 |
| Youth Services Network | $10,000 | Mission Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Homes For Our Troops | $12,500 | Taunton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund | $12,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Iraqafghanistan Veterans Of America | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Our House Grief Support Ctr | $12,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Art | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Semper Fi Fund | $12,500 | Oceanside, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Santa Barbara Historical Museum | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Aha Attitude Harmony Achievement | $20,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| K9 Connection The People Concern | $7,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Fndtn | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | In Memory Of Jackie Collins | 2017 |
| Chrysalis | $10,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Santa Barbara Intl Film Festival | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | The Riviera Project | 2017 |
| Foodbank Of Santa Barbara County | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Santa Barbara Humane Society | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | For Santa Barbara Chapter Only | 2017 |
| Unity Shoppe Inc | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2017 |
| Westmark School | $25,000 | Encino, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Santa Monica College Fndtn | $25,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Center For Students With Disabilities | 2016 |
| American Red Cross | $20,000 | Boone, IA, US | National Disaster Relief Fund | 2016 |
| Frostig Center | $25,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Search Dog Foundation | $7,500 | Santa Paula, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| The Help Group | $10,000 | Sherman Oaks, CA, US | Summit View School | 2016 |
| Univ Of Arizona Fndtn | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Salt Center | 2016 |
| University Of Denver | $10,000 | Denver, CO, US | Learning Effectiveness Program | 2016 |
| Natural Hist Museum Of Los Angeles | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Ucla Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Office For Students With Disabilities | 2016 |
| Weingart Center Association | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Canine Companions For Independence | $7,500 | Santa Rosa, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Autry National Center | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Habitat For Humanity Intl | $20,000 | Americus, GA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| University Of Pennsylvania | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Weingarten Learning Resources Center | 2016 |
| The Collings Foundation | $5,000 | Stow, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Univ Of Nevada Reno Fndtn | $10,000 | Reno, NV, US | Fleischmann Planetarium & Science Center | 2016 |
| American Indian College Fd | $20,000 | Denver, CO, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| American Indian Education Fndtn | $20,000 | Albuquerque, NM, US | Aief School Supply Program | 2016 |
| Youth Services Network | $10,000 | Mission Hills, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Homes For Our Troops | $12,500 | Taunton, MA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund | $12,500 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Iraqafghanistan Veterans Of America | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Our House Grief Support Ctr | $12,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Santa Barbara Museum Of Art | $10,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund | $12,500 | Oceanside, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Santa Barbara Historical Museum | $5,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Aha Attitude Harmony Achievement | $20,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| K9 Connection Ocean Park Community | $7,500 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Fndtn | $10,000 | Dallas, TX, US | In Memory Of Jackie Collins | 2016 |
| Chrysalis | $10,000 | Santa Monica, CA, US | Unrestricted | 2016 |
| Santa Barbara Intl Film Festival | $2,500 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | The Riviera Project | 2016 |
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| EIN | 95-4718603 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 6220 DENNY AVE N Hollywood, CA 91606-3806 |
Key People (1)
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| Trustee | William B Lemons |
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Forms 990-PF
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