Constance C & Linwood a Lacy Jr Fdn

DALLAS, TX EIN: 54-1919627

The Constance C & Linwood A Lacy Jr Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation based in Dallas, Texas. Established in 1999, the foundation operates as a grantmaking organization focused on supporting charitable causes across multiple sectors.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$7.7M

-1.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$970K

+113.2% YoY

Grant Count

-3.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$37K

+121.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Constance C & Linwood a Lacy Jr Fdn reported a distributable amount of $559K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding priorities include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Historic Preservation and Historic Buildings

The foundation provides unrestricted general support and annual fund assistance to its grantees.

Grantmaking

The foundation provides unrestricted general support to its grantees.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in:

Virginia
Tennessee
Massachusetts

Grant Distribution by State

Virginia $2.6M (89%)

Idaho $135K (5%)

Massachusetts $115K (4%)

Tennessee $85K (3%)

States

Idaho Massachusetts Tennessee Virginia

Cities

BoiseCambridgeCharlottesvilleEarlysvilleHenricoMartinsvilleMidlothianNashvilleRichmondUrbanna

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Current Financial Position (as of December 2024):

Total Assets: $7,749,914
Total Giving (2024): $970,000
Total Revenues (2024): $925,111
Total Expenses (2024): $1,077,364

Asset Growth Trend: The foundation's assets have grown significantly since its establishment, increasing from $3.3 million in 2013 to $7.7 million by 2024.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$7,749,914	$7,894,497	$7,567,029
Revenue	$925,111	$892,914	$500,747
Expenses	$1,077,364	$537,826	$584,972
Qualifying Distributions	$1,001,436	$482,606	$516,594
Net Investment Income	$853,484	$425,860	$184,896
Distributable Amount	$559,057	$499,092	$496,551

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

132 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Virginia ($500,000), Growth Through Learning ($55,000), Caritas ($40,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA	EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAM FOR	$500,000
FEEDMORE RICHMOND, VA	FOOD BANK / MEALS ON WHEELS	$20,000
GROWTH THROUGH LEARNING CAMBRIDGE, MA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$55,000
THE SALVATION ARMY RICHMOND, VA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$30,000
THE VANDERBILT-INGRAM CANCER CENTER NASHVILLE, TN	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$20,000
ASK CHILDHOOD CANCER FOUNDATION RICHMOND, VA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$10,000
VMFA FOUNDATION RICHMOND, VA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$5,000
RICHMOND ANIMAL LEAGUE RICHMOND, VA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$10,000
VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY FDN MARTINSVILLE, VA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$20,000
ST JOSEPH VILLA RICHMOND, VA	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$15,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Bank of America serves as the Agent for Fiduciary, with compensation of $75,978 as of December 31, 2024. The foundation operates with one employee.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
LINWOOD A LACY JR	PRESIDENT	1	—
CONSTANCE C LACY	SECRETARY	1	—
BANK OF AMERICA	AGENT FOR FIDUCIARY	1	$75,978

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Constance C & Linwood a Lacy Jr Fdn fund?

The foundation's primary funding priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Historic Preservation and Historic Buildings The foundation provides unrestricted general support and annual fund assistance to its grantees.

How do I apply for a grant from Constance C & Linwood a Lacy Jr Fdn?

**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical award range: $3,000–$500,000 • Recent annual giving: $970,000 (2024) • Number of grants: 27 grants made in 2024 **Recent Grantees (2024):** • Growth Through Learning: $55,000 • Idaho Foodbank Warehouse: $30,000 • Virginia Home for Boys and Girls (VHBG): $25,000 The foundation provides unrestricted general support to its grantees.

Where does Constance C & Linwood a Lacy Jr Fdn make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in: • Virginia • Tennessee • Massachusetts

What size grants does Constance C & Linwood a Lacy Jr Fdn award?

In 2024, Constance C & Linwood a Lacy Jr Fdn awarded 26 grants totaling $970K — an average of about $37K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Constance C & Linwood a Lacy Jr Fdn required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Constance C & Linwood a Lacy Jr Fdn reported a distributable amount of $559K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Constance C & Linwood a Lacy Jr Fdn's EIN?

Constance C & Linwood a Lacy Jr Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1919627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.