Lehner Family Foundation
Historical FunderAkron, Ohio · EIN 34-6927210 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.2M
Organizations funded96
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$18.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MS ROBIN COMPTON EXEC DIRECTOR |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 6599, AKRON OH 44312 |
| Phone | 3305710571 |
| LEHNERFAMILYFDN@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | ONE PAGE SUMMARY CONTAINING: PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION PURPOSE OF THE GRANT REQUEST, TOTAL PROJECT COST, PROJECT TIMETABLE, AMOUNT REQUESTED FROM THIS AND OTHER FOUNDATIONS AND MAJOR SUPPORTERS. YOUR MOST RECENT YEAR- END FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND MOST RECENT FORM 990, A LIST OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, YOUR 501(C)(3) LETTER FROM THE IRS IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED A GRANT IN THE PAST FROM THIS FOUNDATION, AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE INDIVIDUAL MAKING THE GRANT REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | MARCH 31, JUNE 30, SEPTEMBER 30 AND DECEMBER 31. |
| Restrictions | 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS SERVING PRIMARILY SUMMIT COUNTY OHIO. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Zoological Park | Akron, OH | New heights | $150,000 |
| Akron Art Museum | Akron, OH | Centennial | $140,000 |
| Summa Health | Akron, OH | Summa health west tower | $125,000 |
| Akron History Center | Akron, OH | The rubber capital of the world | $40,000 |
| Rotary Camp for Children | Akron, OH | 2024 reg... | $35,000 |
| Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens | Akron, OH | Strategic plan & operational funding | $30,000 |
| Loyola Retreat House | Clinton, OH | Repair and restoration | $25,000 |
| St Mary Urban Education Initiative | Akron, OH | Education endowment fund | $25,000 |
| Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens | Akron, OH | Gala grant | $25,000 |
| The Village of St Edward | Fairlawn, OH | Spiritual C... | $25,000 |
| Truly Reaching You Inc | Akron, OH | Transform... | $25,000 |
| Akron Children's Hospital | Warren, OH | Body worn | $20,000 |
| Akron Zoological Park | Akron, OH | Summer safari | $20,000 |
| American Red Cross | Akron, OH | Disaster | $20,000 |
| Embracing Futures Inc | Akron, OH | Orthodontic care program | $20,000 |
| St Hilary Parish Foundation | Akron, OH | Support & development fund | $20,000 |
| Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens | Akron, OH | Redesign | $20,000 |
| Access Inc | Akron, OH | Conference room furniture | $15,000 |
| Akron Canton Food Bank | Akron, OH | Direct distribution program | $15,000 |
| The Well Akron Cdc | Akron, OH | Mature te... | $15,000 |
| United Disability Services | Akron, OH | Consolidation of facilities | $15,000 |
| Akron Area YMCA | Akron, OH | Early care & education centers | $10,000 |
| Akron Art Museum | Akron, OH | Auction & exhibition funding | $10,000 |
| American Red Cross | Akron, OH | Acts of courage akron & unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Art Resources Transformations | Akron, OH | Curated storefront | $10,000 |
| Axesspointe Community Health Center | Akron, OH | Purchase | $10,000 |
| Catholic Charities Akron | Akron, OH | Camping scavenger hunt | $10,000 |
| Community Legal Aid | Akron, OH | Veterans legal project | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Summit County | Twinsburg, OH | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of the Elms | Akron, OH | February fantasy sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Casa Board Volunteer Assoc | Akron, OH | Redesign volunteer recruitment | $8,000 |
| The First Tee of Greater Akron | Akron, OH | Snag | $8,000 |
| University of Akron Foundation | Akron, OH | Scholarships, donation & endowment | $8,000 |
| American Red Cross | Akron, OH | Donation | $7,500 |
| Bluecoats | Akron, OH | Sponsor charity gold classic | $7,500 |
| Child Guidance & Family Solutions | Akron, OH | Therapeutic aid | $7,500 |
| Akron Zoo | Akron, OH | Donation | $7,250 |
| Akron Soul Train | Akron, OH | Arts in residence program | $7,000 |
| Embrace Clinic & Care Center | Barberton, OH | Education & marketing | $7,000 |
| Akron Community Foundation | Akron, OH | Bronze sponsor | $6,500 |
| Open M | Akron, OH | Food program | $6,000 |
| Stewart's Caring Place | Fairlawn, OH | Butterfly gala | $6,000 |
| Akron 200 Inc | Akron, OH | Bicentennial festivities | $5,000 |
| Akron Children's Hospital | Warren, OH | Water tab | $5,000 |
| Akron Marathon Charitable Corp | Akron, OH | Race signage | $5,000 |
| Akron Symphony Orchestra | Akron, OH | Educational outreach | $5,000 |
| Akron Urban League | Akron, OH | 2023 summer enrichment camp | $5,000 |
| Battered Women Shelter Akron | Akron, OH | Donation | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Akron, OH | Core youth | $5,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Oh | Cleveland, OH | Activities & programs | $5,000 |
| Boys Hope Girls Hope | Cleveland, OH | Academy program | $5,000 |
| Building for Tomorrow | Akron, OH | Reach opportunities | $5,000 |
| Cuyahoga Valley Farmers Market | Peninsula, OH | Locomotive | $5,000 |
| Good Neighbors Cuyahoga Falls | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | Goodyear | $5,000 |
| Good Samaritan Food Pantry | Akron, OH | Alleviating | $5,000 |
| Grace House Akron Inc | Akron, OH | Operating support | $5,000 |
| Greenleaf Family Center | Akron, OH | Upgrades | $5,000 |
| Humane Society of Summit County | Twinsburg, OH | Behavioral training program | $5,000 |
| Jewish Family Service of Akron | Akron, OH | Akron older adult services | $5,000 |
| Keep Akron Beautiful | Akron, OH | Flowerscape sponsor | $5,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 96 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,198,450 | 96 |
| 2023 | $988,600 | 93 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349103973
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-6927210
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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