Lincoln Health Foundation
Accepts applications
Lincoln Health Foundation is a private foundation in Ruston, Louisiana. In tax year 2023 it gave $1.7 million in 18 grants; the typical grant was $36,606 and the largest $820,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$1.7 million
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$36,606
- Largest grant$820,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2023 was up from $1.5 million the year before.
20% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.5 million | 16 | $1.0 million |
| 2023 | $1.7 million | 18 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Lincoln Health Foundation Norman L Hanes Ceo, 933 North Trenton St, Ruston, LA 71270 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (318) 251-3226, nhanes@lincolnhealth.com |
| Restrictions | Grants are restricted to public (governmental) agencies or organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and are classified as a public charity by the internal revenue code section 509(a)1 or 509(a)(2). The organization has to be located or have programs operating in lincoln parish or have proposals that would have a direct impact on lincoln parish. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lincoln Health Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Louisiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 17 | $1.7 million |
| Georgia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Health Hut | Yr. 13 | $820,000 |
| Lincoln Parish School Board | Heals xv program | $200,000 |
| Life Choices of North Central la | Ggk yr. 14 | $130,000 |
| Boys & Girls Yr 13 | Yr 13 | $110,000 |
| Life Choices of North Central la | Mentoring moms yr. 13 | $66,000 |
| LPS | Food back pack prog. Yr. 8 | $57,248 |
| Boys & Girls Yr 12 | Yr. 12 | $55,000 |
| Elisha Ministries | Medical yr. 13 | $40,500 |
| Lincoln Parish Health Unit | Clerical unit 2 | $37,516 |
| Lincoln Parish Health Unit | Clerical position 1 | $35,695 |
| Seeker Springs | Team up yr. 13 | $35,195 |
| Freedon 13 Ministries Yr 2 | Ed./inmates | $22,425 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Summer feeding 2023 | $15,000 |
| Teach 1 Lead 1 | Student mentoring | $15,000 |
| The Well of Northeast Lousiana | Mental health counesling yr. 3 | $12,975 |
| Louisiana Tec University | Tech | $9,119 |
| Louisiana Tech University | Gsu | $9,119 |
| Louisiana Tech University | Ncha project | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nancy Smith
- Wilbert Ellis
- James Davison
- Sonya Cardwell
- Jo Tatum
- Mark Taylor
- Willie Washington
- Norman L Hanes
- Gerald Long
- Eldrid Hardison
Questions people ask
Does Lincoln Health Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lincoln Health Foundation give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2023, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $36,606.
Who runs Lincoln Health Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Nancy Smith (Board Member), Wilbert Ellis (Advisory Boa), James Davison (Advisory Boa) and Sonya Cardwell (Board Member) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Lincoln Health Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and youth programs.