Lords Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Lords Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Jacksonville, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $350,000 in 60 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$350,000
- Number of grants60
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $339,506 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $310,000 | 63 | $6.4 million |
| 2024 | $339,506 | 63 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $350,000 | 60 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Lord's Foundation 118 East Monroe Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (904) 891-9906 |
| What to submit | Request must be in writing and include the name, adderss, and tax status of the requesting organization. The request must specifically state why the funding is needed, how the funds will be used, the benefit derived from the funding, and how the funds will be accounted for by the recipient. |
| Restrictions | The amount awarded must be used in a manner consistent with the request for funding. |
What Lords Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 35 | $179,500 |
| Texas | 3 | $57,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $33,000 |
| Georgia | 4 | $29,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $27,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $9,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $4,000 |
| California | 3 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army of Jacksonville | General fund | $50,000 |
| East-West Ministries | General fund | $31,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | General fund | $30,000 |
| International Cooperating Ministries | General fund | $30,000 |
| Hope International | General fund | $25,000 |
| Map International | General fund | $25,000 |
| Mercy Ships International | General fund | $25,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ - the Jesus Film Project | General fund | $22,000 |
| Downtown Ecumenical Services Council | General fund | $19,000 |
| United Way of Northeast Florida | General fund | $15,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ - Namestan | General fund | $9,000 |
| Prisoners of Christ | General fund | $5,000 |
| Gateway | General fund | $3,000 |
| International Learning Center | General fund | $3,000 |
| Family Research Council | General fund | $2,500 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ - Christian Embassy | General fund | $2,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ - Everystudentcom | General fund | $2,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ - Here's Life Jax | General fund | $2,000 |
| City Rescue Mission | General fund | $2,000 |
| First Coast Women's Services | General fund | $2,000 |
| Go to Nations | General fund | $2,000 |
| Haggai Institute | General fund | $2,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General fund | $2,000 |
| Water Mission | General fund | $2,000 |
| Florida Family Policy Council | General fund | $1,500 |
| Focus on the Family | General fund | $1,500 |
| International Health Services | General fund | $1,500 |
| Rethreaded | General fund | $1,500 |
| Billy Graham Evangelistic Association | General fund | $1,000 |
| Bob Tebow Evangelistic Association | General fund | $1,000 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ - Unto | General fund | $1,000 |
| Christian Healing Ministries | General fund | $1,000 |
| Coaches Honor | General fund | $1,000 |
| Community Health Outreach | General fund | $1,000 |
| Compass Finances God's Way | General fund | $1,000 |
| Compassion International | General fund | $1,000 |
| Conasagua Kidney Care | General fund | $1,000 |
| Elevate Jacksonville | General fund | $1,000 |
| Good Shephard India (Gsi) | General fund | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Jacksonville | General fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bennett E Brown
- Ron R Pellum
- Louise C Hardage
- Sarah Ragsdale
- Katy W Towers
Questions people ask
Does Lords Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lords Foundation Inc give?
$350,000 in tax year 2025, across 60 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Lords Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Bennett E Brown (Chairman), Ron R Pellum (Treasurer), Louise C Hardage (Secretary) and Sarah Ragsdale (Vice Chairman) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lords Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, faith communities and human services.