Lena Foundation
Boulder, Colorado · EIN 263784465 · Private foundation
Lena Foundation is a private foundation based in Boulder, Colorado. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.7M in grants paid and $5.5M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 99 individual grants from this funder — $3.3M awarded across 2017–2023 — including its support for early childhood education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Lena Foundation funds
Lena Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on early childhood education, education, faith-based (christian), libraries & literacy.
Populations it has supported include children.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Talks LENA GROW AND HOME PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION AND LENA START IMPLEMENTATION | Birmingham, AL | $159K | 2020 |
| Birmingham Talks HEARST GRANT | Birmingham, AL | $150K | 2023 |
| City of Hartford LENA HOME AND GROW PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATIONS AND PROVIDENCE TALKS REPLICATION | Hartford, CT | $140K | 2019 |
How to apply for funding from Lena Foundation
Lena Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at lena.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Lena Foundation
- Does Lena Foundation accept grant applications?
- Lena Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Lena Foundation fund?
- Lena Foundation's grants focus on early childhood education. Example recipients include Birmingham Talks, City of Hartford. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Lena Foundation give in grants?
- Lena Foundation reported $1.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.3M over 99 grants.
- Where is Lena Foundation located?
- Lena Foundation is based in Boulder, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 263784465.
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