Lamb Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lamb Foundation is a private foundation in Riverton, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $433,725 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $39,840 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$433,725
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$39,840
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$10.9 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.3 million the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 | $766,000 | 14 | $13.3 million |
| 2024 | $1.3 million | 10 | $11.5 million |
| 2025 | $433,725 | 10 | $10.9 million |
How to apply
Lamb 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 Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 4 | $110,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $100,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $80,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $77,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $16,225 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| World Wildlife Fund | General support | $100,000 |
| Duke University | General support | $80,000 |
| The Hockaday School | General support | $60,000 |
| High Meadows School | General support | $50,000 |
| Paul Sherwen Project | General support | $50,000 |
| Angel Flight Soars | General support | $29,679 |
| Trees Atlanta | General support | $20,321 |
| Rice University | General support | $17,500 |
| Minds Matter Bay Area | General support | $16,225 |
| Luck's Rescue Inc | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- George C Lamb III
- William R Lamb
- Margaret Lamb
- Melissa M Lamb
- Carl W Solly
- Elizabeth G Lamb
- Carolyn P Lamb
- Charlesa Rose Lamb
- Terri Jones
- Joseph Solly
- Elizabeth Reed Solly
- Elizabeth Lamb
Questions people ask
Does Lamb Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lamb Foundation give?
$433,725 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $39,840.
Who runs Lamb Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists George C Lamb III (Trustee), William R Lamb (Trustee), Margaret Lamb (Trustee) and Melissa M Lamb (Trustee) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Lamb Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.