Irvin Lansky Foundation
Accepts applications
Irvin Lansky Foundation is a private foundation in Germantown, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $575,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$575,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$14.5 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was up from $520,000 the year before.
8% 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 | $520,000 | 12 | $13.8 million |
| 2024 | $575,000 | 13 | $14.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert Alvarez 6750 Poplar Avenue Suite 201, Germantown, TN 38138 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (901) 413-7780 |
| What to submit | Grant requests are submitted on grant application form provided by organization along with copy of requesting grantees IRS determination letter and most recent form 990. |
| Restrictions | The applicants program must be within the mission of the organization and the applicant must comply with the program described in the grant application. All awards must be approved by the directors of the organization within their discretion. |
What Irvin Lansky Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 13 | $575,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agape | Pcn program education | $100,000 |
| ARISE2READ | Teach reading skills to elementary children | $75,000 |
| Peer Power | Tutoring | $75,000 |
| Hope Works | Personal and career development | $70,000 |
| Advance Memphis | Jobs for life | $50,000 |
| Memphis Leadership Foundation | Ecop workforce | $50,000 |
| Memphis Athletic Ministries | Education | $30,000 |
| Mid-South Minority Tadp Inc | Technical assistance and development | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood Chistian Center | Summer institute | $25,000 |
| Neighborhood Christian Center | College and arts scholarship program | $25,000 |
| Redzone Ministries Inc | Teen development | $25,000 |
| Jewish Foundation of Memphis | Jewish family services | $20,000 |
| Families Matterinc | Build healthy families | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert K Alvarez
- Monte Weaver
- Mark Puckett
- Tom Lamb
- George W Albright
- Wilson Barton Jr
- Drew Baker
- Malanie Rudner Herron
- Jonathan Rudner
Questions people ask
Does Irvin Lansky Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Irvin Lansky Foundation give?
$575,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Irvin Lansky Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert K Alvarez (Co-Trustee/Director), Monte Weaver (Co-Trustee/Director), Mark Puckett (Director) and Tom Lamb (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Irvin Lansky Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and faith communities.