The Lumpkin Family Foundation
The Lumpkin Family Foundation is a private, family foundation established in 1953 from the estate of Besse A. Lumpkin of Mattoon, Illinois. The foundation is a multi-generational, family-governed organization with approximately $39.9 million in assets. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and employs approximately 3-4 staff members.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$39.9M
+2.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.0M
+10.9% YoY
Grant Count
209
-2.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$19K
+13.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: Supporting people working together to build healthy, sustainable communities in East Central Illinois and across the U.S.
Vision: A Healthy, Sustainable World
The foundation's primary grantmaking program is Land, Health, Community (LHC), which reflects the Lumpkin family's historic connection and commitment to the community. A minimum of 50 percent of the foundation's annual grantmaking budget is dedicated to projects in East Central Illinois.
The Land, Health, Community program works toward a long-term vision of holistically healthy communities through:
- Promoting personal health through widespread availability and consumption of healthy, affordable food
- Supporting mental wellness through individual and community engagement with the natural environment
- Growing community food systems and local agricultural capacity
The foundation also supports grantmaking in Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
** $2,500 to $642,500, with typical awards ranging from $3,000 to $100,000
Grant Types
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary Focus: East Central Illinois, particularly Coles County and surrounding areas (17 counties)
Secondary Focus: Chicago and select national organizations
The foundation maintains a strong commitment to its East Central Illinois origins while also supporting work across the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $39,899,573
- Total Revenues: $7,876,253
- Total Expenses: $5,146,241
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $38.9 million
- Total Revenues: $6.54 million
- Total Expenses: $4.62 million
Investment Income: The foundation generates significant investment income to support its grantmaking activities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $39,899,573 | $38,878,748 | $38,911,865 |
| Revenue | $7,876,253 | $6,543,120 | $4,591,777 |
| Expenses | $5,146,241 | $4,624,920 | $4,598,713 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $5,280,996 | $4,826,281 | $4,837,791 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,502,152 | $4,259,546 | $2,592,076 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,633,094 | $2,365,676 | $2,525,106 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Land, Health, Community Grant (formerly the Lumpkin Family Fund)
THE LUMPKIN FAMILY FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Land, Health, Community Grant Program: Chicagoland
THE LUMPKIN FAMILY FOUNDATION
Amount
US $2,500 - US $50,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Land, Health, Community Grant Program: Chicagoland (Inspirational Grants)
THE LUMPKIN FAMILY FOUNDATION
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Executive Director: Heidi Dusek (217-235-9475)
- President: Ila Duncan
- Program Officer for Local Programs: Christina Krost (217-234-2076)
- Grants and Operations Manager: Lindy Wheatley
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINA S DUNCAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| RICHARD DE WYNGAERT | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| ADRIENNE COLE | ASSISTANT TREASURER | 5 | — |
| ANNE R SPARKS | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| STEVE SHIRAR | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ILA DUNCAN | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| PAMELA R KEON | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| WILLIAM VITALE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| BRUCE KARMAZIN | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 40 | $235,021 |
| CHIGOZIRIM SODEKE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| AMARILIS PULLEN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been actively engaged in grantmaking and community initiatives, including:
Land, Health, Community Awards 2025 Grantees | Lumpkin Family FoundationAnnouncement of 2025 Land, Health, Community grant recipients
Land, Health, Community Awards 2025 Grantees | Lumpkin Family FoundationSupport for community-led water quality solutions in Mattoon through partnership with University of Illinois Extension
Extension advances community-led Mattoon water quality solutions ...Ongoing implementation of regional grant programs including the North Lawndale Fresh Grant Program and Austin Fresh Grants
Land, Health, Community Awards 2025 Grantees | Lumpkin Family FoundationActive grantmaking across multiple focus areas with 205 grants distributed in recent reporting periods
Contact Information
Address: 1632 Broadway Avenue, Suite 201, Mattoon, IL 61938-3997
Phone: 217-234-2095
Email: lindy@lumpkinfoundation.org
Website: www.lumpkinfoundation.org
EIN: 23-7423640
Tax-Exempt Status: 501(c)(3), tax-exempt since March 1955
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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