L Z Francis Foundation Ima
Invitation OnlyCleveland, Ohio · EIN 34-1721860 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$610K
Organizations funded29
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$13M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Land Trust | Montpelier, VT | Water quality solutions on | $119,000 |
| Shelburne Farms | Shelburne, VT | Capital campaign & marshall | $63,000 |
| Intervale Center | Burlington, VT | Agricultural development | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy Vermont Chapter | Montpelier, VT | Dam removal project | $44,000 |
| Outright Vermont | Burlington, VT | Operations grant | $30,000 |
| Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium | St Johnsbury, VT | Matsinger forest project | $25,000 |
| Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund | Montpelier, VT | Support for vermont food | $25,000 |
| South Hero Land Trust Inc | South Hero, VT | Goulet farm conservation | $25,000 |
| Zeno Mountain Farm | Lincoln, VT | Expansion and rennovation | $25,000 |
| New Learning Journey | Fayston, VT | Campaign for barn | $25,000 |
| Oxfam America | Boston, MA | Gaza humanitarian response | $20,000 |
| Trust for Public Land | Montpelier, VT | Community forest project | $15,000 |
| Vermont Natural Resources | Montpelier, VT | General support | $15,000 |
| Flynn Center for the Performing Arts | Burlington, VT | Education programming | $15,000 |
| Living Classrooms | Baltimore, MD | Tomorrow's promise campaign | $15,000 |
| The Center for an Agricultural Economy | Hardwick, VT | Operating grant | $15,000 |
| Northern Forest Center | Concord, NH | Revitalization efforts in | $10,000 |
| Scholarship Fnd of Indian River Cnty | Vero Beach, FL | Sofia blanchard mem | $10,000 |
| Vermont Community Garden Network Inc | Burlington, VT | Affordable housing garden | $10,000 |
| South Hero Library Foundation | South Hero, VT | General operating | $10,000 |
| Local Motion Inc | Burlington, VT | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Spectrum Youth & Family Services | Burlington, VT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Uvm Home Health Network | Colchester, VT | General support | $5,000 |
| Committee on Temporary Shelter | Burlington, VT | For housing resource center | $5,000 |
| Cctv Ctr for Media & Democracy | Burlington, VT | Vermont language justice | $5,000 |
| Feeding Chittenden | Burlington, VT | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Rural Vermont | Danby, VT | Educational programming | $5,000 |
| Sustainability Academy PTO | Burlington, VT | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $609,500 | 29 |
| 2023 | $636,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503189349103555
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1721860
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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