The Lematta Foundation
Historical FunderSeattle, Washington · EIN 91-1914392 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $1,010,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Bank of America Private Bank |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 Union Street Floor 24, Seattle WA 98101 |
| Phone | 2063580912 |
| janet.jacobs@bofa.com | |
| Form and materials | No prescribed form. Applications should state how the requested funds will be used. |
| Deadlines | None. |
| Restrictions | Donee must provide proof of IRS classification for charitable status. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
33% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Environmental Council | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $1,010,000 |
| Oregon Epispocal School | Portland, OR | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Vancouver Symphony | Vancouver, WA | Charitable | $20,000 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($75,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,155,000 | 4 |
| 2024 | $5,937,534 | 9 |
| 2023 | $1,478,000 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601089349100205
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1914392
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
Facts on this page come from the foundation's own IRS Form 990-PF filings as published by the IRS. Grantvello does not know whether a foundation is accepting proposals right now: a past grant is not an open opportunity. Always confirm current guidelines with the funder before applying.