Lookout Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lookout Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Summerland Key, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.2 million in 68 grants; the typical grant was $9,500 and the largest $100,000. 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$1.2 million
- Number of grants68
- Typical grant$9,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$22.8 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
22% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $922,725 | 59 | $19.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.0 million | 63 | $21.1 million |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 68 | $22.8 million |
How to apply
Lookout Foundation Inc 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.
What Lookout Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 23 | $500,500 |
| Florida | 22 | $405,571 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $72,354 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $60,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $51,000 |
| California | 4 | $26,471 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $20,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $6,075 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy - FL Chapter | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Nature Conservancy-Wa | Unrestricted charitable grant | $100,000 |
| Ballard Food Bank | Unrestricted charitable grant | $75,000 |
| Hopelink | Unrestricted charitable grant | $60,000 |
| Cooperriis Transitional Living Prog | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Keys Marine Lab Usf Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Nature Conservancy-Wa | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Pikes Place Market Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Rose Hulman Institute of Technology | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| University of Wa Foundation UW Medicine Advancement | Unrestricted charitable grant | $50,000 |
| Cato Institute Project Sphere | Unrestricted charitable grant | $35,000 |
| Salvation Army Lower Keys | Unrestricted charitable grant | $35,000 |
| American Red Cross FL | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30,000 |
| Plant A Million Corals Foundation Dr David E Vaughan | Unrestricted charitable grant | $30,000 |
| Baptist Health South FL Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross Wa | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of FL Keys | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| FL Keys Outreach Coalition Loaves & Fish Food Pantry | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| Star of the Sea Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| Woodland Park Zoo | Unrestricted charitable grant | $20,000 |
| Conch Republic Foster Children's Fu Wesley House & Family Services | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of KW and Lowe | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| New Beginnings | Unrestricted charitable grant | $15,000 |
| Farms for Life | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Keys Ahec Health Centers | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Marine Lab Environmental Ed Ctr | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| NAMI - South Mountains | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Nature Conservancy-Wa | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| New Beginnings | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Plant With Purpose | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Reef Relief | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Ryther | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| Take Stock in Children | Unrestricted charitable grant | $10,000 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church | Unrestricted charitable grant | $9,000 |
| Lafd Foundation | Unrestricted charitable grant | $8,232 |
| World Central Kitchen la Fires | Unrestricted charitable grant | $8,000 |
| World Central Kitchen la Fires | Unrestricted charitable grant | $8,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Unrestricted charitable grant | $6,800 |
| Salvation Army Seattle | Unrestricted charitable grant | $6,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Z Noblitt
- Niles L Noblitt
- Catherine N Keating
- Sarah E Erlandson
- Joseph F Noblitt
Questions people ask
Does Lookout Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lookout Foundation Inc give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2025, across 68 grants, with a typical grant of $9,500.
Who runs Lookout Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Nancy Z Noblitt (Pres./Dir.), Niles L Noblitt (Treas. / Dir), Catherine N Keating (Dir.) and Sarah E Erlandson (Dir.) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lookout Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, human services and food and hunger.