Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi
Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi is a private foundation located in Signal Mountain, Tennessee. In filing year 2025, it reported giving $68,000 through 24 grants, primarily to organizations in Mississippi. The foundation states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi at a glance
In short: Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi gave $68K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Mississippi. 50% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $68,000
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,833
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $1,012,894
- +1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (12 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (91% 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 Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi
- 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: 408 Ferncliff Drive, Signal Mountain, TN 37377
Phone: (423) 870-2125
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Heidelberg Cemetary Association ($5K). Together the top 10 received $41K.
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
Of 2025 grant dollars, 91% went to recipients in Mississippi, 3% to Louisiana, 3% to Tennessee, and 3% to North Carolina.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 12 of 24 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 42% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 174% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2020) to $76K (2021). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heidelberg Cemetary Association Heidelberg, MS | benevolent | $5,000 |
| Mission at the Cross Laurel, MS | benevolent | $5,000 |
| Wayne Academy Waynesboro, MS | benevolent | $5,000 |
| Fishers of Men Bible and Music Ctrs Laurel, MS | benevolent | $5,000 |
| East Central Community College Decatur, MS | benevolent | $4,000 |
| New Deliverance Center For Men Waynesboro, MS | benevolent | $4,000 |
| Heidelberg Baptist Church Heidelberg, MS | benevolent | $3,500 |
| Palmer Home Lake Cormorant, MS | benevolent | $3,500 |
| Missing Peace Ministries Laurel, MS | benevolent | $3,000 |
| Soldiers Freedom Outdoors Petal, MS | benevolent | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,012,894 | $104,535 | $88,405 | $68,000 | 24 | $87,148 | $103,278 | $50,027 |
| 2024 | $996,764 | $102,148 | $85,650 | $64,000 | 22 | $70,850 | $87,348 | $44,711 |
| 2023 | $980,266 | $68,208 | $69,371 | $51,000 | 21 | $56,400 | $55,237 | $42,452 |
| 2022 | $981,429 | $127,795 | $83,038 | $64,500 | 20 | $69,400 | $114,157 | $43,574 |
| 2021 | $936,672 | $162,351 | $96,436 | $76,000 | 21 | $81,900 | $147,815 | $45,866 |
| 2020 | $870,757 | $74,726 | $63,174 | $33,750 | 16 | — | $51,202 | $44,455 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi reported a distributable amount of $50K 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
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated work involves education, Christian higher education, and support for women affected by abuse, incarceration, poverty, or welfare. For example, East Central Community College says it provides scholarships and awards based on academic achievement and need; William Carey University describes its work as providing education rooted in Christian values; and Buried Treasures Home says it provides housing and spiritual and emotional treatment for women. The listed grants generally give “benevolent” as their purpose.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $68,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $5,000, with a median of $2,000.
Among the larger grants were $5,000 each to Heidelberg Cemetary Association, Mission at the Cross, Wayne Academy, and Fishers of Men Bible and Music Ctrs. East Central Community College and New Deliverance Center For Men each received $4,000. Other listed grants included $3,500 each to Heidelberg Baptist Church and Palmer Home, and $3,000 to Missing Peace Ministries.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jay Tynes as Director, Richard Jahn as Secretary, and Dr Scott Tynes as President.
Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi is led by Scott Tynes, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott Tynes
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Jay Tynes
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Richard P. Jahn Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $2K, to Richard P Jahn Jr (Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi
How much does Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi give each year?
Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi gave $68K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $64K across 22 grants.
What is Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi's typical grant size?
Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,833, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi that year got $3K on average.
Where does Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi give grants?
Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi gives mostly in Mississippi: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Waynesboro, MS (4 grants), Laurel, MS (3 grants), Heidelberg, MS (2 grants) and Hattiesburg, MS (2 grants).
Does Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Benevolent" (17 grants).
Who are Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi's largest grantees?
Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi's largest 2025 grantees include Heidelberg Cemetary Association ($5,000), Mission at the Cross ($5,000) and Wayne Academy ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi?
Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $87K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $50K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose stated work involves education, Christian higher education, and support for women affected by abuse, incarceration, poverty, or welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi?
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 Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi's EIN?
Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1359762. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lamberth-foundation-of-mississippi-morg_9cb763f0b48a45a880400bc49a6ae458
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