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The Lematta Foundation

Vancouver, Washington  ·  EIN 911914392  ·  Private foundation

The Lematta Foundation is a private foundation based in Vancouver, Washington. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.7M in grants paid and $31.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 53 individual grants from this funder — $11.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.7M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$31.2M
Total assets
53
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Lematta Foundation funds

The Lematta Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, higher education.

Arts & CultureHigher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Lematta Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Providence Foundations
Charitable
Portland, OR$5.7M2024
Providence Foundations
Charitable
Portland, OR$2.1M2020
Portland Art Museum
Charitable
Portland, OR$500K2023
Portland Art Museum
Charitable
Portland, OR$500K2022
Providence Foundations
Charitable
Portland, OR$425K2022
Providence Foundations
Charitable
Portland, OR$363K2023
St James Episcopal Church
Charitable
Tigard, OR$350K2020
St James Episcopal Church
Charitable
Vancouver, WA$325K2022
Meals on Wheels
Charitable
Portland, OR$150K2020
The Carbon Capture Foundation
Charitable
Longview, WA$110K2022
Clark County Food Bank
Charitable
Vancouver, WA$100K2020
The Carbon Capture Foundation
Charitable
Longview, WA$100K2023
Arizona Humane Society
Charitable.
Phoenix, AZ$100K2024
Coafrica
Charitable
Salt Lake City, UT$75K2024
Coafrica
Charitable
Salt Lake City, UT$75K2022

The Lematta Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$66K
2018$86K
2020$2.7M
2022$1.7M
2023$1.5M
2024$5.9M

How to apply for funding from The Lematta Foundation

The Lematta Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about The Lematta Foundation

Does The Lematta Foundation accept grant applications?
The Lematta Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Lematta Foundation fund?
The Lematta Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Providence Foundations, Providence Foundations, Portland Art Museum. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Lematta Foundation give in grants?
The Lematta Foundation reported $2.7M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.9M over 53 grants.
Where is The Lematta Foundation located?
The Lematta Foundation is based in Vancouver, Washington. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 911914392.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Lematta Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Lematta Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.