Lamb Weston Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lamb Weston Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Eagle, Idaho. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.3 million in 11 grants; the typical grant was $40,565 and the largest $795,172. 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$1.3 million
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$40,565
- Largest grant$795,172
- Assets$13.1 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
18% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 12 | $13.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 11 | $13.1 million |
How to apply
Lamb Weston Charitable 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 Lamb Weston Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Delaware. It also paid $95,873 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | 1 | $795,172 |
| Idaho | 2 | $115,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $112,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $100,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation | Various educational and community support | $795,172 |
| The Idaho Foodbank | Community Support | $110,000 |
| Second Harvest Inland Northwest | Community Support | $100,000 |
| Oregon Food Bank Inc | Community Support | $100,000 |
| Scholarship America Inc | Community Support | $87,000 |
| Canadian Online Giving Foundation | Various educational and community support | $40,565 |
| Australian Online Giving Foundation | Various educational and community support | $29,913 |
| Foodbank Australia Ltd | Community Support | $25,395 |
| North Country Food Bank Inc | Community Support | $25,000 |
| Northern Illinois Food Bank | Community Support | $25,000 |
| Beta Alpha Psi Zeta Psi Chapter | Various educational and community support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Erin Gardiner
- Carrie Cereghino
- Shelby Sanders
- Eryk Spytek
- Phuong Lam
- Gregory Jones
- Mark McCoy
- Linda Baird
Questions people ask
Does Lamb Weston Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lamb Weston Charitable Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $40,565.
Who runs Lamb Weston Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Erin Gardiner (President), Carrie Cereghino (Interim President), Shelby Sanders (President) and Eryk Spytek (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Lamb Weston Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and international.