What Lemo Foundation does

LEMO Foundation is a Bay Area-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded on September 11, 2008 by T and Ali Taufoou to close the opportunity gap for student athletes from low-income and underserved backgrounds. Headquartered at 2575 E Bayshore Rd, Redwood City, California, the foundation operates as a comprehensive 'all-in-one destination' integrating sports, education, and community programming on a single campus. Its mission addresses the philosophy that 'potential is equally distributed but opportunity is not,' targeting youth student-athletes who lack access to athletic facilities, academic resources, mentorship, technology, food/transportation assistance, and college-readiness support. The foundation operates 12 active programs and reports serving 3,289 total youth, including 1,015 from low-income backgrounds.

The foundation's product portfolio comprises three core program pillars — Sports (high-performance athletic training), Education (academic enrichment and individualized college-readiness plans), and Community/Mentorship (social-emotional support, family engagement, alumni mentorship) — plus discrete initiatives including the annual LEMO Golf Tournament (co-hosted by Tom Brady Sr. and Galynn Brady at Stanford Golf Course), the 3v3 Legends Classic basketball and volleyball tournament, and the Every Cookie Counts social enterprise cookie-sales program that funds scholarships. There is no proprietary technology platform; the foundation runs on community-driven engagement supported by a Wix-hosted website, PayPal donation processing, and standard social media channels.

LEMO Foundation's revenue model is entirely donation-based as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, drawing from individual giving (one-time donations from $500 to $10,000, plus monthly recurring tiers of $50–$500), corporate sponsorships (event tiers ranging from $500 Bronze to $10,000 Title Sponsor), and earned income through the Every Cookie Counts program. Fundraising is anchored by community events — the Year 3 (2026) Golf Tournament raised $275k with 45 sponsors and 126 golfers — and a 13-member Board of Directors led by Chair Mindy Rogers supports governance and donor cultivation. The organization has 11–50 employees and operates exclusively in the California/Bay Area market with no public revenue disclosure.

Name

Lemo Foundation

Legal name

LEMO Foundation

Website

https://lemofoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LEMO Foundation is a Bay Area 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2008 that delivers integrated sports, education, and community programming to close the opportunity gap for low-income student athletes in California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Athletics Fundraising, Sponsorships & NIL Support (EDALAIAN), Education Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAK), Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB)

Keywords

• Youth development programs
• Athletic training services
• Academic enrichment programs
• Community mentorship services
• Charitable fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

Redwood City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals at various giving levels ranging from $50 monthly to $10,000 for full-year student athlete sponsorship. The foundation leverages PayPal for online donations and accepts checks, stocks, and wire transfers.
2. Event-Based Fundraising: Annual events including the LEMO Golf Tournament and 3v3 Legends Classic generate revenue through participant fees, sponsorships, and donations. Year 3 Golf Tournament raised $275k with 45 sponsors and 126 golfers.
3. Social Enterprise - Cookie Sales: 'Every Cookie Counts' program sells cookies with all proceeds going directly to scholarships for student athletes, particularly female athletes in club volleyball. This social enterprise model creates sustainable funding while engaging the community.
4. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors provide financial support at various tiers with benefits including logo placement, naming rights, event recognition, and demographic exposure. Sponsors include organizations like For the Win, Corinthian Transportation, and the Leonard C & Mildred F Ferguson Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

LEMO Foundation is a Bay Area-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a supportive campus providing sports training, academic enrichment, and community/mentorship programming for low-income student athletes. The foundation also runs annual fundraising events including the LEMO Golf Tournament and 3v3 Legends Classic basketball/volleyball tournament, plus a social enterprise cookie sales program ('Every Cookie Counts') that funds scholarships for student athletes.

Product overview

LEMO Foundation operates as a comprehensive youth development organization offering an integrated portfolio of programs centered on sports, education, and community. The core offerings include Sports Programs (high-performance athletic training), Education Programs (academic enrichment and college readiness), and Community/Mentorship Programs (social-emotional support and character development). Major annual events include the LEMO Golf Tournament (third annual in 2026), the 3v3 Legends Classic basketball/volleyball tournament, and the Every Cookie Counts scholarship fundraiser. Additional programs include internships, volunteer opportunities, and networking initiatives. All programs work together to serve as a one-stop-shop for student athletes to engage in sports, education, and community programming that cultivates the mindsets, habits, and relationships for success.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sports Programs World-class campus and athletic programs offering high-performance training that serve as the entry point for student-athlete support, enabling athletes to perform at the highest levels. Targeted at low-income student athletes in the Bay Area.
• Education Programs Academic enrichment and college readiness programs with individualized plans, opportunities for real-world applications, and access to industry experts, designed to make learning fun and inspire students to dream and achieve. Targeted at student athletes served by LEMO Foundation.
• Community and Mentorship Programs Mentorship, social-emotional support, and family engagement services where alumni and staff walk alongside students as role models for character and leadership development, nurturing student athletes as full human beings. Targeted at student athletes and their families.
• LEMO Golf Tournament Annual charity golf tournament co-hosted by Tom Brady Sr. and Galynn Brady, bringing together supporters, partners, and friends of LEMO Foundation for a day of golf and giving. The third annual tournament in 2026 took place at Stanford Golf Course with 126 golfers, 45 sponsors, and $275k raised.
• 3v3 Legends Classic Annual 3v3 basketball and volleyball tournament fundraiser supporting the Championship Scholarship Fund for LEMO student athletes. The event includes age divisions (Co-ed 10-12, Co-ed 13-15, Girls 16+, Boys 16+) and various sponsorship tiers.
• Every Cookie Counts Cookie sales program where all proceeds go directly to scholarships for student-athletes, specifically supporting female athletes competing in club volleyball for the 2026 season. Orders placed via email with proceeds funding scholarships.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,289 total youth coached, taught, mentored, and supported
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Stanford Golf CoursecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Stanford Golf Course serves as the venue for the annual LEMO Golf Tournament. In Year 3 (2026), the tournament hosted 126 golfers and raised $275k at this prestigious Bay Area venue.
• Tom Brady Sr. and Galynn BradyflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Tom Brady Sr. and Galynn Brady serve as co-hosts for the annual LEMO Golf Tournament. Their passion for community and commitment to the next generation makes them prominent champions for the foundation's mission. The Bradys' involvement brings significant visibility and credibility to the fundraising event.
• Michaela Joy PhotographyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial photographer for the LEMO Golf Tournament, capturing event imagery across 2024, 2025, and 2026 galleries that document tournament growth and community impact.
• APAPAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development organization partner featured in sponsor gallery, collaborating on initiatives for underserved youth in the Bay Area.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MENTOR (National Mentoring Partnership): National umbrella organization advancing youth mentoring. Comparable to LEMO's mentorship/community pillar and broader mission of supporting underserved youth through relationship-based interventions.
• National Urban League: Historic civil rights and urban advocacy organization with youth-education and workforce programs. Comparable to LEMO in its focus on opportunity gaps for youth of color and low-income communities.

Direct peers

• YMCA of the USA: Nationwide nonprofit offering youth sports, education, and community programming with a strong Bay Area presence. Comparable to LEMO in its integrated youth development approach and donor/sponsor funding model.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development organization providing sports, education, and mentorship programs to under-resourced youth. Highly comparable to LEMO's integrated three-pillar model and target population of low-income youth.
• Stephen Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation: Bay Area-based athlete-founded nonprofit focused on childhood hunger, education, and safe play for kids — directly comparable to LEMO's Bay Area geography, athlete-pedigree, and integrated youth-support mission.
• Tiger Woods Foundation: Athlete-founded youth development foundation supporting underserved students through education and college-access programs. Closely mirrors LEMO's athlete-driven origin story and student-athlete-focused mission.
• Russell Wilson's Why Not You Foundation: NFL quarterback-founded nonprofit supporting youth education, health, and opportunity. Comparable to LEMO in its athlete-led philanthropy model focused on closing opportunity gaps for young people.

Emerging players

• Positive Coaching Alliance: National nonprofit developing 'better athletes, better people' through sports-based youth development. Comparable to LEMO's sports-as-entry-point theory of change and youth-athlete focus.
• 100 Black Men of America: Mentorship and education organization serving Black youth through mentoring, education, and economic development programs. Comparable to LEMO in its focus on closing opportunity gaps for youth of color.

Regional players

• APAPA (Asian Pacific American Public Affairs Association): A current LEMO strategic partner and Bay Area-based Asian Pacific American youth civic engagement organization. Listed as a partner of LEMO and comparable in its Bay Area geographic focus and youth-development mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@lemo-foundation
• Facebookfacebook.com/LEMOfoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lemo-foundation
• Instagraminstagram.com/lemo_u45
• Xx.com/LEMOFoundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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