Foundation profile
Dorothy Lemelson Foundation
Private foundation · Reno, NV
Invitation only
Grants (last 3 years)
33
Total given (last 3 years)
$2.5M
Median grant
$30k
Range
$1k – $600k
Giving by year
Total grants paid per tax year, as reported to the IRS.
Where the money goes
Causes
Human services · 46%Voluntary employee beneficiary association · 14%Youth development · 10%University · 8%International aid · 6%
States
District of ColumbiaOregonNevadaGeorgiaCalifornia
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