Lyndonwood Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lyndonwood Foundation is a private foundation in Chelsea, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $40,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$40,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $40,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40,000 | 1 | $960,878 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 1 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $40,000 | 4 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Lyndonwood Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2 | $20,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Great Smokey Mountains Institute at Tremont | Keystone campaign (second campus) | $10,000 |
| Houston Community Toolbank Inc | General budget needs | $10,000 |
| Aim at Melanoma | General budget needs | $10,000 |
| Coral Restoration Foundation Inc | General budget needs | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynn M Lummus
- James F Lummus
- Kathy L Smith
- Jennifer Smith Calhoun
- John M Lummus
Questions people ask
Does Lyndonwood Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lyndonwood Foundation give?
$40,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lyndonwood Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lynn M Lummus (President), James F Lummus (Vice Pres), Kathy L Smith (Vice Pres) and Jennifer Smith Calhoun (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.