LSF Foundation
Preselected recipients only
LSF Foundation is a private foundation in Houston, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $944,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 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.
- Grants paid, 2024$944,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$24.9 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $21.7 million |
| 2024 | $944,500 | 12 | $24.9 million |
How to apply
LSF 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.
What LSF Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 12 | $944,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interfaith Ministries | Elder Care | $100,000 |
| NW Assist Ministries | Assists low income families. | $100,000 |
| Houston Area Women's Center | Supports survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and sex trafficking. | $100,000 |
| Children's Assessment Center | Provide a professional, compassionate and coordinated approach to the treatment of sexually abused children and their families | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | Advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation?s largest provider of sex education. | $100,000 |
| Houston Food Bank | Distributes food and other essentials to those in need. | $100,000 |
| Ronald McDonald | Caring for families with children who are ill or injured. | $100,000 |
| Search | Engage, stabilize, educate, employ and house individuals and families who are homeless in the Houston, Texas area. | $60,000 |
| Bear | Improving lives by providing hope and help for at-risk and CPS-involved children and their caretakers in the greater Houston area. | $60,000 |
| Wellsprings Village Inc | Provides a safe, nurturing environment for women who were homeless or abused, helping them to become independent, contributing members of our community. | $60,000 |
| Mission of YAHWEH | Empowers, enriches and restores the lives of homeless women and children. | $60,000 |
| Serve Up A Cure Houston | Promoting outreach programs, education, and cancer screening and mammograms | $4,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Lisa M Frantz
- Carol A Cantrell
- Rachael Frantz
Questions people ask
Does LSF Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does LSF Foundation give?
$944,500 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs LSF Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lisa M Frantz (President), Carol A Cantrell (Treasurer) and Rachael Frantz (Director).
What does LSF Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, youth programs and faith communities.