Private foundation · EIN 64-0912814 · Lexington, Mississippi · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lexington 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: 4 grants paid, $81K total, median $12K. 100% of grants stayed in Mississippi.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
4
$81K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in MS
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

How to apply

Contact: Katherine Riley, Po Box 445, Lexington, MS, 6628342488, KBRILEY@BARRETTLAWGROUP.COM

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

Top 2 of 4 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Schools & Educ Orgn's VariousLexington, MSFund educ programs$54K
Direct Aid to Community VarousLexington, MSAid to community members$17K

About this foundation

Lexington Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Lexington, Mississippi, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Lexington 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 Lexington Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $81K across 4 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Lexington Foundation give?

Mississippi (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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