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Lack Foundation

Preselected recipients only Kemah, Texas · EIN 746047167

Lack Foundation is a private foundation in Kemah, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $113,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $56,750 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $156,000 the year before.

50% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$156,0003$150,897
2024$113,5002$77,136

How to apply

Lack Foundation 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Lack Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Rhode Island.

StateGrantsAmount
Rhode Island1$100,000
Texas1$13,500

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Brown University
Providence, RI
Education$100,000
Jewish Family Services
Houston, TX
Preservation$13,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Lack Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Lack Foundation give?

$113,500 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $56,750.

Who runs Lack Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Stephen Lack (President), Fredell Eichhorn (Vice Preside) and Heather Lack (Sec/Treas).

What does Lack Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.

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