The LendingTree Foundation
The LendingTree Foundation is a private foundation based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It supports nonprofit organizations through trust-based philanthropy, with an emphasis on founder-led, community-embedded, emerging nonprofits.
The LendingTree Foundation at a glance
In short: The LendingTree Foundation gave $73K across 190 grants in 2024 (avg $382.421), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $72,660
- -95.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 190
- +804.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $382
- -99.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $103
- Total assets
- $2,546,629
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (41% 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 The LendingTree Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
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The process is by invitation only, and the Foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It says it spends time getting to know nonprofit partners before committing to work together and seeks organizations whose programming impacts at least two Foundation pillars.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1415 Vantage Park Drive Ste 700, Charlotte, NC 28203
Phone: (704) 943-8499
Website: https://lendingtreefoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The LendingTree Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Talented Girls in Action - Tgia ($3K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
258 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 219 grants of 258 (85%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in North Carolina received 41% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient-state shares were Washington (10%), Texas (9%), the District of Columbia (6%), and Colorado (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 190 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The LendingTree Foundation gives
- Giving fell 97% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 325% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2024) to $2.2M (2021). In 2024 it made 190 grants totaling $73K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Talented Girls in Action - Tgia Georgetown, TX | To support the fundraising efforts of Fall semester | $3,000 |
| Dottie Rose Foundation Charlotte, NC | Campaign project or program 24K for 2024 Spring Fundraiser | $2,826 |
| Samaritans Purse Boone, NC | To support the fundraising efforts of Hurricane Helene Relief | $1,925 |
| Northwest Ultimate Association Seattle, WA | General Support | $1,750 |
| Whitaker Elementary School Circle of Commitment Inc Winston-Salem, NC | General Support | $1,542 |
| American National Red Cross Washington, DC | Campaign, project or program NC Helene Recovery | $1,528 |
| Forgotten Now Family Rescue CO Cornelius, NC | General Support | $1,525 |
| Allegro Organizational Solutions Inc Houston, TX | Other RefugeHopeBerlin.HTY | $1,500 |
| Christ Episcopal Church Charlotte, NC | General Support | $1,500 |
| Pilgrim Seattle, WA | General Support | $1,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,546,629 | $21,691 | $122,679 | $72,660 | 190 | $106,367 | $32,716 |
| 2023 | $2,720,662 | $503,756 | $1,637,983 | $1,550,000 | 21 | $1,633,695 | $44,333 |
| 2022 | $3,779,883 | $3,333,333 | $2,074,032 | $1,658,000 | 20 | $2,058,976 | $135,439 |
| 2021 | $2,520,192 | $12,039 | $2,486,673 | $2,178,408 | 22 | $2,474,226 | $172,496 |
| 2020 | $4,992,805 | $3,345,613 | $1,480,603 | $1,340,000 | 5 | — | $132,634 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The LendingTree Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K 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
The Foundation’s stated pillars are innovation and entrepreneurship, financial wellness, upward mobility, and homeownership. It says it looks for nonprofit partners whose programming affects at least two pillars.
The Foundation describes Community Impact Grants as supporting innovative nonprofit programs and founder-led, community-embedded nonprofits. Its Alliance Cohort consists of emerging organizations with those same characteristics. Grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations supported: Dottie Rose Foundation says it works to advance computer science education and bridge the gender gap in technology; Forgotten Now Family Rescue Co says it saves and rehabilitates dogs; and Northwest Ultimate Association describes its work as creating inclusive and equitable opportunities to engage with Ultimate.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Foundation reported 190 grants totaling $72,660. Grants ranged from $1 to $3,000, with a median of $103. Among the largest were $3,000 to Talented Girls in Action, for fall-semester fundraising; $2,826 to Dottie Rose Foundation, for its 2024 spring fundraiser; and $1,925 to Samaritan’s Purse, for Hurricane Helene relief. Other listed grants included $1,750 to Northwest Ultimate Association for general support and $1,528 to the American National Red Cross for an NC Helene recovery project.
The LendaHand Alliance Cohort provides each of its 10 members with a $125,000 grant each year for three years, for more than $3.5 million in total grant support. The Foundation says this trust-based support comes without rules or conditions and is accompanied by community connections and social-capital opportunities. Community Impact Grants are described as small, one-time grants. In 2022, the Foundation said it gave $175,000 through that program to six local Charlotte-area nonprofits.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The LendingTree Foundation is led by Doug Lebda, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Doug Lebda
CEO
Director → Chairman & Director, 2021
Chairman & Director → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
April Whitlock
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Olmstead
Chairman & Director
Director → Chairman & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carla Shumate
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Barker
Secretary & Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Lisa Young (2021–2023) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Claudette Parham (2020) — Chairman & Director
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 The LendingTree Foundation
How much does The LendingTree Foundation give each year?
The LendingTree Foundation gave $73K across 190 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 21 grants.
What is The LendingTree Foundation's typical grant size?
The LendingTree Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $103, and its average grant was $382, across 190 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The LendingTree Foundation give grants?
The LendingTree Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Washington (10%) and Texas (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Charlotte, NC (36 grants), Seattle, WA (8 grants), Washington, DC (8 grants) and Denver, CO (6 grants).
Does The LendingTree Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The LendingTree Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (95 of 190) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Donation As A Gift" (13 grants) and "Donation As A Gift 2023 Donation Match" (3 grants).
Who are The LendingTree Foundation's largest grantees?
The LendingTree Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Talented Girls in Action - Tgia ($3,000), Dottie Rose Foundation ($2,826) and Samaritans Purse ($1,925), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 11% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The LendingTree Foundation?
The LendingTree Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $106K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The LendingTree Foundation fund?
The Foundation’s stated pillars are innovation and entrepreneurship, financial wellness, upward mobility, and homeownership. It says it looks for nonprofit partners whose programming affects at least two pillars. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The LendingTree Foundation?
The process is by invitation only, and 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 The LendingTree Foundation's EIN?
The LendingTree Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0543562. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The LendingTree 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.
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Grantable. (2026). The LendingTree Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lendingtree-foundation-morg_f64b01bd92494b629374d9dd350cf720
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