The Lehman Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-8089328

Foundation Overview

Based in Newtown, PA, The Lehman Foundation has awarded 228 grants totaling $1,186,498 to organizations in Pennsylvania, Virginia and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $500 to $85,000, with a median award of $2,500.

Latest Tax Year
2022
Total Giving (all years)
$1,186,498
Total Assets
$6,258,343
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
52
Median Grant
$5,637
% Median Grant Decline
-44% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 31%

16 of 52 recipients (31%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Idaho

Grants are geographically diversified with 29% in Idaho and funding distributed across 12 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Idaho, funding concentrates in Ketchum (44%), Hailey (29%), Boise (12%).

Funding Trajectory
+578%

Strong 578% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + General Purposes

Dual focus on community projects (78%) and general purposes, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

Where is The Money Going?

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Lehman Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Adobe Foundation Inc $12,000 Falls Church, VA, US Charitable Support 2022
American Himalayan Foundation $12,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable Support 2022
Blaine County Recreation District $7,000 Hailey, ID, US Charitable Support 2022
Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve $2,500 New Hope, PA, US Charitable Support 2022
Bucks County Playhouse $5,000 New Hope, PA, US Charitable Support 2022
Community Library Association $10,000 Ketchun, ID, US Charitable Support 2022
Fisherman's Mark $6,000 Lambertville, NJ, US Charitable Support 2022
Fountain House Inc $5,273 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2022
Higher Ground Sun Valley $5,000 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2022
Ketchum - Sun Valley Volunteer Association $5,000 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2022
Lee Pesky Learning Center $5,000 Boise, ID, US Charitable Support 2022
Liberty Theatre Company $10,000 Hailey, ID, US Charitable Support 2022
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation $5,000 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable Support 2022
Moore College Of Art $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Charitable Support 2022
Nepal Seeds $7,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable Support 2022
Partnership To End Addiction $10,282 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2022
School Of American Ballet $25,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2022
Ballet Sun Valley $2,500 Sun Valley, ID, US Charitable Support 2022
Sun Valley Museum Of Art $62,256 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2022
Sun Valley Summer Symphony $3,000 Ketchum, ID, US Support Music Festival 2022
The Argyros Performing Arts Center $5,000 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2022
The Foundation For Cultural Review $2,000 New York, NY, US The New Criterion 2022
The Mission Continues $5,000 St Louis, MO, US Charitable Support 2022
The Mountain Fund $7,000 Sandia Park, NM, US Charitable Support 2022
Video Volunteers $10,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2022
Wood River Land Trust Co $10,113 Hailey, ID, US Charitable Support 2022
Adobe Foundation Inc $12,000 Falls Church, VA, US Charitable Support 2022
American Himalayan Foundation $12,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable Support 2022
Blaine County Recreation District $7,000 Hailey, ID, US Charitable Support 2022
Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve $2,500 New Hope, PA, US Charitable Support 2022
Bucks County Playhouse $5,000 New Hope, PA, US Charitable Support 2022
Community Library Association $10,000 Ketchun, ID, US Charitable Support 2022
Fisherman's Mark $6,000 Lambertville, NJ, US Charitable Support 2022
Fountain House Inc $5,273 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2022
Higher Ground Sun Valley $5,000 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2022
Ketchum - Sun Valley Volunteer Association $5,000 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2022
Lee Pesky Learning Center $5,000 Boise, ID, US Charitable Support 2022
Liberty Theatre Company $10,000 Hailey, ID, US Charitable Support 2022
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation $5,000 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable Support 2022
Moore College Of Art $5,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Charitable Support 2022
Nepal Seeds $7,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable Support 2022
Partnership To End Addiction $10,282 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2022
School Of American Ballet $25,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2022
Ballet Sun Valley $2,500 Sun Valley, ID, US Charitable Support 2022
Sun Valley Museum Of Art $62,256 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2022
Sun Valley Summer Symphony $3,000 Ketchum, ID, US Support Music Festival 2022
The Argyros Performing Arts Center $5,000 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2022
The Foundation For Cultural Review $2,000 New York, NY, US The New Criterion 2022
The Mission Continues $5,000 St Louis, MO, US Charitable Support 2022
The Mountain Fund $7,000 Sandia Park, NM, US Charitable Support 2022
Video Volunteers $10,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2022
Wood River Land Trust Co $10,113 Hailey, ID, US Charitable Support 2022
9-11 Museum $2,500 Yardley, PA, US Charitable Support 2021
Adobe Foundation Inc $4,000 Falls Church, VA, US Charitable Support 2021
American Himalayan Foundation $12,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable Support 2021
Blaine County Recreation District $7,000 Hailey, ID, US Charitable Support 2021
Bucks County Playhouse $10,000 New Hope, PA, US Charitable Support 2021
Center On Addiction $10,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2021
Community Library $10,000 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2021
Fountain House Inc $15,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2021
Higher Ground Sun Valley $10,000 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2021
Isabel O'neil Foundation For The Art Of The Painte $4,500 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2021
Ketchumsun Valley Vol Fire Fighters Assn $4,500 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2021
Lee Pesky Learning Center $10,000 Boise, ID, US Charitable Support 2021
Liberty Theatre $10,150 Hailey, ID, US Charitable Support 2021
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation $10,000 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable Support 2021
Mint Theater $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2021
Nepal Seeds $7,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable Support 2021
City Team Ministries $1,000 Pittsburgh, PA, US Charitable Support 2021
School Of American Ballet $21,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2021
Sun Valley Museum Of Art $25,000 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2021
The Argyros Performing Arts Center $12,000 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support And Ukranian Refugees 2021
The Mission Continues $10,000 St Louis, MO, US Charitable Support 2021
The Mountain Fund $7,000 Sandia Park, NM, US Charitable Support 2021
The Foundation For Cultural Review $4,500 New York, NY, US The New Criterion 2021
Upper Makefield Fire Company $1,000 Washington Crossing, PA, US Charitable Support 2021
Vets2industry Foundation $10,000 Dallas, GA, US Charitable Support 2021
Video Volunteers $10,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2021
Wood River Land Trust Co $10,000 Hailey, ID, US Charitable Support 2021
Adobe Foundation Inc $2,000 Falls Church, VA, US Charitable Support 2020
American Himalayan Foundation $7,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable Support 2020
Blaine County Recreation District $2,000 Hailey, ID, US Charitable Support 2020
Bucks County Playhouse $2,000 New Hope, PA, US Charitable Support 2020
Center On Addiction $2,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2020
City Team Ministries $1,000 Pittsburg, PA, US Charitable Support 2020
Community Library $5,000 Ketchun, ID, US Charitable Support 2020
Fisherman's Mark $1,000 Lambertville, NJ, US Charitable Support 2020
Fountain House Inc $7,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2020
Higher Ground Sun Valley $5,000 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2020
Isabel O'neil Fdn For The Art Of The Painted $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2020
Ketchumsun Valley Vol Fire Fighters Assn $1,000 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2020
Lee Peske Learning Center $2,500 Boise, ID, US Charitable Support 2020
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation $2,000 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable Support 2020
Nepal Seeds $13,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable Support 2020
No Greater Sacrifice Foundation $2,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Support 2020
School Of American Ballet $15,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2020
Sun Valley Museum Of Art $85,000 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2020
The Argyros Performing Arts Center $4,500 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2020
The Mission Continues $2,000 St Louis, MO, US Charitable Support 2020
The Mountain Fund $7,000 Sandia Park, NM, US Charitable Support 2020
The Foundation For Cultural Review $1,000 New York, NY, US Support For The Publication Of The New Criterion 2020
Upper Makefield Township Police Assn $1,000 Washington Crossing, PA, US Charitable Support 2020
Video Volunteers $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2020
Wood River Land Trust Co $4,000 Hailey, ID, US Charitable Support 2020
9-11 Memorial Garden Of Reflection Inc $2,000 Yardley, PA, US Charitable Support 2019
Adobe Foundation Inc $2,000 Falls Church, VA, US Charitable Support 2019
American Himalayan Foundation $3,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable Support 2019
Blaine County Recreation District $3,000 Hailey, ID, US Charitable Support 2019
Bucks County Playhouse $5,000 New Hope, PA, US Charitable Support 2019
Center For Arts Education $4,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2019
Center On Addiction $7,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2019
City Team Ministries $3,000 Pittsburg, PA, US Charitable Support 2019
Committee To Protect Journalists Inc $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2019
Community Library $5,000 Ketchun, ID, US Charitable Support 2019
Environmental Defense Fund $2,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2019
Fisherman's Mark $1,000 Lambertville, NJ, US Charitable Support 2019
Fountain House Inc $7,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2019
Higher Ground Sun Valley $8,000 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2019
Hortulus Farm Foundation $4,000 Wrightstown, PA, US Charitable Support 2019
Hospital For Special Surgery $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2019
Isabel Oneil Foundation For The Art Of The Painted $2,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2019
Issue Project Room Inc $2,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable Support 2019
Ketchumsun Valley Vol Fire Fighters Assn $1,000 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2019
Lee Peske Learning Center $7,000 Boise, ID, US Charitable Support 2019
Leukemia And Lymphoma Foundation $3,000 Rye, NY, US Charitable Support 2019
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation $4,000 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable Support 2019
Nepal Seeds $4,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable Support 2019
No Greater Sacrifice Foundation $4,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Support 2019
Princess Charlene Of Monaco Foundation $2,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2019
School Of American Ballet $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2019
Solid Tumor Vaccine Research Fund $3,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Charitable Support 2019
St John's Episcopal Church $2,000 Washington, DC, US Marley Joyce Endowment 2019
Sun Valley Museum Of Art $15,000 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2019
Sun Valley Performing Arts Inc $2,000 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2019
The Michener Museum $2,000 Doylestown, PA, US Charitable Support 2019
The Mission Continues $4,000 St Louis, MO, US Charitable Support 2019
The Mountain Fund $4,000 Sandia Park, NM, US Charitable Support 2019
The Foundation For Cultural Review $1,000 New York, NY, US Support For The Publication The New Criterion 2019
The Public Theatre $2,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2019
Upper Makefield Township Police Assn $1,000 Washington Crossing, PA, US Charitable Support 2019
Video Volunteers $5,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2019
Wood River Land Trust Co $3,000 Hailey, ID, US Charitable Support 2019
9-11 Memorial Garden Of Reflection Inc $2,000 Yardley, PA, US Charitable Support 2017
Adobe Foundation Inc $2,000 Falls Church, VA, US Charitable Support 2017
American Himalayan Foundation $2,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable Support 2017
Blaine County Recreation District $2,000 Hailey, ID, US Charitable Support 2017
Bucks County Playhouse $2,000 New Hope, PA, US Charitable Support 2017
Center For Arts Education $2,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2017
Center On Addiction $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2017
City Team Ministries $500 Pittsburg, PA, US Charitable Support 2017
Committee To Protect Journalists Inc $500 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2017
Community Library $1,000 Ketchun, ID, US Charitable Support 2017
Friends Of The Delaware Canal $500 New Hope, PA, US Charitable Support 2017
Environmental Defense Fund $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2017
Fisherman's Mark $1,000 Lambertville, NJ, US Charitable Support 2017
Fountain House Inc $3,500 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2017
Higher Ground Sun Valley $3,000 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2017
Hortulus Farm Foundation $2,000 Wrightstown, PA, US Charitable Support 2017
Isabel Oneil Foundation For The Art Of The Painted $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2017
Issue Project Room Inc $2,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable Support 2017
Ketchumsun Valley Vol Fire Fighters Assn $1,000 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2017
Lee Peske Learning Center $3,000 Boise, ID, US Charitable Support 2017
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation $2,000 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable Support 2017
Medical Teams International $1,000 Portland, OR, US Charitable Support 2017
National Down Syndrome Society $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2017
Nepal Seeds $3,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable Support 2017
No Greater Sacrifice Foundation $2,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Support 2017
Prince Albert Ii Foundation Usa $1,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Charitable Support 2017
Princess Charlene Of Monaco Foundation $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2017
Solid Tumor Vaccine Research Fund $1,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Charitable Support 2017
The Michener Museum $1,000 Doylestown, PA, US Charitable Support 2017
The Mission Continues $1,000 St Louis, MO, US Charitabl Support 2017
The Global Mountain Fund (aka Mountain Fund) $2,000 Sandia Park, NM, US Charitable Support 2017
New York Shakespeare Festival (aka The Public Thea $2,500 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2017
Upper Makefield Township Fire Assn $500 Washington Crossing, PA, US Charitable Support 2017
Upper Makefield Township Police Assn $500 Washington Crossing, PA, US Charitable Support 2017
Video Volunteers $2,500 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2017
Wood River Land Trust Co $2,000 Hailey, ID, US Charitable Support 2017
9-11 Memorial Garden Of Reflection Inc $1,000 Yardley, PA, US Charitable Support 2016
Adobe Foundation Inc $2,000 Falls Church, VA, US Charitable Support 2016
American Himalayan Foundation $3,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable Support 2016
Blaine County Recreation District $1,000 Hailey, ID, US Charitable Support 2016
Bucks County Playhouse $2,000 New Hope, PA, US Charitable Support 2016
City Team Ministries $500 Pittsburg, PA, US Charitable Support 2016
Committee To Protect Journalists Inc $500 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2016
Community Library $1,000 Ketchun, ID, US Charitable Support 2016
Fisherman's Mark $500 Lambertville, NJ, US Charitable Support 2016
Fountain House Inc $2,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2016
Heritage Conservancy Inc $1,000 Doylestown, PA, US Charitable Support 2016
Higher Ground Sun Valley Inc $2,000 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2016
Issue Project Room Inc $2,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable Support 2016
James Michener Art Museum $2,000 Doylestown, PA, US Charitable Support 2016
Ketchum Sun Valley Volunteer Association Inc $500 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2016
Lee Pesky Learning Center Inc $2,000 Boise, ID, US Charitable Support 2016
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Inc $2,000 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable Support 2016
National Down Syndrome Society $500 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2016
Nepal Seeds $3,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable Support 2016
Solid Tumor Vaccine Research Fund $1,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Charitable Support 2016
Sun Valley Center For The Arts Inc $10,000 Sun Valley, ID, US Charitable Support 2016
No Greater Sacrifice Foundation $2,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Support 2016
The Mission Continues $2,000 St Louis, MO, US Charitable Support 2016
The Global Mountain Fund (aka Mountain Fund) $3,000 Sandia Park, NM, US Charitable Support 2016
Video Volunteers $2,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2016
Wood River Land Trust Co $2,000 Hailey, ID, US Charitable Support 2016
Adobe Foundation Inc $2,000 Falls Church, VA, US Charitable Support 2015
American Himalayan Foundation $3,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable Support 2015
Annapolis Dragon Boat Foundation Inc $500 Annapolis, MD, US Charitable Support 2015
Blaine County Recreation District $1,000 Hailey, ID, US Charitable Support 2015
Bucks County Playhouse $1,000 New Hope, PA, US Charitable Support 2015
City Team Ministries $500 Pittsburg, PA, US Charitable Support 2015
Committee To Protect Journalists Inc $500 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2015
Community Library $500 Ketchun, ID, US Charitable Support 2015
Fisherman's Mark $500 Lambertville, NJ, US Charitable Support 2015
Fountain House Inc $1,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2015
Higher Ground Sun Valley Inc $2,000 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2015
Issue Project Room Inc $2,000 Brooklyn, NY, US Charitable Support 2015
James Michener Art Museum $2,000 Doylestown, PA, US Charitable Support 2015
Ketchum Sun Valley Volunteer Association Inc $500 Ketchum, ID, US Charitable Support 2015
Lee Pesky Learning Center Inc $1,000 Boise, ID, US Charitable Support 2015
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Inc $2,000 Alexandria, VA, US Charitable Support 2015
National Down Syndrome Society $500 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2015
Seeds Inc $4,000 San Francisco, CA, US Charitable Support 2015
Abramson Cancer Center Of The U Of Penn $1,000 Philadelphia, PA, US Charitable Support 2015
No Greater Sacrifice Foundation $2,000 Washington, DC, US Charitable Support 2015
The Mission Continues $2,000 St Louis, MO, US Charitable Support 2015
The Global Mountain Fund (aka Mountain Fund) $3,000 Albuquerque, NM, US Charitable Support 2015
Video Volunteers $2,000 New York, NY, US Charitable Support 2015
Wood River Land Trust Co $1,500 Hailey, ID, US Charitable Support 2015

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Contact Information

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EIN 20-8089328
Website N/A
Address 1054 CREAMERY RD Newtown, PA 18940-2816

Key People (6)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Lehman Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Chairman/treasurer John Lehman Jr
Executive Director Barbara Lehman
Assistant Executive Director Alexandra Lehman
Secretary Grace Lehman
Assistant Treasurer John Lehman Iii

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.