Private foundation · EIN 81-4242922 · Opelika, Alabama · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lambert Foundation 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $200K total, median $100K. 100% of grants stayed in Alabama.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$200K
Median grant
$100K
Stays in AL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Imago Dei ChurchHayneville, ALUnrestricted use contribution$100K
UniteusAuburn, ALUnrestricted use contribution$100K

About this foundation

Lambert Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Opelika, Alabama, tax-exempt since 2017. 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 Lambert Foundation Inc 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 Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $200K across 2 grants, a median of $100K.

Where does Lambert Foundation Inc give?

Alabama (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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