LLJ Foundation
Accepts applications
LLJ Foundation is a private foundation in Lenoir City, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $29,166 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $20,566. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$29,166
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$20,566
- Assets$21,535
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $112,333 the year before.
100% 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 | $5,486 | 1 | $24,514 |
| 2024 | $112,333 | 1 | $21,271 |
| 2025 | $29,166 | 4 | $21,535 |
How to apply
| Contact | Larry Brown 608 E Broadway St, Lenoir City, TN 37771 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (865) 659-4523, blarryray@aol.com |
| What to submit | Submit your need in writing to the board of directors. |
What LLJ Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 3 | $26,166 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Calvary Baptist Church | Cold hands warm hearts ministry | $20,566 |
| First Baptist Church Concord | Donation | $5,000 |
| Individual | Donation | $3,000 |
| Martel Church | Feed homeless | $600 |
Officers and trustees
- Lesly Brown
- Larry Brown
- Gary Parker
- Donna Sims
- James Hollingsworth
Questions people ask
Does LLJ Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does LLJ Foundation give?
$29,166 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs LLJ Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lesly Brown (President), Larry Brown (Secretary), Gary Parker (Director) and Donna Sims (Treasurer) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does LLJ Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.