IA Lenoir Charitable Tr
IA Lenoir Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Boca Grande, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with listed awards generally designated for general support.
IA Lenoir Charitable Tr at a glance
In short: IA Lenoir Charitable Tr gave $1.4M across 54 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), top state Missouri. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,445,000
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 54
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,759
- +7.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $19,499,481
- +2.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (6 of 54, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to IA Lenoir Charitable Tr
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Letitia Scott as the contact. It states that no formal application requests are received by mail or in person. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations, and the filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Letitia Scott
Mailing address: PO Box 1503, Boca Grande, FL 33921
Phone: (314) 721-8080
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who IA Lenoir Charitable Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lighthouse United Methodist Church ($150K). Together the top 10 received $735K.
Grant Size Distribution
287 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 241 grants of 287 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 34% of grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, 27% to Florida, 17% to Massachusetts, 7% to South Carolina, and 3% to Wyoming. Other listed recipients included an organization in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is IA Lenoir Charitable Tr open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 54 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $48K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 85% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 97% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $965K (2020) to $1.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 54 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse United Methodist Church Boca Grande, FL | General Support | $150,000 |
| National Wild Turkey Foundation Edgefield, SC | General Support | $100,000 |
| St Louis Symphony Orchestra St. Louis, MO | General Support | $100,000 |
| Friends of Boca Grande Community Center Boca Grande, FL | General Support | $85,000 |
| Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation Inc Boca Grande, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Boca Grande Women's Club Inc Boca Grande, FL | General Support | $50,000 |
| Cape Ann Historical Assocation Gloucester, MA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society St. Louis, MO | General Support | $50,000 |
| My Cancer Haven St. Louis, MO | General Support | $50,000 |
| St Louis Zoo St. Louis, MO | General Support | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,499,481 | $2,221,499 | $1,796,911 | $1,445,000 | 54 | $1,511,561 | $1,963,089 | $1,551,909 |
| 2023 | $19,074,893 | $1,826,306 | $1,771,343 | $1,420,000 | 57 | $1,521,530 | $1,576,493 | $1,411,711 |
| 2022 | $19,019,930 | $867,981 | $1,908,410 | $1,590,000 | 65 | $1,656,462 | $616,033 | $1,451,766 |
| 2021 | $20,060,359 | $1,810,770 | $1,492,065 | $1,082,500 | 57 | $1,153,336 | $1,505,698 | $1,615,623 |
| 2020 | $19,741,654 | $3,701,858 | $1,237,081 | $965,000 | 54 | — | $3,487,064 | $1,267,889 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, IA Lenoir Charitable Tr reported a distributable amount of $1.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations whose stated work includes cultural and educational programming, health care, social services, veterans’ housing and support, education, and preservation of natural and historic places. These are recipient organizations’ descriptions of their own work, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
For example, Friends of Boca Grande Community says its mission is to create cultural and educational programs for Boca Grande. Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation says it raises funds to support a nonprofit health clinic on a Florida barrier island. Sunshine Ministries describes its work as providing Christian social services to people in need in St. Louis.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 54 grants totaling $1,445,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $150,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The listed grants were designated for general support.
The largest awards included $150,000 to Lighthouse United Methodist Church in Boca Grande, Florida; $100,000 each to National Wild Turkey Foundation in Edgefield, South Carolina, and St Louis Symphony Orchestra in St. Louis, Missouri; and $85,000 to Friends of Boca Grande Community Center in Boca Grande. Other $50,000 awards went to Boca Grande Health Clinic Foundation, Boca Grande Women’s Club, Cape Ann Historical Association, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, My Cancer Haven, St Louis Zoo, and Sunshine Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Orrin S Wightman IV and Letitia W Scott as officers.
IA Lenoir Charitable Tr's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Letitia W. Scott
Officer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$38K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Orrin S. Wightman IV
Officer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$38K (2020) → $50K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $50K, to Orrin S Wightman IV (Officer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about IA Lenoir Charitable Tr
How much does IA Lenoir Charitable Tr give each year?
IA Lenoir Charitable Tr gave $1.4M across 54 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 57 grants.
What is IA Lenoir Charitable Tr's typical grant size?
IA Lenoir Charitable Tr's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $26,759, across 54 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from IA Lenoir Charitable Tr that year got $48K on average.
Where does IA Lenoir Charitable Tr give grants?
IA Lenoir Charitable Tr's top state is Missouri, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (27%) and Massachusetts (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (13 grants), Boca Grande, FL (8 grants), Gloucester, MA (3 grants) and Sheridan, WY (3 grants).
Does IA Lenoir Charitable Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of IA Lenoir Charitable Tr's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (54 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are IA Lenoir Charitable Tr's largest grantees?
IA Lenoir Charitable Tr's largest 2024 grantees include Lighthouse United Methodist Church ($150,000), National Wild Turkey Foundation ($100,000) and St Louis Symphony Orchestra ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is IA Lenoir Charitable Tr?
IA Lenoir Charitable Tr reported $19.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does IA Lenoir Charitable Tr fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants supported organizations whose stated work includes cultural and educational programming, health care, social services, veterans’ housing and support, education, and preservation of natural and historic places. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from IA Lenoir Charitable Tr?
The filing lists Letitia Scott as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is IA Lenoir Charitable Tr's EIN?
IA Lenoir Charitable Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-6682909. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). IA Lenoir Charitable Tr funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ia-lenoir-charitable-tr-morg_fc3c40f0644b417c94708a71599bcf57
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