Lakin Family Foundation
Lakin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Golden, Colorado. Its most recent filing on record is for 2021, and nothing has been filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Lakin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lakin Family Foundation gave $335K across 17 grants in 2021 (avg $20K), top state Colorado. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $335,000
- Grants made (2021)
- 17
- Average grant
- $19,706
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $561,207
- Primary geography
- Colorado (34% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lakin Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2020 filing listed “Lakin Family Foundation ATTN LINDA” as the contact and the common grant application format as the application material. It stated that awards were limited to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None was listed on the 2020 filing.
- Deadline
- None was listed on the 2020 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Lakin Family Foundation Attn Linda
Mailing address: PO Box 383, Golden, CO 80402
Phone: (303) 358-0487
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lakin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Faith Christian Academy ($50K). Together the top 10 received $270K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 17 (94%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, Colorado received 34% of grant dollars, Pennsylvania 15%, Utah 12%, North Carolina 11%, and Florida 6%. The grants also included recipients in Arizona, Mississippi, and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 17 grants totaling $335K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith Christian Academy Sellersville, PA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Cat Care Society Lakewood, CO | General Support | $40,000 |
| Best Friend Animal Society Kanab, UT | General Support | $40,000 |
| Wild Animal Sanctuary Keenesburg, CO | General Support | $20,000 |
| Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary Inc St Pauls, NC | General Support | $20,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project Inc Jacksonville, FL | General Support | $20,000 |
| Broomfield Fish Broomfield, CO | General Support | $20,000 |
| Keepers of the Wild Valentine, AZ | General Support | $20,000 |
| Morris Animal Fndtn Denver, CO | General Support | $20,000 |
| Texas Boys Ranch Lubbock, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $561,207 | $24,013 | $341,508 | $335,000 | 17 | $29,470 | $35,630 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lakin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2021 — 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 2021 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Faith Christian Academy describes its work as providing education in a Christian environment and daycare. Cat Care Society describes its mission as caring for, sheltering, and arranging adoptions for abused, abandoned, and neglected cats. Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary says it provides lifetime sanctuary for blind cats and some cats with serious illnesses, and operates a spay/neuter program. Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of post-9/11 veterans, active-duty service members, and their families. Family Tree says it works to prevent and address child abuse, domestic violence, and homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $335,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $50,000, with a median of $20,000. All listed grant purposes were general support.
Among the grants were $50,000 to Faith Christian Academy, $40,000 to Cat Care Society, $40,000 to Best Friend Animal Society, and $20,000 each to Wild Animal Sanctuary, Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary, Wounded Warrior Project, Broomfield FISH, Keepers of the Wild, Morris Animal Foundation, and Texas Boys Ranch. Family Tree received $5,000.
The foundation’s 2020 filing said it did not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It listed the common grant application format and stated that awards were limited to organizations qualifying under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. These are instructions from the 2020 filing and are not presented as current application instructions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing listed Jerry Allen Lakin as president, Linda Robinson as secretary and treasurer, and Maurine Scott as vice president.
Lakin Family Foundation is led by Jerry Allen Lakin, President on the 2021 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jerry Allen Lakin
President
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda Robinson
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maurine Scott
Vice President
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Lakin Family Foundation
How much does Lakin Family Foundation give each year?
Lakin Family Foundation gave $335K across 17 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Lakin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lakin Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $20,000, and its average grant was $19,706, across 17 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lakin Family Foundation give grants?
Lakin Family Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (15%) and Utah (12%).
Does Lakin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lakin Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lakin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lakin Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Faith Christian Academy ($50,000), Cat Care Society ($40,000) and Best Friend Animal Society ($40,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
How large is Lakin Family Foundation?
Lakin Family Foundation reported $561K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $24K.
What does Lakin Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2021 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. Faith Christian Academy describes its work as providing education in a Christian environment and daycare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lakin Family Foundation?
The 2020 filing listed “Lakin Family Foundation ATTN LINDA” as the contact and the common grant application format as the application material. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Lakin Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, Lakin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Lakin Family Foundation's EIN?
Lakin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1480018. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021
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