Lacy Foundation Inc
Lacy Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports 20 grants totaling $70,500 to charitable organizations, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in Georgia and North Carolina.
Lacy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lacy Foundation Inc gave $71K across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Georgia. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $70,500
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,525
- -4.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,750
- Total assets
- $408,852
- +8.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (3 of 20, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (79% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lacy Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2808 Paces Lake Dr, Atlanta, GA 30339-4207
Phone: (770) 955-4122
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lacy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Benedict's Episcopal School ($10K). Together the top 10 received $54K.
Grant Size Distribution
108 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 108 grants of 108 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia (79%), North Carolina (14%), Tennessee (4%), Colorado (1%), and Wyoming (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lacy Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 20 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 20 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2022) to $128K (2020). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $71K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Benedict's Episcopal School Smyrna, GA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Pike Co Parks and Recreation Williamson, GA | Support community recreation, park maintenance, and public programs that enhance access to safe, inclusive outdoor spaces for local residents. | $7,500 |
| MUST Ministries Marietta, GA | Serve neighbors in need and transform lives in response to Christ's call. | $5,000 |
| Schenck School Inc Atlanta, GA | Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
| Shepard Center Foundation Atlanta, GA | General rehabilitation support | $5,000 |
| Skyland Trail Atlanta, GA | To help those with mental illness through evidence based psychiatric treatment,medical care, etc. | $5,000 |
| St Benedict's Episcopal Church Smyrna, GA | General support; Acorn Fund | $5,000 |
| The Center for Family Resources Marietta, GA | To help reduce childhood homelessness by serving and empowering families | $5,000 |
| Literacy Council Highlands Inc Highlands, NC | To help to enrich lives and expand the knowledge of children, adults, and families through diverse educational programs that advance literacy. | $3,000 |
| The Lovett School Atlanta, GA | Financial Aid Fund | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $408,852 | $106,224 | $73,561 | $70,500 | 20 | $71,608 | $104,942 | $68,073 |
| 2024 | $376,189 | $47,464 | $78,956 | $74,000 | 20 | $76,026 | $45,357 | $73,401 |
| 2023 | $407,681 | $42,738 | $68,215 | $68,000 | 21 | $68,040 | $42,563 | $74,787 |
| 2022 | $433,158 | $46,307 | $85,744 | $67,000 | 24 | $76,251 | $33,733 | $75,291 |
| 2021 | $947,105 | $60,242 | $142,186 | $120,000 | 23 | — | $57,797 | $138,921 |
| 2020 | $1,029,049 | $562,653 | $132,412 | $127,500 | 25 | — | $561,526 | $121,343 |
| 2019 | $598,808 | $86,315 | $124,978 | $121,000 | 30 | — | $84,364 | $129,523 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lacy Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $68K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations whose work includes education, literacy, child development, family support, rehabilitation and mental health services, community recreation, and sports opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. For example, The Center for Family Resources describes its mission as reducing childhood homelessness through prevention, crisis intervention, housing support, education, and care management. Highlands Community Child Development Center says it provides affordable preschool care and early childhood education, and Special Olympics Georgia describes its mission as providing year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 20 grants totaling $70,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $2,750.
Among the largest reported grants were $10,000 to St Benedict's Episcopal School for general support; $7,500 to Pike Co Parks and Recreation; and $5,000 each to MUST Ministries, Schenck School Inc, Shepard Center Foundation, Skyland Trail, St Benedict's Episcopal Church, and The Center for Family Resources. Other reported grants included $3,000 to Literacy Council Highlands Inc and $2,500 each to Highlands Community Child Development Center and Special Olympics Georgia.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Douglas F Lacy as Chairman & COO, Carol Lacy as Secretary, and Katherine Robinson and Benjamin A Lacy as trustees.
Lacy Foundation Inc is led by Douglas F Lacy, Chairman & COO on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Douglas F Lacy
Chairman & COO
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin A Lacy
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Robinson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Lacy
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Erin M Lacy (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: James Ryan Ramseur (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: Lynda L Ramseur (2019–2020) — Vice Chair & Treasurer
- Former: Rebecca A Klinger (2019–2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Lacy Foundation Inc
How much does Lacy Foundation Inc give each year?
Lacy Foundation Inc gave $71K across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $74K across 20 grants.
What is Lacy Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lacy Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,750, and its average grant was $3,525, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lacy Foundation Inc that year got $4K on average.
Where does Lacy Foundation Inc give grants?
Lacy Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 79% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (6 grants), Highlands, NC (4 grants), Smyrna, GA (2 grants) and Marietta, GA (2 grants).
Does Lacy Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of Lacy Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 20) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lacy Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lacy Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include St Benedict's Episcopal School ($10,000), Pike Co Parks and Recreation ($7,500) and MUST Ministries ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lacy Foundation Inc?
Lacy Foundation Inc reported $409K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $68K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lacy Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants went to organizations whose work includes education, literacy, child development, family support, rehabilitation and mental health services, community recreation, and sports opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lacy Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lacy Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lacy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6034851. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Lacy Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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