The Childers-Lackland Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Childers-Lackland Family Foundation is a private foundation in Metuchen, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $139,750 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$139,750
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.2 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was down from $148,200 the year before.
5% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $148,200 | 43 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $139,750 | 41 | $3.2 million |
How to apply
The Childers-Lackland 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.
What The Childers-Lackland Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $7,500 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 14 | $67,750 |
| New York | 11 | $34,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $5,250 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $2,750 |
| Maryland | 2 | $1,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $750 |
| Florida | 1 | $750 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Metuchen Edison Woodbridge and South Amboy | Charitable purposes | $30,000 |
| Charity Water | Charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Save Barnegat Bay | Charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Action Against Hunger USA | Charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Carroll Gardens Association | Charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Coral Gardeners | Charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Home for Good Dog Rescue | Charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| New York Public Radio | Charitable purposes | $7,500 |
| Metuchen Education Foundation | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of NJ | Charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| The Sierra Club Foundatio | Charitable purposes | $3,000 |
| Georgetown University | Charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Ithaca College | Charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| Rutgers University Foundation | Charitable purposes | $2,000 |
| University of Richmond | Charitable purpose | $2,000 |
| First Prebyterian Church of Metuche | Charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Hands of Hope for the Com | Charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Alzheimers Foundation of America | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Coming Home of Middlesex County | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Edison Greenways Group Inc | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Mary's Place by the Sea | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Metuchen First Aid Squad | Charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law | Charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Arthritis Foundation | Charitable purposes | $750 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | Charitable purposes | $750 |
| Earth Justice | Charitable purpose | $750 |
| Guiding Eyes for the Blind | Charitable purposes | $750 |
| National Federation of the Blind | Charitable purposes | $750 |
| National Foundation for Cancer | Charitable purposes | $750 |
| National Geographic Society | Charitable purposes | $750 |
| National Park Foundation | Charitable purposes | $750 |
| National Wildlife Federation | Charitable purposes | $750 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council | Charitable purposes | $750 |
| New Jersey Audobon Society | Charitable purposes | $750 |
| Parkinson Research Foundation | Charitable purposes | $750 |
| World Wildlife Fund Inc | Charitable purposes | $750 |
| Greenpeace Inc | Charitable purposes | $500 |
| Hannah Peretsman Breene Foundation | Charitable purposes | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael F Lackland
- Anne C Lackland
Questions people ask
Does The Childers-Lackland Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Childers-Lackland Family Foundation give?
$139,750 in tax year 2024, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Childers-Lackland Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Michael F Lackland (Trustee) and Anne C Lackland (Trustee).
What does The Childers-Lackland Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and animals.