Private foundation · EIN 72-1359762 · Signal Mtn, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi Inc

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: 24 grants paid, $68K total, median $2,000. 4% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
24
$68K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in TN
4%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.0M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 23 of 24 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Heidelberg Cemetary AssociationHeidelberg, MSbenevolent$5,000
Mission at the CrossLaurel, MSbenevolent$5,000
Wayne AcademyWaynesboro, MSbenevolent$5,000
Fishers of Men Bible and Music CtrsLaurel, MSbenevolent$5,000
East Central Community CollegeDecatur, MSbenevolent$4,000
New Deliverance Center for MenWaynesboro, MSbenevolent$4,000
Heidelberg Baptist ChurchHeidelberg, MSbenevolent$3,500
Palmer HomeLake Cormorant, MSbenevolent$3,500
Missing Peace MinistriesLaurel, MSbenevolent$3,000
Soldiers Freedom OutdoorsPetal, MSbenevolent$2,500
Baptist Childrens VillageClinton, MSbenevolent$2,000
Prison Writes InitiativeOxford, MSbenevolent$2,000
Waukaway Springs Christian RetreatVossburg, MSbenevolent$2,000
Buried Treasures HomeByram, MSbenevolent$2,000
Helping Hands of Wayne CountyWaynesboro, MSbenevolent$2,000
New Deliverance Center for WomenWaynesboro, MSbenevolent$2,000
Jones CollegeEllisville, MSRe Ana Grace Shaw ID0339015$2,000
William Carey UniversityHattiesburg, MSRe Christian Daniel Shubert ID 596111$2,000
University of Southern MississippiHattiesburg, MSRe Makiya Lynch IDW10164431$2,000
Meridian Community CollegeMeridian, MSReNeena Marie French ID M00304586$2,000
Carson-Newman UniversityJefferson City, TNRe Anna Whitaker ID 616818$2,000
Southeastern Baptist TheologicalWake Forest, NCRe Zachary Whitaker ID 000275618$2,000
MS Childrens Museum MeridianJackson, MSbenevolent$1,500

By state: Mississippi 21 · Louisiana 1 · Tennessee 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Signal Mtn, Tennessee, administered in care of Richard Jahn, tax-exempt since 2015. 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 Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi Inc 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 Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $68K across 24 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi Inc give?

Mississippi (21 grants), Louisiana (1 grants), Tennessee (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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