LSF Foundation
LSF Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $944,500 to charitable organizations, including organizations addressing food needs, elder care, housing, and domestic and sexual violence.
LSF Foundation at a glance
In short: LSF Foundation gave $945K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $79K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $944,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- Average grant
- $78,708
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $22,389,869
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 LSF 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: 11303 Williamsburg Dr, Houston, TX 77024
Phone: (713) 464-6441
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who LSF Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Interfaith Ministries ($100K). Together the top 10 received $880K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 12 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How LSF Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 80% 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
In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $945K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interfaith Ministries Houston, TX | Elder Care | $100,000 |
| NW Assist Ministries Houston, TX | Assists low income families. | $100,000 |
| Houston Area Women's Center Dallas, TX | Supports survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and sex trafficking. | $100,000 |
| Children's Assessment Center Houston, TX | Provide a professional, compassionate and coordinated approach to the treatment of sexually abused children and their families | $100,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Houston, TX | Advocate of high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for all people, as well as the nation?s largest provider of sex education. | $100,000 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | Distributes food and other essentials to those in need. | $100,000 |
| Ronald McDonald Houston, TX | Caring for families with children who are ill or injured. | $100,000 |
| Search Houston, TX | Engage, stabilize, educate, employ and house individuals and families who are homeless in the Houston, Texas area. | $60,000 |
| Bear Houston, TX | Improving lives by providing hope and help for at-risk and CPS-involved children and their caretakers in the greater Houston area. | $60,000 |
| Wellsprings Village Inc Houston, TX | Provides a safe, nurturing environment for women who were homeless or abused, helping them to become independent, contributing members of our community. | $60,000 |
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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 | $22,389,869 | $2,847,304 | $1,009,366 | $944,500 | 12 | $944,500 | $2,782,438 | $1,187,791 |
| 2023 | $19,742,995 | $-139,385 | $127,678 | — | — | $127,678 | $386,551 | $1,060,996 |
| 2022 | $2,045,218 | $73,134 | $14,736 | — | — | $14,736 | $58,398 | $116,394 |
| 2021 | $1,922,801 | $220,608 | $12,076 | — | — | — | $208,532 | $108,912 |
| 2020 | $1,724,508 | $73,230 | $11,776 | — | — | — | $63,494 | $94,509 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LSF Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M 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 working in areas such as food assistance, services for older adults, support for survivors of violence, and services for children and families.
Among its 2024 grantees, the Houston Area Women’s Center says it works to end domestic and sexual violence and supports people in building safe and healthy lives through advocacy, counseling, education, shelter, and support services. Wellsprings Village says it provides a safe, nurturing environment for women who have been homeless or abused, helping them become independent members of the community. Planned Parenthood describes its mission as educating, informing, and empowering individuals through accessible reproductive health services and evidence-based resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $944,500. Grant amounts ranged from $4,500 to $100,000, with a median grant of $100,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $100,000 each to Interfaith Ministries, NW Assist Ministries, the Houston Area Women’s Center, the Children’s Assessment Center, Planned Parenthood, Houston Food Bank, and Ronald McDonald; and $60,000 each to SEARCH, BEAR, Wellsprings Village, and Mission of YAHWEH. Serve Up A Cure Houston received $4,500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lisa M. Frantz as president, Carol A. Cantrell as treasurer, and Rachael Frantz as director.
LSF Foundation is led by Lisa M Frantz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa M Frantz
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachael Frantz
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol A Cantrell
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 LSF Foundation
How much does LSF Foundation give each year?
LSF Foundation gave $945K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is LSF Foundation's typical grant size?
LSF Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $78,708, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does LSF Foundation give grants?
LSF Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (11 grants).
Does LSF Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on LSF Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are LSF Foundation's largest grantees?
LSF Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Interfaith Ministries ($100,000), NW Assist Ministries ($100,000) and Houston Area Women's Center ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is LSF Foundation?
LSF Foundation reported $22.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $945K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (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 LSF Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas such as food assistance, services for older adults, support for survivors of violence, and services for children and families. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from LSF 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 LSF Foundation's EIN?
LSF Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0506645. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does LSF 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.
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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). LSF Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/lsf-foundation-morg_b68b8f3c28df429fa4bd2a0006a4d0f6
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