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REGINALD A & ELIZABETH S LENNA FDN INC DBA LENNA FOUNDATION
LAKEWOOD, NY · EIN 112800733 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$2.9M
expenses
$202K
net assets
$35.1M
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

The Lenna Foundation is a private foundation based in Lakewood, NY, that provides financial support to nonprofit organizations primarily in the Chautauqua County region. Its grantmaking focuses on operational support, capital projects, and program-specific funding across sectors including arts, education, health, and social services. The foundation does not appear to deliver direct services itself.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Capital Projects Support
Funds infrastructure improvements such as HVAC systems and exhibits for community facilities
Education and Arts Initiatives
Supports institutions in arts, communication, and youth development including St. Bonaventure University and the National Comedy Center
Operational Support Grants
Provides general operating funds to nonprofit organizations serving the Chautauqua County region
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Capital Infrastructure Funding 2 activities
    • Funding capital improvements and infrastructure projects
      Supports physical upgrades and infrastructure development at nonprofit organizations, including HVAC system improvements and facility enhancements. Grants include $79,500 to Infinity Visual and Performing Arts, $75,000 to New Directions Youth & Family Services, and $74,000 to Winifred Crawford DiBert Boys & Girls Club.
    • Funding economic and community development initiatives
      Finances projects aimed at revitalizing communities and promoting local economic growth. Includes a $100,000 grant to Jamestown Renaissance Corporation for the Renaissance Block Challenge.
  • Art Museum Funding and Support 1 activity
    • Funding arts and cultural institutions
      Provides grants to arts and cultural organizations in the region, supporting exhibits, programs, and institutional capacity. Grants include $101,500 to Northwest Arena, $100,000 to National Comedy Center, and $150,000 to Reg Lenna Center for the Arts.
  • University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 1 activity
    • Funding education initiatives and academic programs
      Supports educational institutions and programs, including funding for schools and workforce development. Includes a $100,000 grant to St Bonaventure University’s Jandouli School of Communication.
  • Hospital and Medical Center Support 1 activity
    • Funding healthcare access and medical equipment expansion
      Supports improved access to health services through funding for medical infrastructure and equipment. Includes a $100,000 grant to WCA Foundation for a mammography expansion project.
  • General Operating Support Grants 1 activity
    • Funding operational and general support for community organizations
      Provides financial support to a range of local nonprofits for operational and general organizational needs, including core programming and administrative functions. Grants include $200,000 to Chautauqua Lake Watershed Management and $150,000 to Reg Lenna Center for the Arts.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.92M
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$828K28%
Other revenue$2.09M
expenses
Total expenses$202K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$40K
Grants paid out$2.10M
balance sheet
Total assets$35.10M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$35.10M
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +71.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
RANDY ORDINES President 15 $40K
DR JOHN LAMANCUSO Vice President 1 $2K
board members · 2
  • ANNE KOHL — Director
  • REX MCCRAY — Director
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • CHAUTAUQUA LAKE WATERSHED MANAGEMEN Partner — Receives operational support funding from the foundation.
  • INFINITY VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS Partner — Receives funding for an HVAC cage project and operational support.
  • JAMESTOWN RENAISSANCE CORPORATION Partner — Receives funding for the Renaissance Block Challenge.
  • MENTAL HEALTH ASSN CHAUTAUQUA COUNT Partner — Receives funding for executive salary support.
  • NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER Partner — Receives funding for an internship program and matching grant.
  • NEW DIRECTIONS YOUTH FAMILY SERVICE Partner — Receives funding for HVAC improvements.
  • NORTHWEST ARENA Partner — Receives funding for exhibits, fixtures, and general support.
  • REG LENNA CENTER FOR THE ARTS Partner — Receives operational support funding from the foundation.
  • ST BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY Partner — Receives funding for the Jandouli School of Communication.
  • UCAN CITY MISSION Partner — Receives operational and general support funding.
  • WCA FOUNDATION Partner — Receives funding for a mammography expansion project.
  • WINIFRED CRAWFORD DIBERT BG CLUB Partner — Receives funding for an HVAC project and general support.