The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lumpkin Family Foundation is a private foundation in Mattoon, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.0 million in 209 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $630,000. 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$4.0 million
- Number of grants209
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$630,000
- Assets$56.3 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.6 million the year before.
35% 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 | $3.6 million | 214 | $52.9 million |
| 2024 | $4.0 million | 209 | $56.3 million |
How to apply
The Lumpkin Family 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Lumpkin Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 21 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 89 | $3.0 million |
| California | 32 | $291,035 |
| District of Columbia | 17 | $213,250 |
| Minnesota | 4 | $82,500 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $75,000 |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $63,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $40,000 |
| New York | 8 | $37,500 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $27,000 |
| Connecticut | 11 | $22,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forefront | Charitable | $630,000 |
| Mattoon Sports Complex Inc | Charitable | $333,333 |
| Eastern Illinois University | Education | $138,940 |
| Communities in Schools of Chicago | Charitable | $125,000 |
| The Leland Stanford Junior University | Education | $85,000 |
| Faith in Place | Charitable | $82,500 |
| After School Matters | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Prairie Rivers Network | Environment | $65,000 |
| The Land Connection | Charitable | $65,000 |
| Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund | Environment | $60,000 |
| Savanna Institute | Charitable | $55,000 |
| University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign | Education | $52,902 |
| Healthy Schools Campaign | Charitable | $52,500 |
| Heart of Illinois Community Foundation | Charitable | $52,500 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Environment | $50,500 |
| Gardeneers | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Lincoln Log Cabin Foundation | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Star Farm Chicago | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Village of Strasburg | Municipal | $50,000 |
| Illinois Stewardship Alliance | Charitable | $42,500 |
| Friends of Lake Shelbyville | Charitable | $42,000 |
| Union of Concerned Scientists | Charitable | $40,500 |
| American Farmland Trust | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Center for Rural Affairs | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Chicago Innovation Foundation | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Grand Prairie Friends | Environment | $40,000 |
| Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Movement Strategy Center | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Regenerative Agriculture Foundation | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation | Medical | $40,000 |
| Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Funders | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Seven Generations Ahead | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Sola Gratia Farm | Charitable | $32,500 |
| American Rivers | Environment | $30,000 |
| Casey in Action | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Garfield Park Community Council | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Progressive Leadership Initiative Education Fund | Charitable | $30,000 |
| The Wetlands Initiative | Environment | $30,000 |
| One Earth Collective | Charitable | $29,500 |
| Institute for Ethnomedicine Inc | Charitable | $27,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Christina S Duncan
- Richard de Wyngaert
- Adrienne Cole
- Anne R Sparks
- Steve Shirar
- Ila Duncan
- Pamela R Keon
- William Vitale
- Bruce Karmazin
- Chigozirim Sodeke
- Amarilis Pullen
Questions people ask
Does The Lumpkin Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lumpkin Family Foundation give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2024, across 209 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs The Lumpkin Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Christina S Duncan (Director), Richard de Wyngaert (Treasurer), Adrienne Cole (Assistant Treasurer) and Anne R Sparks (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does The Lumpkin Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.