Lacy Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lacy Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $70,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $2,750 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$70,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$2,750
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was down from $74,000 the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $120,000 | 23 | $3.0 million |
| 2022 | $68,000 | 21 | $1.4 million |
| 2023 | $74,000 | 20 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $70,500 | 20 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
Lacy 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 Lacy Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 13 | $56,000 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $10,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's Episcopal School | General Support | $10,000 |
| Pike Co Parks and Recreation | Support community recreation, park maintenance, and public programs that enhance access to safe, inclusive outdoor spaces for local residents. | $7,500 |
| MUST Ministries | Serve neighbors in need and transform lives in response to Christ's call. | $5,000 |
| Schenck School Inc | Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
| Shepard Center Foundation | General rehabilitation support | $5,000 |
| Skyland Trail | To help those with mental illness through evidence based psychiatric treatment,medical care, etc. | $5,000 |
| St Benedict's Episcopal Church | General support; Acorn Fund | $5,000 |
| The Center for Family Resources | To help reduce childhood homelessness by serving and empowering families | $5,000 |
| Literacy Council Highlands Inc | To help to enrich lives and expand the knowledge of children, adults, and families through diverse educational programs that advance literacy. | $3,000 |
| Lovett School The | Financial Aid Fund | $3,000 |
| Highlands Community Child Development Center | To help childhood development | $2,500 |
| Special Olympics Georgia | Annual support | $2,500 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Advance cures for pediatric diseases | $2,500 |
| The Bascom A Center for the Visual Arts | To create visual art experiences that inspire and empower individuals and communities through seeing, thinking and doing. | $2,500 |
| Town of Highlands (Playground Fund) | To help achieve the funding goal in order to build a playground. | $2,000 |
| All For Lunch | To help children in school have access to a lunch. | $1,000 |
| Crested Butte Search and Rescue | To provide search and rescue services, free of charge, to anyone in need in Crested Butte, CO. | $1,000 |
| Helping Hands Ministries Inc | To follow God's calling to serve others. | $1,000 |
| Northside Athletes FDN | Benefit Atlanta area youth athletic programs | $1,000 |
| Teton County Search and Rescue | To provide search and rescue services, free of charge, to anyone in need in Teton County, WY. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas F Lacy
- Carol Lacy
- Katherine Robinson
- Benjamin A Lacy
Questions people ask
Does Lacy Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lacy Foundation Inc give?
$70,500 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $2,750.
Who runs Lacy Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Douglas F Lacy (Chairman & COO), Carol Lacy (Secretary), Katherine Robinson (Trustee) and Benjamin A Lacy (Trustee).
What does Lacy Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and environment and conservation.