NonprofitsThe Lebron James Family Foundation

Public & Societal Benefit

The Lebron James Family Foundation

AKRON, OH

Total revenue

$7.5M

Total expenses

$11.1M

Net assets

$21.0M

Grants received

$6.8M

73 grants

EIN

020716277

Tax year

2024

Mission

With a commitment to redefining community and building stronger families, the lebron james family foundation invests its time, resources and passion into creating generational change for the kids and families of james' hometown in akron, ohio through a focus on education, co-curricular educational initiatives, housing, job training, financial stability and health and wellness.

Programs

3 programs

House three thirty: on march 30, 2023 ("330 day), ljff officially opened the doors to house three thirty, an innovative, multi-use space for i promise families and the entire community to gather and engage in immediately impactful programming. House three thirty convenes critical community resources under one roof including family financial health programming that is easily accessible and tailored to help families take control of their financial futures. Job training opportunities are available through the venue's varied retail, dining and event spaces, designed to help i promise parents, guardians and family members develop greater business experience and prepare them for future career opportunities. House three thirty also serves as a community gathering space for large indoor and outdoor events, monthly meals, family programming and important conversations needed to move the community and country forward.

Expenses: $2.5M

Ljff hospitality: within the walls of house three thirty, change is being made through the community education program that provides i promise family members the opportunity to cultivate new skills and engage in job training to gain meaningful employment and work experience. With specially devised industry curriculum delivered by coaches and other industry experts, the first cohort of students are learning in a we are family environment that meets them where they are, making their long-held academic and career goals accessible. It is an educational movement that breaks down barriers and recognizes that a one-size-fits-all approach may not work for all families. The community education program began with eight weeks of training for team members committed to we are family training camp with specialty curriculum delivered alongside industry experts. A particular focus is also placed on life skills including leadership, communication and accountability, skills that are transferrable to all facets of life. Upon completing all sectors of training camp, our first official cohort of team members continue learning in real-world settings, providing various services available within house three thirty. As they practice and master skills across different sectors, they are beginning to develop their passion and build confidence. This innovative job training experience allows them to continue providing for their families while they pursue higher education and cultivate valuable job experience and training. Day-to-day, the community education program is administered by five coaches that oversee team members schedules, administer wraparound supports, and continue to develop appropriate curriculum.

Expenses: $3.4M

Other i promise initiatives: the core i promise programming offered to all i promise students and their families extends into high school and through college with the i promise network and beyond. Supports for our oldest students include the i promise institute space ljff funds andmaintains with all the resources and specific programming they need to be successful on campus as well as other costs of going to college and experiences provided to help prepare them along the way. Ljff support further extends to i promise parents through the i promise too program that helps them earn their ged and prepare for their next life chapter. Additionally, the foundation provides the i promise village which serves as transitional housing to families within the i promise program who are in need of safe and stable housing. Families stay at the village for free with a commitment to work toward their goals. The foundation also continues to support other efforts important to ourwork to uplift lebron's hometown. This includes the foundation's annual we are family reunion at cedar point that is designed to provide a day of fun for students and families ahead of the new school year. Thisalso includes the james family's regular contributions to their community through savannah james' i promise makeover initiative that aims to empower underprivileged girls from akron area high schools by helping them prepare for prom with dresses, accessories, and words ofencouragement and self-confidence. The foundation plans to continue to support these and other parallel programs that uplift and positively impact its community year-round.

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$5.2M
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue$2.3M
Total revenue$7.5M

Expenses

Grants paid$2.3M
Salaries & benefits$3.4M
Fundraising
Other expenses$5.4M
Total expenses$11.1M
Total assets$25.5M
Net assets$21.0M

People

10 listed

NameRoleCompensation

MICHELE CAMPBELL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

30 hrs/wk

LYNN MERRITT

VICE PRESIDENT

Board

0.25 hrs/wk

LEBRON JAMES

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Board

5 hrs/wk

MAVERICK CARTER

VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER

Board

1 hrs/wk

GLORIA JAMES

PRESIDENT

Board

10 hrs/wk

VICTORIA MCGEE

DIRECTOR OF FAMILY RESOURC

Staff

$196K

45 hrs/wk

WILLIE MCGEE

DIRECTOR

Staff

$127K

45 hrs/wk

TONI MONTGOMERY

DIRECTOR OF IPROMISE PROGR

Staff

$125K

45 hrs/wk

VAUGHN MYERS

DIRECTOR OF EVENTS

Staff

$114K

45 hrs/wk

OLIVIA FILKO

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Staff

$110K

45 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

POWER MEDIA INC

PROJECT MANAGER

$314K

PS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT LLC

ACCOUNTING

$225K

THE CLEVELAND FILM CO

VIDEO PRODUCTION

$165K

SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS

LEGAL WORK

$160K

Grants received

Showing 73 of 73

FromAmountPurposeYear
$500K
General Support
2024
$100K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$55K
Public, Societal Benefit
2024
$20K
MEDICAL / PUBLIC SERVICES
2024
$10K
TO SUPORT LJFF DIGITAL LEARNING INITIATIVE - A DIGITAL LEARNING PROGRAM FOCUSED ON STEMMING THE TIDE OF LEARNING LOSS AND NARROWING THE HOMEWORK GAP FOR STUDENTS, WHILE ENABLING BROADBAND ACCESS FOR ADULT LEARNERS.
2024
$10K
GENERAL SUPPORT OF LOCAL COMMUNITY
2024
$150
MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT)
2024
$500K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$100K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$20K
THIS GRANT WILL SPONSOR THE OPENING GALA FOR HOUSE 330, A MULTI-USE COMMUNITY HUB TO SUPPORT FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN THE I PROMISE PROGRAM WITH JOB TRAINING AND RECREATIONAL SPACE.
2023
$20K
TO SUPPORT LJFF DIGITAL LEARNING INITIATIVE - A DIGITAL LEARNING PROGRAM FOCUSED ON STEMMING THE TIDE OF LEARNING LOSS AND NARROWING THE HOMEWORK GAP FOR STUDENTS, WHILE ENABLING BROADBAND ACCESS, ADOPTION & EQUITY FOR ADULT LEARNERS.
2023
$12K
DRAWING- S2971 LEBRON JAMES, 2008 (UNIQUE LITHO WITH HAND PAINTING)
2023
$10K
Sched I Supplemental
2023
$10K
EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT OF CHILDREN
2023
$1K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
$1.5M
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$1.0M
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$500K
I PROMISE SCHOOL
2022
$50K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
2022
$25K
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS & OTHER STUDENT SVC
2022
$25K
TO SUPPORT THE I PROMISE VILLAGE DIGITAL LEARNING HUB.
2022
$25K
TO SUPPORT YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2022
$10K
TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF CREATING GENERATIONAL CHANGE FOR THE KIDS AND FAMILIES OF LEBRON JAMES'S HOMETOWN IN AKRON, OHIO THROUGH A FOCUS ON EDUCATION AND CO-CURRICULAR EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES.
2022
$10K
FOR HTT DREAM GALA DONATION WITHOUT BENEFITS
2022
$5K
DONEE'S STATED PURPOSE
2022
$2K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
$50K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
2021
$25K
TO SUPPORT YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2021
$21K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2021
$5K
DONEE'S STATED PURPOSE
2021
$1K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2021
$500K
I PROMISE SCHOOL
2020
$125K
Support a series of trainings to staff focused on academic instruction and trauma-informed practice
2020
$36K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
2020
$25K
TO SUPPORT YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2020
$25K
Education
2020
$25K
DIRECT SPECIFICALLY FOR THE I PROMISE SCHOOLS IF POSSIBLE.
2020
$17K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$15K
HEALTHY INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
2020
$15K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
2020
$11K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2020
$10K
HUMAN SERVICES
2020
$6K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$5K
SOCIAL SERVICES
2020
$5K
ANNUAL FUND
2020
$5K
GENERAL OPERATING FUND
2020
$3K
GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS FOR EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
$2K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2020
$1K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
$250
Matching Gift
2020
$158
GENERAL PURPOSE
2020
$25K
TO SUPPORT YOUTH SPORTS AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2019
$7K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$2K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2019
$1K
I PROMISE Program
2019
$15K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$13K
Unrestricted
2018
$10K
TO SUPPORT THE I PROMISE SCHOOL OR GENERAL PROGRAM SUPPORT
2018
$2K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2018
$215K
CHARITABLE GIFT
2017
$25K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2017
$20K
TO SUPPORT YOUTH SPORTS AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2017

Funded by

$6.8M from 38 funders · 73 grants · 2017–2024

Pepsico Foundation Inc

$2.5M · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$1.1M · 4 grants · 2018–2022

The Margaret Clark Morgan Foundation

$1M · 2 grants · 2020–2022

Hudson Community Foundation

$250K · 1 grant · 2024

Joseph F Stein Family Foundation Inc

$221K · 6 grants · 2020–2024

Edward Charles Foundation

$215K · 1 grant · 2017

Fanatics Charitable Foundation

$200K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Details

EIN020716277
NTEE codeW99
Subsection03
Ruling date2006-01
Formed2004
Employees91
Volunteers500
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