Grants paid by Mary Lou Lemon Foundation
EIN 46-1637247 · Oklahoma City, OK · Form 990-PF, Part XV · NTEE T20
Mary Lou Lemon Foundation of Oklahoma City, OK (EIN 46-1637247) reported 59 grants paid totaling $534,700 to 34 recipients in tax years 2018–2024, on Form 990-PF, Part XV. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$534,700
59 grants
Recipients
34
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2024
7 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 12 | $40,250 | — |
| 2019 | 6 | $9,000 | — |
| 2020 | 2 | $1,100 | — |
| 2021 | 3 | $21,500 | — |
| 2022 | 13 | $255,250 | — |
| 2023 | 10 | $98,500 | — |
| 2024 | 13 | $109,100 | — |
Top recipients
The 34 recipients receiving the most from Mary Lou Lemon Foundation, by grants paid, out of 34 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church of the Open Arms | U | Oklahoma City, OK | 6 | $178,750 | 2024 |
| Oklahoma Observer Democracy Foundation 46-2965135 | B | Oklahoma City, OK | 6 | $41,850 | 2023 |
| Voice Education Fund | U | Oklahoma City, OK | 5 | $27,450 | 2024 |
| University Place Christian Church 73-0671051 | B | Enid, OK | 2 | $21,000 | 2024 |
| The Peace House | U | Oklahoma City, OK | 3 | $20,500 | 2024 |
| Dona Ana Village Association 87-2032558 | B | Dona Ana, NM | 1 | $20,000 | 2022 |
| American Pops Orchestra 81-2627557 | B | Washington, DC | 1 | $20,000 | 2022 |
| Biogas Researchers Inc | U | Washington, DC | 1 | $20,000 | 2018 |
| Elected Officials to Protect America | U | Rockland, ME | 1 | $20,000 | 2024 |
| Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs 95-4116679 | B | Calabasas, CA | 1 | $15,000 | 2024 |
| Museum of the Palestinian People 81-3982895 | B | Washington, DC | 2 | $13,000 | 2024 |
| The Pvblic Foundation | U | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $12,500 | 2024 |
| Phillips Theological Seminary 73-1303821 | C | Tulsa, OK | 2 | $11,500 | 2024 |
| Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty 73-1321377 | B | Oklahoma City, OK | 3 | $11,100 | 2024 |
| National City Christian Church | U | Washington, DC | 2 | $11,000 | 2024 |
| Kgou | U | Norman, OK | 2 | $10,500 | 2024 |
| Could You 26-1739900 | B | New York, NY | 1 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| African Indians of the 5 Civilized Tribes Foundation 72-1719941 | B | Oklahoma City, OK | 1 | $10,000 | 2022 |
| Twisted Arts | U | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $10,000 | 2023 |
| The Trevor Project 95-4681287 | B | West Hollywood, CA | 1 | $10,000 | 2022 |
| Lgbtq Victory Institute 52-1835268 | B | Washington, DC | 1 | $6,000 | 2023 |
| Perryton Chamber of Commerce | U | Perryton, TX | 1 | $5,500 | 2018 |
| Pollinators Preservation Project | U | Sansan Francisco, CA | 1 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| Juice Radio | U | Perryton, TX | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 |
| Black Queen Tulsa Pageant 87-3400812 | D | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $5,000 | 2022 |
| Congressional Chorus 54-1534910 | B | Washington, DC | 1 | $5,000 | 2019 |
| Education Recreation Inc 47-2367617 | B | Tulsa, OK | 1 | $2,000 | 2023 |
| Manos Juntas Organization | U | Oklahoma City, OK | 1 | $2,000 | 2022 |
| Central Oklahoma Labor Federation | U | Oklahoma City, OK | 2 | $1,650 | 2019 |
| Okc Pride Organization | U | Oklahoma City, OK | 1 | $1,000 | 2018 |
| Chase Your Dream Youth Sports 83-0879515 | B | Perryton, TX | 1 | $1,000 | 2024 |
| Oklahoma Conference of Churches | U | Oklahoma City, OK | 2 | $800 | 2019 |
| First Christian Church | U | Stillwater, OK | 1 | $350 | 2018 |
| Sally's List 27-2504119 | C | Oklahoma City, OK | 1 | $250 | 2018 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 59 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Elected Officials to Protect America Rockland, ME | U | $20,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202522879349100237 |
| 2024 | Social and Environmental Entrepreneurs Calabasas, CA | B | $15,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202522879349100237 |
| 2024 | The Pvblic Foundation Atlanta, GA | U | $12,500 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202522879349100237 |
| 2024 | Voice Education Fund Oklahoma City, OK | U | $10,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202522879349100237 |
| 2024 | Phillips Theological Seminary Tulsa, OK | C | $10,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202522879349100237 |
| 2024 | The Peace House Oklahoma City, OK | U | $10,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202522879349100237 |
| 2024 | Church of the Open Arms Oklahoma City, OK | U | $7,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202522879349100237 |
| 2024 | Oklahoma Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty Oklahoma City, OK | B | $5,600 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202522879349100237 |
| 2024 | Kgou Norman, OK | U | $5,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202522879349100237 |
| 2024 | National City Christian Church Washington, DC | U | $5,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202522879349100237 |
| 2024 | University Place Christian Church Enid, OK | B | $5,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202522879349100237 |
| 2024 | Museum of the Palestinian People Washington, DC | B | $3,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202522879349100237 |
| 2024 | Chase Your Dream Youth Sports Perryton, TX | B | $1,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202522879349100237 |
| 2023 | The Oklahoma Observer Democracy Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | B | $31,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202402899349101525 |
| 2023 | Church of the Open Arms Oklahoma City, OK | U | $14,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202402899349101525 |
| 2023 | Museum of the Palestinian People Washington, DC | B | $10,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202402899349101525 |
| 2023 | Twisted Arts Tulsa, OK | U | $10,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202402899349101525 |
| 2023 | Could You New York, NY | B | $10,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202402899349101525 |
| 2023 | Lgbtq Victory Institute Washington, DC | B | $6,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202402899349101525 |
| 2023 | Kgou Norman, OK | U | $5,500 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202402899349101525 |
| 2023 | Juice Radio Perryton, TX | U | $5,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202402899349101525 |
| 2023 | Voice Education Fund Oklahoma City, OK | U | $5,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202402899349101525 |
| 2023 | Education Recreation Inc Tulsa, OK | B | $2,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202402899349101525 |
| 2022 | Church of the Open Arms Oklahoma City, OK | U | $151,250 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202332269349100033 |
| 2022 | American Pops Orchestra Washington, DC | B | $20,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202332269349100033 |
| 2022 | Dona Ana Village Association Dona Ana, NM | B | $20,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202332269349100033 |
| 2022 | African Indians of the 5 Civilized Tribes Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | B | $10,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202332269349100033 |
| 2022 | Voice Education Fund Oklahoma City, OK | U | $10,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202332269349100033 |
| 2022 | The Trevor Project West Hollywood, CA | B | $10,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202332269349100033 |
| 2022 | The Peace House Oklahoma City, OK | U | $10,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202332269349100033 |
| 2022 | National City Christian Church Washington, DC | U | $6,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202332269349100033 |
| 2022 | Black Queen Tulsa Pageant Tulsa, OK | D | $5,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202332269349100033 |
| 2022 | Oklahoma Coallution to Abolish the Death Penalty Oklahoma City, OK | C | $5,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202332269349100033 |
| 2022 | Pollinators Preservation Project Sansan Francisco, CA | U | $5,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202332269349100033 |
| 2022 | Manos Juntas Organization Oklahoma City, OK | U | $2,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202332269349100033 |
| 2022 | Oklahoma Observer Democracy Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | B | $1,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202332269349100033 |
| 2021 | University Place Christian Church Oklahoma City, OK | B | $16,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202211259349101686 |
| 2021 | Church of the Open Arms Oklahoma City, OK | U | $3,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202211259349101686 |
| 2021 | Oklahoma Observer Democracy Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | B | $2,500 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202211259349101686 |
| 2020 | Oklahoma Observer Democracy Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | B | $600 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202130619349101003 |
| 2020 | The Peace House Oklahoma City, OK | U | $500 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202130619349101003 |
| 2019 | Congressional Chorus Washington, DC | B | $5,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202031719349100513 |
| 2019 | Church of the Open Arms Oklahoma City, OK | U | $1,500 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202031719349100513 |
| 2019 | Oklahoma Observer Democracy Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | B | $1,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202031719349100513 |
| 2019 | Voice Education Fund Oklahoma City, OK | U | $950 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202031719349100513 |
| 2019 | Central Oklahoma Labor Federation Oklahoma City, OK | U | $450 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202031719349100513 |
| 2019 | Oklahoma Conference of Churches Oklahoma City, OK | U | $100 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202031719349100513 |
| 2018 | Biogas Researchers Inc Washington, DC | U | $20,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 201911659349100416 |
| 2018 | Oklahoma Observer Democracy Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | B | $5,750 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 201911659349100416 |
| 2018 | Perryton Chamber of Commerce Perryton, TX | U | $5,500 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 201911659349100416 |
| 2018 | Church of the Open Arms Oklahoma City, OK | U | $2,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 201911659349100416 |
| 2018 | Voice Education Fund Oklahoma City, OK | U | $1,500 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 201911659349100416 |
| 2018 | Phillips Theological Seminary Tulsa, OK | C | $1,500 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 201911659349100416 |
| 2018 | Central Oklahoma Labor Federation Oklahoma City, OK | U | $1,200 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 201911659349100416 |
| 2018 | Okc Pride Organization Oklahoma City, OK | U | $1,000 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 201911659349100416 |
| 2018 | Oklahoma Conference of Churches Oklahoma City, OK | U | $700 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 201911659349100416 |
| 2018 | Oklahoma Coallution to Abolish the Death Penalty Oklahoma City, OK | C | $500 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 201911659349100416 |
| 2018 | First Christian Church Stillwater, OK | U | $350 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 201911659349100416 |
| 2018 | Sally's List Oklahoma City, OK | C | $250 | paid | ASSIST IN THE TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | 201911659349100416 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990PF | 2024 | 2024-12-31 | not stated | 2024v5.2 | 202522879349100237 |
| 990PF | 2023 | 2023-12-31 | not stated | 2023v5.0 | 202402899349101525 |
| 990PF | 2022 | 2022-12-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202332269349100033 |
| 990PF | 2021 | 2021-12-31 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202211259349101686 |
| 990PF | 2020 | 2020-12-31 | not stated | 2020v4.0 | 202130619349101003 |
| 990PF | 2019 | 2019-12-31 | not stated | 2019v5.1 | 202031719349100513 |
| 990PF | 2018 | 2018-12-31 | not stated | 2018v3.1 | 201911659349100416 |
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/461637247.json.
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