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The John Louis Black Family Foundation (Formerly the Lexington Foundation)

Preselected recipients only Madison, Mississippi · EIN 646207058

The John Louis Black Family Foundation (Formerly the Lexington Foundation) is a private foundation in Madison, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $5,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$00$299,836
2024$5,0001$374,405

How to apply

The John Louis Black Family Foundation (Formerly the Lexington 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The John Louis Black Family Foundation (Formerly the Lexington Foundation) funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Mississippi.

StateGrantsAmount
Mississippi1$5,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Stewpot Community Services
Jackson, MS
Provide meals and shelter to the homeless and needy$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The John Louis Black Family Foundation (Formerly the Lexington Foundation) accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The John Louis Black Family Foundation (Formerly the Lexington Foundation) give?

$5,000 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs The John Louis Black Family Foundation (Formerly the Lexington Foundation)?

Its 2024 filing lists John L Black Jr (Trustee) and Sandra M Black (Trustee).

What does The John Louis Black Family Foundation (Formerly the Lexington Foundation) fund?

Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, housing and homelessness and human services.