Mark C Lemons Foundation
Invitation OnlySanta Monica, California · EIN 95-4712282 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$513K
Organizations funded34
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$10.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
17% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $143,500 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta | Indianapolis, IN | General support | $30,865 |
| National Charity League | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Park City Community Fdn | Park City, UT | General support | $25,000 |
| The Forman School | Litchfield, CT | General support | $25,000 |
| Naturebridge | San Francisco, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| All for Kids | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Aaple Academy Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $15,500 |
| Las Madrinas | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| Rod Dedeaux Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| Usssa Fdn (Ski and Snowboard) | Park City, UT | General support | $15,000 |
| Mental Wellness Center | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $15,000 |
| Dream Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $13,025 |
| The Colleagues | Santa Monica, CA | General support | $11,500 |
| Sbnl | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $10,100 |
| Foundation for Sbhs | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Royal Pride Foundation | Santa Barabara, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Community College | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Girls Golf | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| John Tracy Center | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Montecito Trails Foundation | Montecito, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Huntsman Cancer Center | Salt Lake City, UT | General support | $5,665 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Storyteller Children's Center | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Transition House of Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Cada | Santa Barabara, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Kelly Brush Foundation | Burlington, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Track & Field | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| United Boys and Girls Club of Sb County | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| One805live | Santa Barabara, CA | General support | $4,161 |
| Unity Shoppe | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $2,551 |
| Santa Barbara Rescue Mission | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $2,500 |
| Spark Rescue | Goleta, CA | General support | $2,160 |
| Teddy Bear Cancer Foundation | Santa Barbara, CA | General support | $1,010 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $512,537 | 34 |
| 2023 | $446,809 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349106758
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4712282
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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