Private foundation · EIN 20-1975863 · Birmingham, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lambert Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 15 grants paid, $111K total, median $3,000. 53% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
15
$111K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in AL
53%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2024

15 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
FIRST Priority Global MinistriesThompsons Station, TNEstablish christian clubs in schools$28K
Friends of Moody SchoolsMoody, ALSupport education/recognition of academic achievements$15K
United Way of Central AlabamaBirmingham, ALMeeting needs of the local community$15K
Big Oak RanchSpringville, ALResidental home for boys and girl needing a chance$12K
Vival MinistriesGadsden, ALArmstrong family missions$12K
Redeemer City to CityNew York, NYConnects, develops, and resources local leaders in cities around the world$10K
World Gospel MissionMarion, INWorld mission$6,000
Downtown Jimmie Hale MissionBirmingham, ALProvide residence for homeless men$3,000
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCAssistance to those in need$3,000
Christian Service MissionBirmingham, ALAssistance to those in need$1,500
The Gideons InternationalNashville, TNDistribution of bibles throughout the world$1,500
Alabama Baptist Childrens HomeBirmingham, ALSupport for children in need$1,000
Alabama Sheriff's Youth RanchesMontgomery, ALProvide residence for youth in need$1,000
Co2 CoalitionFairfax, VAProviding the facts about co2 and climate change$1,000
St Jude Childrens HospitalMemphis, TNSupport of the childrens hospital$1,000

By state: Alabama 8 · Tennessee 3 · New York 1 · Indiana 1 · North Carolina 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Lambert Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Birmingham, Alabama, administered in care of Thomas a Lambert III, tax-exempt since 2006. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Lambert Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Lambert Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $111K across 15 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does Lambert Family Foundation give?

Alabama (8 grants), Tennessee (3 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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