Private foundation · EIN 62-1722567 · Knoxville, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

L a M P Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Tennessee. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $2,000.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 28 grants paid, $107K total, median $2,000. 75% of grants stayed in Tennessee. Stated restrictions: Must be a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
28
$107K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in TN
75%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.1M

How to apply

Include purpose of funds requested/how funds will be used or awarded Contact: Townes L Osborn, 3819 Oakhurst Drive, Knoxville, Tn, 8655846121 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: Must be a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
American Academy in RomeNew York, NYGeneral operating$25K
Rotary Foundation of KnoxvilleKnoxville, TNGeneral operating, orphanage$14K
St Luke's Episcopal ChurchKnoxville, TNReverend fund$10K
Knoxville Opera CompanyKnoxville, TNGeneral support$6,500
American Marketing AssociationKnoxville, TNScholarships$5,000
Clarence Brown TheatreKnoxville, TNScholarships,events$5,000
Knoxville Symphony OrchestraKnoxville, TNGeneral support$5,000
Mott Community CollegeFlint, MIMusic scholarship$5,000
Flint Institute of MusicFlint, MIGeneral operating$3,500
Knoxville Museum of ArtKnoxville, TNGeneral support, collectors circle$3,500
Beck Cultural Exchange CenterKnoxville, TNGeneral operating$3,000
Episcopal School of KnoxvilleKnoxville, TNGeneral support$2,500
Volunteer Ministry CenterKnoxville, TNGeneral operating$2,500
Amadeus Chamber EnsembleMonticello, ARGeneral operating$2,000
Knoxville Botanical GardensKnoxville, TNGeneral operating$2,000
St John's Episcopal CathedralKnoxville, TNGeneral support$2,000
Providence School of the ArtsKansas City, MOGeneral operating$1,500
Webb School of KnoxvilleKnoxville, TNGeneral operating$1,500
East Tennessee Design CenterKnoxville, TNGeneral operating$1,000
Joy of Music SchoolKnoxville, TNGeneral support$1,000
Knoxville History ProjectKnoxville, TNGeneral operating$1,000
Lakeshore Park ConservancyKnoxville, TNGeneral operating$1,000
The WordplayersKnoxville, TNGeneral operating$1,000
University Tn Fdnschool of MusicKnoxville, TNMusic scholarship$1,000
Orbit Village ProjectSevierville, TNGeneral operating$750
Flint Institute of ArtsFlint, MISpecial programming fund$500
Sloan Longway MuseumFlint, MIGeneral operating$500
Old Gray CemeteryKnoxville, TNGeneral operating$250

By state: Tennessee 21 · New York 1 · Michigan 4 · Arkansas 1 · Missouri 1

About this foundation

L a M P Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee, tax-exempt since 1997. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does L a M P Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Include purpose of funds requested/how funds will be used or awarded Deadlines: NONE.

How much does L a M P Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $107K across 28 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does L a M P Foundation give?

Tennessee (21 grants), New York (1 grants), Michigan (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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