The Lampe Family Foundation
The Lampe Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Germantown, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $194 in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $315.
The Lampe Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lampe Family Foundation gave $315 across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $157.5), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $315
- -59.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $158
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $158
- Total assets
- $194
- -39.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Lampe Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Boniface Church PSR ($25).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($290), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lampe Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 75% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $315 (2025) to $1K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $315.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $290 |
| St Boniface Church PSR Germantown, IL | Religious | $25 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $194 | $200 | $325 | $315 | 2 | $325 | $13 |
| 2024 | $319 | $900 | $779 | $769 | 5 | $769 | $13 |
| 2023 | $198 | $1,800 | $1,617 | $1,427 | 6 | $1,617 | $5 |
| 2022 | $15 | $900 | $1,259 | $1,249 | 6 | $1,259 | $10 |
| 2021 | $374 | $1,600 | $1,289 | $1,234 | 5 | $1,289 | — |
| 2020 | $63 | $300 | $1,272 | $1,122 | 5 | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lampe Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $13 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lampe Family Foundation is led by James R. Lampe, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James R. Lampe
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Janice L. Deiters
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joanne F. Lampe
Vice President
On filings since 2020
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 The Lampe Family Foundation
How much does The Lampe Family Foundation give each year?
The Lampe Family Foundation gave $315 across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $769 across 5 grants.
How large is The Lampe Family Foundation?
The Lampe Family Foundation reported $194 in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $325 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Lampe Family Foundation operate?
The Lampe Family Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois, Tennessee.
What is The Lampe Family Foundation's EIN?
The Lampe Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0003760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
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
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