Lancaster Lens Inc
Invitation OnlyColumbus, Ohio · EIN 31-6023927 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.1M
Organizations funded8
Typical grant$200,000
Total assets$19.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $200,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation | Columbus, OH | Various | $250,000 |
| Recreation Unlimited Foundation | Ashley, OH | Various | $250,000 |
| Heinzerling Foundation | Columbus, OH | Various | $200,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | Columbus, OH | Various | $200,000 |
| American Red Cross | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| YMCA of Central Ohio | Columbus, OH | Operations | $15,000 |
| Columbus Symphony Orchestra | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ohio Foundation of Independent Colleges | Columbus, OH | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,135,000 | 8 |
| 2023 | $1,125,000 | 8 |
| 2022 | $803,887 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 27, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601479349100825
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 31-6023927
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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