The Loftis Foundation
The Loftis Foundation is a private foundation, based in Vero Beach, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $509K. Net investment income was $179K.
The Loftis Foundation at a glance
In short: The Loftis Foundation gave $509K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $102K), top state Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $508,597
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $101,719
- +41.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $7,495,321
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (39% 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 Loftis Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Reneworg ($200K). Together the top 5 received $509K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 19 (32%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Loftis Foundation gives
- Giving grew 24% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $188K (2020) to $509K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $509K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Reneworg Franlkin, TN | Unrestricted | $200,000 |
| Ratio Christi Inc Merrillville, IN | Unrestricted | $120,000 |
| Reasons to Believe Covina, CA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Crossexaminedorg Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $70,000 |
| Palm Beach Atlantic West Palm Beach, FL | Unrestricted | $18,597 |
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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 | $7,495,321 | $113,051 | $561,728 | $508,597 | 5 | $521,584 | $179,005 | $564,413 |
| 2024 | $7,960,291 | $143,141 | $493,943 | $430,352 | 6 | $452,726 | $216,345 | $519,505 |
| 2023 | $8,315,399 | $146,956 | $490,821 | $402,972 | 2 | $433,306 | $219,203 | $438,123 |
| 2022 | $8,665,674 | $1,959,536 | $430,777 | $411,666 | 3 | $413,098 | $1,817,275 | $396,869 |
| 2021 | $7,136,915 | $1,877,201 | $490,974 | $444,108 | 3 | $451,644 | $241,946 | $434,029 |
| 2020 | $5,750,688 | $736,679 | $219,714 | $187,500 | 2 | — | $124,053 | $310,089 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Loftis Foundation reported a distributable amount of $564K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Loftis Foundation is led by Robert W. Loftis, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert W. Loftis
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharon L. Loftis
Trustee
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 Loftis Foundation
How much does The Loftis Foundation give each year?
The Loftis Foundation gave $509K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $430K across 6 grants.
What is The Loftis Foundation's typical grant size?
The Loftis Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $101,719, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Loftis Foundation give grants?
The Loftis Foundation's top state is Tennessee, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (24%) and California (20%).
Does The Loftis Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Loftis Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Loftis Foundation's largest grantees?
The Loftis Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Reneworg ($200,000), Ratio Christi Inc ($120,000) and Reasons to Believe ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Loftis Foundation?
The Loftis Foundation reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $522K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $564K (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 is The Loftis Foundation's EIN?
The Loftis Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2110528. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
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