Lent Family Foundation
The Lent Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in religious freedom, child welfare, addiction recovery, and Christian outreach.
Lent Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Lent Family Foundation gave $85K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), top state Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $84,800
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,480
- -15.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,400
- Total assets
- $2,355,143
- -8.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lent Family Foundation
- 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: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lent Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was 21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center ($25K). Together the top 9 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 53 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports that 43% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 29% to Virginia, 12% to California, 4% to Tennessee, and 4% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lent Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 83% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $60K (2021) to $127K (2022). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center Falls Church, VA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Converge Orlando, FL | General & Unrestricted | $21,200 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Inc Orlando, FL | "The Jesus Film Project" | $15,000 |
| Love Thy Nerd Inc Ventura, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Isaiah 117 House Elizabethton, TN | Brazoria County, TX House | $3,800 |
| Open Door Recovery House Marble Falls, TX | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Teachbeyond Inc Downers Grove, IL | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Ripe for Harvest World Outreach Colorado Springs, CO | General & Unrestricted | $2,100 |
| PCA Reformed University Ministries Charlotte, NC | General & Unrestricted | $1,200 |
| Campus Crusade for Christ Inc Orlando, FL | General & Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,355,143 | $-98,144 | $125,574 | $84,800 | 10 | $99,748 | — | $120,198 |
| 2023 | $2,578,861 | $10,945 | $127,114 | $90,000 | 9 | $104,285 | $32,180 | $110,493 |
| 2022 | $2,695,030 | $-3,180 | $167,768 | $127,000 | 13 | $141,844 | $34,578 | $111,280 |
| 2021 | $2,865,978 | $481,917 | $106,509 | $60,000 | 9 | $75,788 | $455,916 | $131,303 |
| 2020 | $2,490,570 | $271,110 | $155,357 | $114,900 | 12 | — | $248,187 | $118,432 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lent Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $120K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, 21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center describes its work as providing education, advocacy, and support for the persecuted and defending freedom of religion and belief. Isaiah 117 House describes its mission as providing physical and emotional support in a safe, loving home for children awaiting foster care placement. Open Door Recovery House describes its work as providing a residential addiction recovery home for women in a safe Christian environment.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $84,800 through 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median grant of $3,400. The largest grants were $25,000 to 21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center, $21,200 to Converge, $15,000 to Campus Crusade for Christ Inc. for “The Jesus Film Project,” and $10,000 to Love Thy Nerd Inc. The filing also lists $3,800 to Isaiah 117 House and $3,000 to Open Door Recovery House.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jack T Lent Jr as director and president; Toni S Lent as secretary and treasurer; and Amanda Lent, Annie Lent, Christopher Lent, and Kyle Lent as vice presidents.
Lent Family Foundation is led by Jack T Lent Jr., Director & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jack T Lent Jr.
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Lent
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Annie Lent
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Lent
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Lent
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Toni S Lent
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Lent Family Foundation
How much does Lent Family Foundation give each year?
Lent Family Foundation gave $85K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $90K across 9 grants.
What is Lent Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Lent Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,400, and its average grant was $8,480, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lent Family Foundation give grants?
Lent Family Foundation's top state is Florida, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (29%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (3 grants).
Does Lent Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of Lent Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lent Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Lent Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include 21 Wilberforce Global Freedom Center ($25,000), Converge ($21,200) and Campus Crusade for Christ Inc ($15,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lent Family Foundation?
Lent Family Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $120K (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 Lent Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lent Family Foundation?
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 Lent Family Foundation's EIN?
Lent Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3569569. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Lent Family Foundation 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.
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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). Lent Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lent-family-foundation-morg_91fc1f5cf0894d2689dbac9e2248df59
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