The Lamp Foundation
Accepts applications
The Lamp Foundation is a private foundation in Cripple Creek, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $105,354 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,585 and the largest $45,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$105,354
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,585
- Largest grant$45,500
- Assets$688,679
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $100,862 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 | $98,267 | 9 | $701,016 |
| 2024 | $100,862 | 7 | $753,256 |
| 2025 | $105,354 | 11 | $688,679 |
How to apply
| Contact | Frances Green PO Box 1322, Cripple Creek, CO 80813 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (325) 370-2598 |
| What to submit | Letter to our attention requesting a specific amount of funds for a particular purpose. |
What The Lamp Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Colorado. It also paid $85,354 in 10 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | University student scholarships | $45,500 |
| Individual | Supporting church | $21,650 |
| International Anglican Church | Building fund | $20,000 |
| Individual | University tuition | $6,847 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $4,174 |
| Individual | University scholarship & benevolence | $3,585 |
| Individual | Benevolence | $2,048 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $624 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $408 |
| Individual | Benovolence | $310 |
| Individual | University scholarship | $208 |
Officers and trustees
- Frances Green
- Gary Green
Questions people ask
Does The Lamp Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Lamp Foundation give?
$105,354 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,585.
Who runs The Lamp Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frances Green (President) and Gary Green (Secretary/Tr).
What does The Lamp Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and faith communities.