Lockwood Partners Foundation Inc
Lockwood Partners Foundation Inc is a private family foundation established in 2002 and based in Columbus, Georgia. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization with a focus on Christian-based philanthropy supporting education, youth development, and human services.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
-5.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.3M
-3.1% YoY
Grant Count
143
+50.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-35.6% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission centers on primarily Christian ministry and secondarily the Columbus, Georgia community.
Primary funding areas include:
- Education — particularly college scholarships and Christian-based educational institutions
- Youth Development — Christian youth activities and youth programs
- Human Services — community development and social services
- Health — medical and healthcare-related initiatives
Historical grant distribution shows approximately 30% directed to community development, 20% to social and human services, and 16% to health-related causes.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 113 grants in 2023 and continues active grantmaking. Recent grants include:
Grant Range
** Typical awards range from $50 to $1,214,000.
Review Cycle
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How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Approximately 91% of grants remain in Georgia. The foundation supports various cities and states across the United States, with particular concentration in Georgia, Alabama, and North Carolina. Geographic service areas include major cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, and New York, as well as smaller communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent (2024):
- Total Assets: $2,416,667
- Total Giving: $2,326,561
- Total Revenues: $2,364,072
- Total Expenses: $2,383,911
Previous Year (2023):
- Total Assets: $2,556,720
- Total Giving: $2,398,369
- Total Revenues: $2,228,055
- Total Expenses: $2,450,382
Revenue Composition (2024):
- Total grants and contributions: $1,390,870
- Investment income and dividends: $853,227
The foundation maintains no liabilities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,416,667 | $2,556,720 | $2,868,500 |
| Revenue | $2,364,072 | $2,228,055 | $3,609,704 |
| Expenses | $2,383,911 | $2,450,382 | $4,344,189 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,365,021 | $2,438,319 | $4,335,808 |
| Net Investment Income | $972,812 | $1,038,982 | $745,053 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,927,473 | $1,546,619 | $1,340,736 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Chairman: Cecil M. Cheves
- President: Bettye A. Cheves (also serves as Secretary and Treasurer)
- Board Members: Avery C. Wolff, Elizabeth C. Meeks, Luther H. Wolff III, Olivia C. Blanchard
Board members do not receive compensation for their roles.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CECIL M CHEVES | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | — | — |
| BETTYE A CHEVES | PRESIDENT,SECRETARY,TREASURER | — | — |
| AVERY C WOLFF | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| LUTHER H WOLFF III | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| OLIVIA C BLANCHARD | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| WILLIAM R BLANCHARD | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| ELIZABETH C MEEKS | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| RYAN L MEEKS | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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