Private foundation · EIN 82-2415677 · Lott, Texas · Mental health

Lifeway 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: 13 grants paid, $113K total, median $3,500. 54% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$113K
Median grant
$3,500
Stays in TX
54%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.8M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Discipleship UnlimitedGatesville, TXSupport the succesful reentry of prisoners into society$59K
OrphanosMemphis, TNSupport direct childcare services for families in need$17K
Students Standing StrongColleyville, TXAssist faith-based programs in public schools$8,000
CarenetWaco, TXSupport women in crisis pregnancies$5,000
Samaritan's PurseBoone, NCSupport disaster readiness for communities in need$5,000
Pioneer Bible TranslatorsDuncanville, TXSupport charitable organizations that empower men and women from various insecurities$5,000
Salvation ArmyStafford, TXProvide support for the poor/homeless community$3,500
Christian Womens Job CorpWaco, TXPromote free ged and job training classes to women of mclennan cty to help transform their lives, their families, and their community$3,500
Judicial WatchWashington, DCSupport the freedom of religion$2,000
Gospel Express MinistriesLynn, NCMinister to various walks of life including prison services and crusades$2,000
Habitat for HumanityWaco, TXSupport dignified living for all families$2,000
Family Research CouncilWashington, DCSupport organizations to promote a family centered life$1,000
Leadership InstituteArlington, VASupport the training of future leaders in various stages of growth$1,000

By state: Texas 7 · Tennessee 1 · North Carolina 2 · District of Columbia 2 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Lifeway Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Lott, Texas, administered in care of Melinda Griffith, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Lifeway 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 Lifeway Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $113K across 13 grants, a median of $3,500.

Where does Lifeway Foundation Inc give?

Texas (7 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), North Carolina (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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