Lamp Foundation
Accepts applications
Lamp Foundation is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $107,430 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $25,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$107,430
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.2 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was down from $142,555 the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $142,555 | 24 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $107,430 | 28 | $2.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Townes L Osborn 3819 Oakhurst Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (865) 584-6121 |
| What to submit | Include purpose of funds requested/how funds will be used or awarded |
| Restrictions | Must be a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization |
What Lamp Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 21 | $69,430 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Michigan | 4 | $9,500 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $2,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Academy in Rome | General operating | $25,000 |
| Rotary Foundation of Knoxville | General operating, orphanage | $13,930 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Church | Reverend fund | $10,000 |
| Knoxville Opera Company | General support | $6,500 |
| American Marketing Association | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Clarence Brown Theatre | Scholarships,events | $5,000 |
| Knoxville Symphony Orchestra | General support | $5,000 |
| Mott Community College | Music scholarship | $5,000 |
| Flint Institute of Music | General operating | $3,500 |
| Knoxville Museum of Art | General support, collectors circle | $3,500 |
| Beck Cultural Exchange Center | General operating | $3,000 |
| Episcopal School of Knoxville | General support | $2,500 |
| Volunteer Ministry Center | General operating | $2,500 |
| Amadeus Chamber Ensemble | General operating | $2,000 |
| Knoxville Botanical Gardens | General operating | $2,000 |
| St John's Episcopal Cathedral | General support | $2,000 |
| Providence School of the Arts | General operating | $1,500 |
| Webb School of Knoxville | General operating | $1,500 |
| East Tennessee Design Center | General operating | $1,000 |
| Joy of Music School | General support | $1,000 |
| Knoxville History Project | General operating | $1,000 |
| Lakeshore Park Conservancy | General operating | $1,000 |
| The Wordplayers | General operating | $1,000 |
| University TN Fdnschool of Music | Music scholarship | $1,000 |
| Orbit Village Project | General operating | $750 |
| Flint Institute of Arts | Special programming fund | $500 |
| Sloan Longway Museum | General operating | $500 |
| Old Gray Cemetery | General operating | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Townes Lavidge Osborn
- Robert S Marquis
- Townes O Miller
Questions people ask
Does Lamp Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lamp Foundation give?
$107,430 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Lamp Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Townes Lavidge Osborn (President), Robert S Marquis (Secretary/Tr) and Townes O Miller (Vice Preside).
What does Lamp Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and faith communities.