The Lomax Family Foundation
The Lomax Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Arden, North Carolina. In 2024, it made 35 grants totaling $36,611 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in North Carolina and elsewhere.
The Lomax Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lomax Family Foundation gave $37K across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in North Carolina. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $36,611
- +12.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- -20.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,046
- +41.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $872,854
- +0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (5 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Lomax 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: 1 Ivy Lane, Arden, NC 28704
Phone: (828) 243-3802
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lomax Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Washington & Lee University ($5K). Together the top 10 received $21K.
Grant Size Distribution
223 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 223 grants of 223 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, North Carolina recipients received 59% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient states were Virginia (14%), Maryland (5%), New York (4%), and Missouri (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lomax Family Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 35 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $980; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $875 repeat.
- 57% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−13%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2020) to $48K (2022). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington & Lee University Lexington, VA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Manna Food Bank Asheville, NC | Charity | $2,500 |
| Abccmorg Asheville, NC | Charity | $2,000 |
| Gift of Grace Ministires Archdale, NC | Charity | $2,000 |
| The Haywood Street Welcome Table Asheville, NC | Charity | $2,000 |
| Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity Asheville, NC | Charity | $1,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders Hagerstown, MD | Charity | $1,500 |
| Hendersonville Rescue Mission Hendersonville, NC | Charity | $1,500 |
| International Rescue New York, NY | Charity | $1,500 |
| The Salvation Army Cleveland, NC | Charity | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $872,854 | $46,568 | $40,992 | $36,611 | 35 | $40,175 | — | $42,924 |
| 2023 | $867,278 | $10,511 | $51,743 | $32,436 | 44 | $36,417 | $17,355 | $44,246 |
| 2022 | $908,510 | $-44,532 | $68,267 | $48,416 | 51 | $19,851 | $20,768 | — |
| 2021 | $1,021,309 | $138,502 | $56,492 | $41,966 | 54 | $55,492 | $138,502 | $46,353 |
| 2020 | $939,299 | $8,166 | $36,745 | $29,229 | 39 | — | $13,642 | $48,472 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lomax Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K 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 mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with a range of missions. For example, MANNA Food Bank says it works to end hunger in Western North Carolina, and Vecinos says it provides equitable, culturally centered healthcare and wellness services. Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity says it brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope; Hendersonville Rescue Mission says it assists people in need of shelter, food, and clothing in Henderson County. Other grantees include Children International, which describes its work as connecting people to fight poverty and support children and youth, and Mary’s Place by the Sea, which supports women with cancer through integrative services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $36,611. Grants ranged from $96 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000. Notable awards included $5,000 to Washington & Lee University; $2,500 to MANNA Food Bank; $2,000 each to ABCCMORG, Gift of Grace Ministries, and The Haywood Street Welcome Table; and $1,500 each to Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity, Doctors Without Borders, Hendersonville Rescue Mission, International Rescue, The Salvation Army, and Vecinos.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Connie Judith Lomax, Lawrence H Nordlinger II, Ashley Lauren Delay, Austin Lee Lomax, and Rachael Lomax as directors.
The Lomax Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ashley Lauren Delay
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Austin Lee Lomax
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Connie Judith Lomax
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence H. Nordlinger II
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachael Lomax
Director
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 The Lomax Family Foundation
How much does The Lomax Family Foundation give each year?
The Lomax Family Foundation gave $37K across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $32K across 44 grants.
What is The Lomax Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lomax Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,046, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lomax Family Foundation that year got $980 on average.
Where does The Lomax Family Foundation give grants?
The Lomax Family Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Asheville, NC (8 grants), Hendersonville, NC (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Tryon, NC (2 grants).
Does The Lomax Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on The Lomax Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charity" (35 grants).
Who are The Lomax Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lomax Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Washington & Lee University ($5,000), Manna Food Bank ($2,500) and Abccmorg ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lomax Family Foundation?
The Lomax Family Foundation reported $873K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (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 The Lomax Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees include organizations with a range of missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lomax 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 ↑
What is The Lomax Family Foundation's EIN?
The Lomax Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2900491. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lomax Family 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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