The Lemole Family Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyHuntingdon Valley, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-2887165 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.4M
Organizations funded68
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$32.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
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
57% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | To support exempt functions | $500,000 |
| Temple University - Lymphatics Pledge | Philadelphia, PA | To support exempt functions | $360,000 |
| Villanova University | Villanova, PA | To support exempt functions | $200,000 |
| Zip Code Wilmington | Wilmington, DE | To support exempt functions | $50,000 |
| The Princeton Day School | Princeton, NJ | To support exempt functions | $25,000 |
| Royal Poinciana | Palm Beach, FL | To support exempt functions | $20,000 |
| Holy Redeemer Hospital | Huntingdon Valley, PA | To support exempt functions | $20,000 |
| OKB Hope Foundation | Somerset, NJ | To support exempt functions | $10,000 |
| Castleton Ranch Horse Rescue Inc | Valley Center, CA | To support exempt functions | $10,000 |
| Philly House | Philadelphia, PA | To support exempt functions | $10,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | To support exempt functions | $10,000 |
| Abington Health Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | To support exempt functions | $10,000 |
| Healthcorps Inc | New York, NY | To support exempt functions | $10,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | Lexington, KY | To support exempt functions | $5,000 |
| New Church Live | Bryn Athyn, PA | To support exempt functions | $5,000 |
| Amigos de Jesus | Malvern, PA | To support exempt functions | $5,000 |
| Birthright | Philadelphia, PA | To support exempt functions | $5,000 |
| Child Fund | Merrifield, VA | To support exempt functions | $5,000 |
| Christian Appalachian Project | Lexington, KY | To support exempt functions | $5,000 |
| City Team | Chester, PA | To support exempt functions | $5,000 |
| Finca | Washington, DC | To support exempt functions | $5,000 |
| Huntingdon Valley Fire Co #1 | Huntingdon Valley, PA | To support exempt functions | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | To support exempt functions | $5,000 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | To support exempt functions | $5,000 |
| Swedenborg Foundation | Royersford, PA | To support exempt functions | $5,000 |
| World Vision | Devon, PA | To support exempt functions | $5,000 |
| Boys Republic | Chino Hills, CA | To support exempt functions | $5,000 |
| Bryn Athyn Fire Company Ambulance | Bryn Athyn, PA | To support exempt functions | $5,000 |
| New Church Live | Bryn Athyn, PA | To support exempt functions | $5,000 |
| New Church Live | Bryn Athyn, PA | To support exempt functions | $5,000 |
| Temple University | New York, NY | To support exempt functions | $5,000 |
| West Chester University Foundation | West Chester, PA | To support exempt functions | $5,000 |
| Philly House | Philadelphia, PA | To support exempt functions | $4,000 |
| National Brain Tumor Society | Newton, MA | To support exempt functions | $3,000 |
| Jefferson Hospital | Philadelphia, PA | To support exempt functions | $2,500 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | To support exempt functions | $2,500 |
| City Team | Chester, PA | To support exempt functions | $2,500 |
| Feed The Hungry | South Bend, IN | To support exempt functions | $2,500 |
| Prison Fellowship | Merrifield, VA | To support exempt functions | $2,500 |
| Salvation Army | Harlan, IA | To support exempt functions | $2,500 |
| Soar | Washington, DC | To support exempt functions | $2,500 |
| Doctors without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | To support exempt functions | $2,500 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | To support exempt functions | $2,500 |
| City Team | Chester, PA | To support exempt functions | $2,000 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | To support exempt functions | $2,000 |
| Doctors without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | To support exempt functions | $1,500 |
| Denison University | Mt Vernon, OH | To support exempt functions | $1,500 |
| Doctors without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | To support exempt functions | $1,500 |
| Salvation Army | Harlan, IA | To support exempt functions | $1,000 |
| Food for the Poor | Coconut Creek, FL | To support exempt functions | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | Harlan, IA | To support exempt functions | $1,000 |
| Bryn Athyn Orchestra | Bryn Athyn, PA | To support exempt functions | $500 |
| Children's Health Defense | Franklin Lakes, NJ | To support exempt functions | $500 |
| Highway Theater Recovery Fund | Jenkintown, PA | To support exempt functions | $500 |
| National Brain Tumor Society | Newton, MA | To support exempt functions | $500 |
| Boys Republic | Chino Hills, CA | To support exempt functions | $500 |
| Lifesavers Wild Horse Rescue | Lancaster, CA | To support exempt functions | $500 |
| Little Longears Miniture Donkey Rescue | New Oxford, PA | To support exempt functions | $500 |
| Highway Theater Recovery Fund | Jenkintown, PA | To support exempt functions | $500 |
| National Brain Tumor Society | Newton, MA | To support exempt functions | $500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 68 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,377,750 | 68 |
| 2023 | $533,115 | 42 |
| 2022 | $360,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $622,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622529349100817
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-2887165
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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