Lyndhurst Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lyndhurst Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.0 million in 142 grants; the typical grant was $15,500 and the largest $750,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.0 million
- Number of grants142
- Typical grant$15,500
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$154 million
- New grantees51%
Giving in 2024 was up from $4.1 million the year before.
51% of its 2024 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 | $4.1 million | 120 | $151 million |
| 2024 | $7.0 million | 142 | $154 million |
How to apply
Lyndhurst Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lyndhurst Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 12 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 118 | $6.7 million |
| Georgia | 10 | $133,680 |
| Alabama | 2 | $76,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $30,200 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| North Carolina | 3 | $1,903 |
| Michigan | 1 | $500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $200 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $160 |
| California | 1 | $108 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHA Charitable Benefit Corporation | Westside Evolves Phase 1 Housing Development | $750,000 |
| Cne | Missing Middle Housing Expansion in Oak Grove | $500,000 |
| Chatt Design Studio | Montague Park Planning Process | $325,000 |
| Chatt Design Studio | 2024 City Center Planning Study | $250,000 |
| Trust for Public Land-TN Office | Purchase of "Vinson" Property and Capitalize RLAF | $250,000 |
| Chatt Design Studio | Study - Optimizing Downtown Streets for People | $236,500 |
| Cne | Creating Healthy Neighborhoods: CNE Homes and Missing Middle Housing | $225,000 |
| City of Chatt-Transportation Dept | East 14th St Greenway and Bicycle Boulevard | $200,000 |
| River City Company | Design Dev'l Riverfront Park at Ross' Landing | $200,000 |
| Tivoli Theatre Foundation | Gap Funding for Construction - Performing Arts Center | $200,000 |
| ArtsBuild | General Operating Support | $170,000 |
| Public Education Fdn | Creative Connect | $150,000 |
| ArtsBuild | Advocacy, Art + Climate, Make Music Day, Feasibility Study | $140,000 |
| Austin Hatcher Foundation | Capital Improvements for access to Montague Park | $125,000 |
| Chatt Audubon Society Inc | Capital Support - Repairs to Walker Hall | $115,000 |
| Chambliss Center for Children | Building Futures Campaign | $100,000 |
| La Paz Chattanooga | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Launch | General Operations 2024 | $100,000 |
| Trust for Public Land-TN Office | East Line Rail Feasibility Study Phase 2 | $100,000 |
| Preserve Chatt | Preservation Plan and Additional Staff 2024-2025 | $80,000 |
| A Step Ahead Foundation | Health Services and Improved Database Capacity | $75,000 |
| greenspaces | General Operations 2024 | $75,000 |
| Land Trust for Tennessee | General Operating Support - SE Regional Office | $75,000 |
| Lookout Mountain Conservancy | Rockmont Park Parking Lot Improvements | $75,000 |
| Metropolitan Ministries | Food for Health | $75,000 |
| Nature Conservancy AL | David Johnson Farm Conservation Project | $75,000 |
| Nature Conservancy TN | Protecting the Cradle of Southern Appalachia | $75,000 |
| RISE Chattanooga | General Operating Support | $75,000 |
| Thrive Regional Ptnrsship Inc | Natural Treasures Alliance | $75,000 |
| Trust for Public Land-TN Office | Clifton Hills Alton Park Thread Trail predevelopment | $75,000 |
| Athens Area Council for the Arts | Placemaking Mural | $70,000 |
| City of Chatt-Public Works | Urban Forestry Plan (Phase 3) | $70,000 |
| Chattery | General Operating Support | $60,000 |
| Friends of the Cherokee National Forest | Hiwassee River Blueway Proj and Gen Oper Support | $60,000 |
| Pop-Up Project | General Operating Support | $60,000 |
| TN State Parks Conservancy | Empowering Underserved Youth Through Parks | $59,000 |
| CHATT Foundation (fka Community Kitche | "A Seat at Our Table" Capital Campaign | $50,000 |
| Chattanooga Ballet | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| City of LaFayette | Farmers Market Pavilion | $50,000 |
| Houston Museum of Decorative Arts | Capital Campaign - Building Renovations | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tom White
- Dana B Perry
- Andrew Carroll
- Melony Collins
- Carter Newbold
- Aaron Webb
- Ann Coulter
- Curtis L Collier
- Rachel Schulson
- Benic M Clark III
Questions people ask
Does Lyndhurst Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lyndhurst Foundation Inc give?
$7.0 million in tax year 2024, across 142 grants, with a typical grant of $15,500.
Who runs Lyndhurst Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Tom White (Chairman of the Board), Dana B Perry (Trustee), Andrew Carroll (Trustee) and Melony Collins (Trustee) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Lyndhurst Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, housing and homelessness and arts and culture.