The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation
THE ALVAN G & CAROL J LAMPKE FAMILY is a private foundation based in Eastham, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including community, emergency-service, arts, education, animal-welfare, and housing organizations.
The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $36K), top state New York. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,128,000
- +1126.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -35.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $36,387
- +1798.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (6 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 944, Eastham, MA 02642
Phone: (914) 381-8900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Parents Foundation for Transitional Living ($250K). Together the top 10 received $840K.
Grant Size Distribution
187 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 177 grants of 187 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in New York (45%), Connecticut (39%), Massachusetts (7%), Pennsylvania (6%), and the District of Columbia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 31 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $41K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1749% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2020) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parents Foundation for Transitional Living New Haven, CT | General Support | $250,000 |
| American Behcet's Disease Associate (Abda) Feasterville, PA | General Support | $70,000 |
| Animal Nation South Salem, NY | General Support | $70,000 |
| Lewisboro Library South Salem, NY | General Support | $70,000 |
| Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps Cross River, NY | General Support | $70,000 |
| Silvermine Arts Center New Canaan, CT | General Support | $70,000 |
| South Salem Fire Department South Salem, NY | General Support | $70,000 |
| YMCA - Jamestown Jamestown, NY | General Support | $70,000 |
| 130 Howe Street Inc New Haven, CT | General Support | $50,000 |
| Roar Ridgefield, CT | General Support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing describes a transfer of securities at cost basis to The Tern Foundation.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $175,315 | $1,146,076 | $1,128,000 | 31 | $1,138,713 | $170,521 | $73,623 |
| 2023 | $1,624,208 | $36,203 | $105,409 | $92,000 | 48 | $94,925 | $42,555 | $79,987 |
| 2022 | $1,693,414 | $177,700 | $99,607 | $89,000 | 43 | $91,793 | $176,309 | $82,035 |
| 2021 | $1,615,321 | $69,729 | $72,588 | $61,000 | 37 | $63,740 | $60,824 | $94,290 |
| 2020 | $1,618,180 | $62,101 | $49,170 | $37,200 | 28 | — | $61,747 | $79,845 |
| 2019 | $1,605,249 | $963,532 | $58,439 | $40,500 | 27 | — | $50,484 | $74,602 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $74K 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 general support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Lewisboro Library describes its mission as providing free access to information and educational, cultural, recreational, and civic-engagement opportunities. Animal Nation describes its work as rescuing, rehabilitating, and arranging adoptions for wild, domestic, and farmed animals. 130 Howe Street says it provides federally subsidized housing to people with disabilities.
The foundation also supported educational institutions. Emerson College describes its mission as educating artists, communicators, scholars, and professionals; its grant was designated for financial aid and scholarships.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 31 grants totaling $1,128,000. Grants ranged from $1,500 to $250,000, with a median of $20,000. The largest grant was $250,000 to Parents Foundation for Transitional Living in New Haven, Connecticut, for general support.
Other notable 2024 grants included $70,000 each to American Behcet’s Disease Associate, Animal Nation, Lewisboro Library, Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Silvermine Arts Center, South Salem Fire Department, and YMCA–Jamestown. The foundation also gave $50,000 each to 130 Howe Street and ROAR, $45,000 to the Natural Resources Defense Council, and $35,000 to Emerson College for financial aid and scholarships. Massachusetts Institute of Technology also received $35,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marianne Lampke and Peter Lampke as trustees.
The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marianne Lampke
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Lampke
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation
How much does The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation give each year?
The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation gave $1.1M across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $92K across 48 grants.
What is The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $36,387, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation give grants?
The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Connecticut (39%) and Massachusetts (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (6 grants), South Salem, NY (3 grants), Jamestown, NY (3 grants) and New Haven, CT (2 grants).
Does The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 84% of The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (26 of 31) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Parents Foundation for Transitional Living ($250,000), American Behcet's Disease Associate (Abda) ($70,000) and Animal Nation ($70,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included general support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
How much is The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $74K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation's EIN?
The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3804618. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 13, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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