Frank I Lamb Foundation
Frank I Lamb Foundation is a private foundation, based in Pueblo, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 6 grants totaling $107K. Net investment income was $133K.
Frank I Lamb Foundation at a glance
In short: Frank I Lamb Foundation gave $107K across 6 grants in 2022 (avg $18K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $106,500
- -1.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 6
- -33.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $17,750
- +47.2% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $1,605,202
- +1.4% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Frank I Lamb Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Pueblo Library District ($30K). Together the top 6 received $107K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Frank I Lamb Foundation gives
- In 2022 it paid out 122% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $107K (2022) to $109K (2021). In 2022 it made 6 grants totaling $107K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pueblo Library District Pueblo, CO | Operating Expenses | $30,000 |
| Sangre De Cristo Community Care Pueblo, CO | Capital Projects | $25,000 |
| Sangre De Cristo Arts & Conf Center Pueblo, CO | Operating Expenses | $20,000 |
| CSU Pueblo Foundation Pueblo, CO | Scholarships | $20,000 |
| Nature & Wildlife Discovery Center Pueblo, CO | Capital Projects | $10,000 |
| Humane Society of Pikes Peak Region Colorado Springs, CO | Operating Expenses | $1,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,605,202 | $154,265 | $131,896 | $106,500 | 6 | $108,500 | $132,605 | $89,208 |
| 2021 | $1,582,833 | $160,689 | $132,772 | $108,500 | 9 | — | $34,232 | $97,679 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Frank I Lamb Foundation reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Frank I Lamb Foundation is led by Jeffrey Shaw, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jeffrey Shaw
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David B. Shaw
Sec-Treas
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Gregory Leyba
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Frank I Lamb Foundation
How much does Frank I Lamb Foundation give each year?
Frank I Lamb Foundation gave $107K across 6 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $109K across 9 grants.
What is Frank I Lamb Foundation's typical grant size?
Frank I Lamb Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $20,000, and its average grant was $17,750, across 6 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Frank I Lamb Foundation give grants?
Frank I Lamb Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Pueblo, CO (5 grants).
Does Frank I Lamb Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Frank I Lamb Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Frank I Lamb Foundation's largest grantees?
Frank I Lamb Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Pueblo Library District ($30,000), Sangre De Cristo Community Care ($25,000) and Sangre De Cristo Arts & Conf Center ($20,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is Frank I Lamb Foundation?
Frank I Lamb Foundation reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $109K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Frank I Lamb Foundation's EIN?
Frank I Lamb Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7273548. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2022
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