Louisiana-Pacific Foundation
Accepts applications
Louisiana-Pacific Foundation is a private foundation in Nashville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $616,229 in 107 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $100,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$616,229
- Number of grants107
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$10,640
- New grantees73%
Giving in 2025 was down from $684,566 the year before.
73% 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 | $652,627 | 106 | $202,838 |
| 2024 | $684,566 | 83 | $22,336 |
| 2025 | $616,229 | 107 | $10,640 |
How to apply
| Contact | Breeanna Beckham 1610 West End Ave, Nashville, TN 37203 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (615) 986-6731 |
| What to submit | No formal application form is used. Organizations seeking funding from the foundation are required to submit a proposal letter. The letter must include the following information and format: 1. Contact information organization name address phone fax and web address contact name title phone fax and e-mail 2. Organization information organization mission statement purpose and goals demographics and geographic location of served population organizations total revenue assets and expenses 3. Project information. Provide the project name describe the project and its desired outcomes describe how the project supports the lp foundation focus areas grant amount requested total project budget the proposal should not exceed two pages double spaced. Submit the letter via e-mail to lpfoundation@lpcorp. Com |
| Restrictions | For an organization to be eligible for funding it must: 1. Have 501C3 nonprofit status or be a public school 2. Operate or have programs within one or more of lps focus areas. Lp foundation focuses giving in the following areas: shelter programs public education social services environmental programs 3. Serve communities where lp employees and customers live and work 4. Priority is given to organizations or projects in which lp employees are involved as volunteers. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Louisiana-Pacific Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 18 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 39 | $341,773 |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $56,630 |
| Alabama | 5 | $41,855 |
| Minnesota | 5 | $40,500 |
| North Carolina | 6 | $33,500 |
| Texas | 4 | $31,050 |
| Michigan | 6 | $30,900 |
| Maine | 4 | $18,640 |
| New York | 5 | $10,120 |
| Maryland | 2 | $5,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| Hard Bargain Mt Hope Redevelopment Inc | General | $30,000 |
| Head of Lakes United Way | General | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville | General | $25,000 |
| Goodwill Industries Of Middle Tennessee Inc | General | $20,000 |
| Tennessee Environmental Council | General | $20,000 |
| United Way Of Southwest Alabama Inc | General | $20,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Nashville | General | $15,000 |
| Gift Cards For My Peeps Np | General | $15,000 |
| Rsu29 | General | $15,000 |
| Tennessee Wildlife Federation Inc | General | $15,000 |
| Carthage Fire Department | General | $15,000 |
| Hayward Community School District | General | $15,000 |
| The Nashville Tree Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Luce County Ambulance Service | General | $10,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| PENCIL Foundation | General | $10,000 |
| Centennial Park Conservancy | General | $10,000 |
| tnAchieves | General | $10,000 |
| Friends Of Mill Ridge Park | General | $10,000 |
| 4 13 Strong Inc | General | $10,000 |
| Three Rivers United Temporary Housing Inc | General | $10,000 |
| West Iron Forestry Club | General | $7,500 |
| Star Volunteers | General | $7,500 |
| Scottsburg Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization | General | $7,500 |
| North Carolina Prescribed Fire Council | General | $7,500 |
| Hanceville High School | General | $7,500 |
| Cullman Caring For Kids Inc | General | $7,500 |
| Scottsburg Elementary School | General | $7,500 |
| Western Lake Superior Habitat for Humanity | General | $7,500 |
| LP Cares Fund | General | $5,920 |
| United Way of Cullman County | General | $5,855 |
| LP Cares Fund | General | $5,565 |
| LP Cares Fund | General | $5,378 |
| American Red Cross | General | $5,000 |
| Two Harbors Food Shelf | General | $5,000 |
| North Wilkes High School | General | $5,000 |
| East Wilkes High | General | $5,000 |
| Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary | General | $5,000 |
| Pulaski High School | General | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Breeanna Beckham
- Logan Parkhurst
- Tammy Dennis
- Sean Norem
- Michael Rhea
- Michelle Littleton
- CF Bruce
- Deren Derusha
- Demond Weir
Questions people ask
Does Louisiana-Pacific Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Louisiana-Pacific Foundation give?
$616,229 in tax year 2025, across 107 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Louisiana-Pacific Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Breeanna Beckham (President), Logan Parkhurst (Treasurer), Tammy Dennis (Secretary) and Sean Norem (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Louisiana-Pacific Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, human services and housing and homelessness.