Lewis Cenker Scholarship Fund
Preselected recipients only
Lewis Cenker Scholarship Fund is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2023 it gave $32,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $2,300 and the largest $2,300. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$32,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$2,300
- Largest grant$2,300
- Assets$609,059
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2023 was up from $20,000 the year before.
70% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $20,000 | 11 | $508,314 |
| 2023 | $32,000 | 19 | $609,059 |
How to apply
Lewis Cenker Scholarship Fund 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lewis Cenker Scholarship Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 16 | $29,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Evans High School Ctae Program | Ctae program | $2,300 |
| Thomson High School Ctae Program | Support ctae program | $2,300 |
| Valdosta High School Stae Program | Support cte program | $2,300 |
| Northwest Whitfield | Support ctae program | $2,300 |
| Lafayette High School | Support ctae program | $2,300 |
| Cairo High School | Support ctae program | $2,300 |
| Harris County High School | Support ctae program | $2,300 |
| Jordan Vocational High School | Support ctae program | $2,300 |
| Statesboro High School | Support ctae program | $2,300 |
| Harlem High School | Support ctae program | $2,300 |
| Individual | Education | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education | $1,000 |
| Individual | Education | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Herbert
- RJ Bobby Cleveland Jr
- Allan Cannon
- Lamar Smith
- Susan Cenker-Foreman
- Stanley Richardson
- Jim Chapman
- Bradley Jones
- Trevor Readdick
- Austin Hackney
Questions people ask
Does Lewis Cenker Scholarship Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lewis Cenker Scholarship Fund give?
$32,000 in tax year 2023, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $2,300.
Who runs Lewis Cenker Scholarship Fund?
Its 2023 filing lists Mark Herbert (Chairman), RJ Bobby Cleveland Jr (Vice-Chair), Allan Cannon (President) and Lamar Smith (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Lewis Cenker Scholarship Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.