The Lookout Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lookout Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.4 million in 77 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $135,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants77
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$135,000
- Assets$33.1 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
46% of its 2024 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 | $1.2 million | 76 | $28.5 million |
| 2024 | $1.4 million | 77 | $33.1 million |
How to apply
The Lookout Foundation 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 The Lookout Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Georgia. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 36 | $519,951 |
| North Carolina | 18 | $509,350 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $137,000 |
| California | 2 | $55,259 |
| Alabama | 2 | $50,515 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $40,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $38,000 |
| New York | 4 | $13,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $10,300 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute for Responsibile Citizens | General fund | $135,000 |
| UNC Chapel Hilllookout Fellows | Lookout fellows pledge | $110,000 |
| Duke Divinity School | General fund | $70,000 |
| East Carolina University Foundation | Ecu community school | $70,000 |
| UNC Chapel Hill - Peachtree Scholar | Peachtree scholarship fund | $60,000 |
| Loyola Marymount University | Tlc black students program | $55,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General fund | $50,000 |
| UNC - Institute for Arts and Humani | General fund | $50,000 |
| Westminster Schools | General fund | $45,000 |
| Atlanta Police Foundation | General fund | $38,000 |
| Mtoto Africa Inc | General fund | $37,570 |
| Leap Year | General fund | $35,000 |
| Trinity Atl | Core committment | $35,000 |
| Berklee College of Music | General | $35,000 |
| Covenant House | General fund | $30,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $30,000 |
| Duke Fuqua School of Business | General | $30,000 |
| East Atlanta Kids Club | General fund | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Mission | General fund | $25,000 |
| Atlanta Youth Academy | General fund | $20,000 |
| Camp Merrie-Woode | General fund | $20,000 |
| UNC Chapel Hill - Level Playing Fie | Farmer/first generation | $20,000 |
| Yunis Creative Lab - Black Stu Fund | Black students fund | $20,000 |
| Georgia State University | Enhancing student success | $20,000 |
| UNC Chapel Hill - 1955 Fellows | General fund | $20,000 |
| Lead Center for Youth | General fund | $20,000 |
| Trinity Community Ministries | General fund | $15,000 |
| Bible Way Ministries International | General fund | $15,000 |
| Elite Women of Excellence Inc | General fund | $15,000 |
| One Harbor Church | General fund | $15,000 |
| Atlanta History Center | Black programs | $15,000 |
| Woodberry Forest Amici Fund | Black students fund | $10,000 |
| UNC Chapel Hill - American Studies | American studies | $10,000 |
| UNC Chapel Hill -School of Educatio | Tim smith education fund | $10,000 |
| STEM Compass Inc | General fund | $10,000 |
| Be That Girl Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| National Center for Civil Human Rig | General fund | $10,000 |
| Connection Resources to Global Need | General fund | $10,000 |
| Individual | General fund | $10,000 |
| Scad | General fund | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sunny H Burrows
- Robert Lee Burrows Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Lookout Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lookout Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2024, across 77 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Lookout Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sunny H Burrows (President) and Robert Lee Burrows Jr (Sec/Treas).
What does The Lookout Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.