Lmac Foundation Inc
Lmac Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Delaplane, Virginia. Its 2024 filing lists grants to organizations in several states and Washington, DC, including environmental, civic, educational, and community organizations.
Lmac Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lmac Foundation Inc gave $46K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), top state District of Columbia. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,550
- +49.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,531
- +57.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,250
- Total assets
- $718,630
- +14.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (6 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lmac Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists no set rules for forms or materials, no deadlines, and no restrictions or limitations on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Lmac Foundation
Mailing address: 10536 Moreland Road, Delaplane, VA 20144
Phone: (703) 790-8246
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lmac Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Piedmont Environmental Council ($8K). Together the top 10 received $40K.
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
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in DC (38%), Virginia (25%), Maryland (13%), West Virginia (11%), and New York (8%). The filing also lists a grant to Verified Voting Foundation in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lmac Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 18 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+20%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 144% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2023) to $46K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Piedmont Environmental Council Warrenton, VA | Charity | $8,000 |
| Brennan Center Washington, DC | Charity | $6,000 |
| Potomac Conservancy Silver Spring, MD | Charity | $6,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Conserv Harpers Ferry, WV | Charity | $5,000 |
| DC Scores Washington, DC | Charity | $3,500 |
| Planned Parenthood New York, NY | Charity | $3,500 |
| Campaign Legal Center Washington, DC | Charity | $3,000 |
| Verified Voting Foundation Philadelphia, PA | Charity | $2,550 |
| LWVED Washington, DC | Charity | $1,500 |
| Fauquier Food Bank Warrenton, VA | Charity | $1,000 |
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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 | $718,630 | $31,509 | $51,386 | $45,550 | 18 | $45,550 | $25,673 | $31,656 |
| 2023 | $627,405 | $117,732 | $37,658 | $30,500 | 19 | $30,500 | $110,559 | $30,476 |
| 2022 | $547,331 | $24,972 | $38,727 | $31,500 | 21 | $31,500 | $18,278 | $34,517 |
| 2021 | $561,086 | $51,599 | $44,497 | $38,100 | 26 | $38,100 | $45,227 | $35,324 |
| 2020 | $553,984 | $34,306 | $46,262 | $40,000 | 24 | — | $28,290 | $31,620 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lmac Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $32K 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 included organizations whose missions span several areas. For example, DC SCORES says it builds neighborhood teams to help children develop confidence and skills on the playing field, in the classroom, and in life. Verified Voting Foundation describes its mission as strengthening democracy by promoting responsible technology use in elections. Piedmont Journalism Foundation says it provides fact-based, nonpartisan local journalism to foster an informed and engaged citizenry. The News Literacy Project says it advances news literacy to support a more informed and engaged public.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 18 grants totaling $45,550. Grants ranged from $250 to $8,000, with a median of $1,250. Larger grants included $8,000 to Piedmont Environmental Council, $6,000 each to Brennan Center and Potomac Conservancy, $5,000 to Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and $3,500 each to DC SCORES and Planned Parenthood.
The 2024 filing states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It lists no set rules for application forms or materials and no deadlines, and says there are no restrictions or limitations on awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lisa Koteen Gerchick as president and Mark L Gerchick as treasurer.
Lmac Foundation Inc is led by Lisa Koteen Gerchick, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa Koteen Gerchick
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark L. Gerchick
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Charles D. Koteen (2020–2022) — Sect'y
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 Lmac Foundation Inc
How much does Lmac Foundation Inc give each year?
Lmac Foundation Inc gave $46K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $31K across 19 grants.
What is Lmac Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lmac Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $1,250, and its average grant was $2,531, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lmac Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Lmac Foundation Inc give grants?
Lmac Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (25%) and Maryland (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (8 grants) and Warrenton, VA (4 grants).
Does Lmac Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Lmac Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (18 grants).
Who are Lmac Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lmac Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Piedmont Environmental Council ($8,000), Brennan Center ($6,000) and Potomac Conservancy ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Lmac Foundation Inc?
Lmac Foundation Inc reported $719K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lmac Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations whose missions span several areas. For example, DC SCORES says it builds neighborhood teams to help children develop confidence and skills on the playing field, in the classroom, and in life. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lmac Foundation Inc?
The filing lists no set rules for forms or materials, no deadlines, and no restrictions or limitations on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lmac Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lmac Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1965097. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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
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