Lambert Foundation Inc
Lambert Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Auburn, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $200K. Net investment income was $123K.
Lambert Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lambert Foundation Inc gave $200K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- -56.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $1,732,576
- +11.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lambert Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Imago DEI Church ($100K). Together the top 2 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 15 grants of 24 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Lambert Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 80% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 200% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2024) to $1.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Imago DEI Church Hayneville, AL | Unrestricted Use Contribution | $100,000 |
| Uniteus Auburn, AL | Unrestricted Use Contribution | $100,000 |
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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 | $1,732,576 | $405,328 | $221,626 | $200,000 | 2 | $200,000 | $122,872 | $100,196 |
| 2023 | $1,548,874 | $507,983 | $471,211 | $457,000 | 4 | $457,000 | $123,953 | $90,444 |
| 2022 | $1,512,102 | $580,502 | $513,606 | $500,000 | 7 | $500,000 | $25,532 | $85,856 |
| 2021 | $1,445,206 | $1,739,414 | $1,019,050 | $1,010,000 | 5 | $1,010,000 | $59,414 | $70,241 |
| 2020 | $724,842 | $1,010,422 | $917,306 | $910,000 | 6 | — | $14,802 | $33,661 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lambert Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $100K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lambert Foundation Inc is led by Justin B. Lambert, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin B. Lambert
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Corey Kate Lambert
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Leah H. Chandler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Lambert Foundation Inc
How much does Lambert Foundation Inc give each year?
Lambert Foundation Inc gave $200K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $457K across 4 grants.
How large is Lambert Foundation Inc?
Lambert Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $200K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $100K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Lambert Foundation Inc operate?
Lambert Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Georgia.
What is Lambert Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lambert Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4242922. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Lambert Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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