Ligon-lamsam Foundation

AUSTIN, TX EIN: 20-5791016

Ligon-lamsam Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in AUSTIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $360K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $176K. Net investment income was $73K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$360K

-22.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$176K

+40.5% YoY

Grant Count

7

+40.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$25K

+0.4% YoY

About Ligon-lamsam Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Ligon-lamsam Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in AUSTIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $360K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $176K. Net investment income was $73K.

Ready to take the next step with Ligon-lamsam Foundation?

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

5states

Cities

AustinBaltimoreBethesdaCharlottesvilleLeesburgManakinsabotNew HavenPaigeSan AntonioSan FranciscoTiburon

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$66K$132K$198K$264K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$359,663$464,530$509,380
Revenue$72,766$82,353$37,246
Expenses$177,633$127,225$102,225
Qualifying Distributions$175,658$125,000$100,250
Net Investment Income$72,766$82,353$37,246
Distributable Amount$41,475$43,128$61,884

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$60K$120K$179K$239K6 grants20204 grants20216 grants20225 grants20237 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

ST JOHN'S COLLEGE$55KTHE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS$32KFINE ARTS MUSEUM OF SAN …$29KYALE UNIVERSITY$25KTEJAS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDA…$25KLOUDOUN COMMUNITY MEDIA$8KALBERMARLE COUNTY FAIR$2K

Grant Size Distribution

28 grants across all recorded years

22<$50K5$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
W AUSTIN LIGONPRESIDENT1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Related Funders

Similar funders by location and focus area

Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

What could you do with Ligon-lamsam Foundation on Grantable?

  • Assess strategic fit with your organization
  • Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
  • Find open RFPs from this funder
  • Monitor for new funding opportunities