Lounsbury Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lounsbury Family Foundation is a private foundation in Lancaster, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $65,500 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $8,000. 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$65,500
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was up from $55,000 the year before.
10% of its 2025 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 | $43,000 | 20 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $55,000 | 24 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $65,500 | 20 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Lounsbury 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 Lounsbury Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15 | $54,000 |
| South Carolina | 2 | $4,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $3,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Foundation | Patient care | $8,000 |
| Things of My Very Own | Operations | $6,000 |
| Make A Wish Northeastern Ny | Operations | $5,000 |
| Albany Inner City Pals - VI Community Center | Operations | $4,000 |
| Jake's Help From Heaven | Operations | $4,000 |
| Regional Food Bank of Northeast Ny | Food bank | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross | Operations | $3,000 |
| Cairo Food Pantry | Food pantry | $3,000 |
| Capital City Rescue Mission | Food pantry | $3,000 |
| Center for Disability Services | Operations | $3,000 |
| Marvin Historical Society | Operations | $3,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of the Capital Region | Operations | $3,000 |
| Sicm Food Bank | Operations | $3,000 |
| Toys for Tots | Operations | $3,000 |
| Columbia Greene Humane Society | Animal care | $2,000 |
| Greenville Food Pantry | Food pantry | $2,000 |
| Shih Tzu Rescue Inc | Animal care | $2,000 |
| St Jude Research Hospital | Patient care | $2,000 |
| Santiago Strong Foundation | Operations | $1,500 |
| Solace House | Patient care | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Lounsbury
- Alicia Lounsbury
Questions people ask
Does Lounsbury Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lounsbury Family Foundation give?
$65,500 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Lounsbury Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Lounsbury (President) and Alicia Lounsbury (Secretary).
What does Lounsbury Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, health and animals.