Private foundation · EIN 20-8203226 · Nashville, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lumos 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $105K total, median $52K. 100% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$105K
Median grant
$52K
Stays in TN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Belmont UniversityNashville, TNEndowment for lumos travel scholarships$80K
The Branch of NashvilleNashville, TNOperating support$25K

About this foundation

Lumos Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Nashville, Tennessee, tax-exempt since 2009. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Lumos Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Lumos Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $105K across 2 grants, a median of $52K.

Where does Lumos Foundation give?

Tennessee (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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