Lookout Foundation Inc
Lookout Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Summerland Key, Florida. Its mission is to support innovative strategies for social impact films and the conservation of New England woodlands, wildlands, and farmlands.
Lookout Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Lookout Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 68 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), top state Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,173,121
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 68
- +7.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $17,252
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Total assets
- $15,350,459
- +13.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lookout Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It considers funding requests on an invitational basis and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 934 Flagship Dr, Summerland Key, FL 33042
Phone: (305) 745-1899
Website: https://lookoutfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lookout Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nature Conservancy-Wa ($160K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $680K.
Grant Size Distribution
248 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 218 grants of 248 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says its grantmaking primarily centers on Massachusetts, Vermont, and regional New England initiatives, while also considering initiatives outside the region if they are innovative and replicable.
In 2025, grant dollars went primarily to recipients in Washington (43%) and Florida (35%), followed by the District of Columbia (6%), North Carolina (5%), and Indiana (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 68 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Lookout Foundation Inc gives
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 46% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $437K (2020) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 68 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature Conservancy - FL Chapter Winter Park, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $100,000 |
| Nature Conservancy-Wa Seattle, WA | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $100,000 |
| Ballard Food Bank Seattle, WA | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $75,000 |
| Hopelink Redmond, WA | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $60,000 |
| Cooperriis Transitional Living Prog Mill Spring, NC | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $50,000 |
| Keys Marine Lab Long Keys, FL | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $50,000 |
| Nature Conservancy-Wa Seattle, WA | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $50,000 |
| Pikes Place Market Foundation Seattle, WA | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $50,000 |
| Rose Hulman Institute of Technology Terre Haute, IN | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $50,000 |
| University of WA Foundation Seattle, WA | Unrestricted Charitable Grant | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $15,350,459 | $3,025,781 | $1,184,368 | $1,173,121 | 68 | $1,173,121 | $2,994,344 | $1,047,058 |
| 2024 | $13,529,081 | $1,472,706 | $1,013,358 | $1,005,410 | 63 | $1,005,410 | $1,464,029 | $1,005,761 |
| 2023 | $13,089,338 | $1,138,245 | $935,122 | $922,725 | 59 | $922,725 | $1,125,848 | $871,182 |
| 2022 | $12,897,308 | $574,348 | $809,228 | $805,030 | 1 | $805,030 | $570,150 | $888,926 |
| 2021 | $13,148,653 | $1,367,940 | $824,568 | $817,800 | 57 | $817,800 | $1,361,172 | $993,500 |
| 2020 | $12,614,350 | $779,143 | $443,283 | $437,130 | 74 | — | $772,990 | $792,452 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lookout Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $1.0M 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 website identifies two program areas: sustainable landscapes and film. Its Sustainable Landscapes Program focuses on agriculture, land conservation, and forestry, linking local economic viability with climate, biodiversity, and environmental responsibility. The Film program supports filmmakers and producers exploring human connection, creativity, community, and social or cultural issues; it also supports documentary storytellers connecting audiences with global warming and conservation.
In 2025, the foundation supported organizations working in varied areas. For example, Ballard Food Bank describes its mission as bringing food and hope to neighbors, while Hopelink says it equips people to exit poverty through services, partnerships, and advocacy. Plant a Million Corals Foundation says it works to restore coral reefs through restoration, technology, training, education, and outreach. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 68 grants totaling $1,173,121. Grants ranged from $75 to $100,000, with a median of $9,500. The largest awards included $100,000 each to The Nature Conservancy – FL Chapter and The Nature Conservancy-WA; $75,000 to Ballard Food Bank; and $60,000 to Hopelink. Other notable grants included $50,000 each to Keys Marine Lab, CooperRiis Transitional Living Program, Pike Place Market Foundation, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and the University of Washington Foundation.
Additional 2025 grants included $35,000 to Cato Institute, $30,000 to Plant a Million Corals Foundation, $20,000 to Star of the Sea Foundation, and $15,000 and $10,000 to New Beginnings.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nancy Z. Noblitt as president and director; Niles L. Noblitt as treasurer and director; and Catherine N. Keating, Sarah E. Erlandson, and Joseph F. Noblitt as directors.
Lookout Foundation Inc is led by Nancy Z. Noblitt, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nancy Z. Noblitt
President & Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine N. Keating
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph F. Noblitt
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Niles L. Noblitt
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah E. Erlandson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Lookout Foundation Inc
How much does Lookout Foundation Inc give each year?
Lookout Foundation Inc gave $1.2M across 68 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 63 grants.
What is Lookout Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Lookout Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $9,500, and its average grant was $17,252, across 68 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Lookout Foundation Inc give grants?
Lookout Foundation Inc's top state is Washington, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (35%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (17 grants), Key West, FL (13 grants), Washington, DC (8 grants) and Redmond, WA (2 grants).
Does Lookout Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lookout Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (68 of 68) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lookout Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Lookout Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Nature Conservancy-Wa ($160,000 across 3 grants), Nature Conservancy - FL Chapter ($100,000) and Ballard Food Bank ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lookout Foundation Inc?
Lookout Foundation Inc reported $15.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lookout Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s website identifies two program areas: sustainable landscapes and film. Its Sustainable Landscapes Program focuses on agriculture, land conservation, and forestry, linking local economic viability with climate, biodiversity, and environmental responsibility. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lookout Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lookout Foundation Inc's EIN?
Lookout Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3745074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Lookout Foundation Inc 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Lookout Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Lookout Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lookout-foundation-inc-morg_0b1389279a7645499f6e3351e0943772
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