Mary Lou Lemon Foundation
Invitation OnlyOklahoma City, Oklahoma · EIN 46-1637247 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$594K
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$44K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,600 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
44% of grants went outside Oklahoma.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church of the Open Arms | Oklahoma City, OK | Assist in the tax exempt purpose | $431,608 |
| Kgou | Norman, OK | Assist in the tax exempt purpose | $100,000 |
| The American Journalism Project | Washington, DC | Assist in the tax exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Elected Officials to Protect America | Rockland, ME | Assist in the tax exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Could You | Oceanside, CA | Assist in the tax exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Artrandi Company | Austin, TX | Assist in the tax exempt purpose | $8,000 |
| Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty | Oklahoma City, OK | Assist in the tax exempt purpose | $5,600 |
| The Juice Radio Show | Tulsa, OK | Assist in the tax exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| African Indians of the Five Civilized Tribes Foundation | Oklahoma City, OK | Assist in the tax exempt purpose | $1,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $593,708 | 9 |
| 2024 | $109,100 | 13 |
| 2023 | $98,500 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632319349100668
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-1637247
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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