The Lumpkin Family Foundation
The Lumpkin Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Mattoon, Illinois. Created in 1953 from the estate of Besse A. Lumpkin, it makes grants and conducts programs supporting people working together to build healthy, sustainable communities, with a focus on East Central Illinois and Chicago and support for some national work aligned with its focus areas.
The Lumpkin Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lumpkin Family Foundation gave $4.0M across 209 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Illinois. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,992,340
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 209
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,102
- +13.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $39,899,573
- +2.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (53 of 209, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (76% 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 Lumpkin Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The website directs organizations to submit LOIs and applications online through the relevant program process. The filing’s stated policy is that the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. For fiscal sponsorships, the website says applicants will be asked for a written, signed sponsorship agreement that clarifies the sponsor’s discretion over grant funds, its fee, and how the parties will handle possible separation or dissolution.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists LOI months of January, June, and August, and application months of March, April, August, and October; it does not specify a year for those months. The Land, Health, Community program page says its next cycle opens in February 2027.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists LOI months of January, June, and August, and application months of March, April, August, and…
- Contact
Application contact: Bruce Karmazin
Mailing address: PO Box 1234, Mattoon, IL 61938
Phone: (217) 235-9475
Email: bruce@lumpkinfoundation.org
Website: https://lumpkinfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
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
Deadline not published
Land, Health, Community Grant Program: Chicagoland
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Amount
US $2,500 - US $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Land, Health, Community Grant Program: Chicagoland (Inspirational Grants)
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Lumpkin Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Forefront ($630K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
980 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 907 grants of 980 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website describes East Central Illinois as its original service area and says it also supports organizations in Chicago and national organizations whose work aligns with its focus. The Land, Health, Community program commits a minimum of 50 percent of its annual grantmaking budget to projects in East Central Illinois. Its application page says organizations operating outside East Central Illinois and the Chicago area will not be considered, while the website’s program listings include a national, invitation-only Good Food Policy Program.
In 2024, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 7% to California, 5% to Washington, D.C., and 2% each to Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 209 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lumpkin Family Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 53 of 209 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 66% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 201% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $2.4M (2021) to $4.7M (2020). In 2024 it made 209 grants totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Forefront Chicago, IL | Charitable | $630,000 |
| Mattoon Sports Complex Inc Mattoon, IL | Charitable | $333,333 |
| Eastern Illinois University Charleston, IL | Education | $138,940 |
| Communities in Schools of Chicago Chicago, IL | Charitable | $125,000 |
| The Leland Stanford Junior University Redwood City, CA | Education | $85,000 |
| Faith in Place Chicago, IL | Charitable | $82,500 |
| After School Matters Chicago, IL | Charitable | $70,000 |
| Prairie Rivers Network Champaign, IL | Environment | $65,000 |
| The Land Connection Champaign, IL | Charitable | $65,000 |
| Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund Springfield, IL | Environment | $60,000 |
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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 | $39,899,573 | $7,876,253 | $5,146,241 | $3,992,340 | 209 | $5,280,996 | $5,502,152 | $2,633,094 |
| 2023 | $38,878,748 | $6,543,120 | $4,624,920 | $3,600,601 | 214 | $4,826,281 | $4,259,546 | $2,365,676 |
| 2022 | $38,911,865 | $4,591,777 | $4,598,713 | $3,588,001 | 187 | $4,837,791 | $2,592,076 | $2,525,106 |
| 2021 | $40,343,404 | $6,715,179 | $3,362,189 | $2,424,477 | 165 | $3,057,304 | $5,127,067 | $2,735,566 |
| 2020 | $38,145,790 | $2,510,351 | $5,507,770 | $4,719,458 | 205 | — | $1,283,394 | $2,303,282 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lumpkin Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.6M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is “Supporting people working together to build healthy, sustainable communities in East Central Illinois and across the U.S.” Its website identifies priorities that include preserving the natural environment, promoting physical activity and healthy eating, supporting local food and agricultural economies, fostering community leadership and collaboration, and promoting mental wellness through connection to nature.
The foundation’s 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, grantee Faith in Place describes its work as cultivating a multifaith movement for environmental justice; Prairie Rivers Network says it works to protect water and restore land; and Savanna Institute says it works with farmers and scientists to advance agroforestry. Communities in Schools of Chicago describes connecting social, health, and enrichment services to Chicago public school students, while After School Matters describes providing Chicago teens with hands-on programs to develop talents and skills.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 209 grants totaling $3,992,340. Awards ranged from $50 to $630,000, with a median grant of $6,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $630,000 to Forefront in Chicago, $333,333 to Mattoon Sports Complex Inc., $138,940 to Eastern Illinois University, and $125,000 to Communities in Schools of Chicago. Other notable grants included $85,000 to The Leland Stanford Junior University, $82,500 to Faith in Place, $70,000 to After School Matters, $65,000 each to Prairie Rivers Network and The Land Connection, and $60,000 to Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund.
The website says most programs use an online Letter of Inquiry (LOI) process, with invited full applications for proposals that merit further review. It says the Good Food Policy Program is by invitation only. The 2024 filing, meanwhile, states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing describes online submissions and requests information including the organization’s mission and 501(c)(3) status, project rationale and outcomes, amount requested and planned use, community impact and partnerships, personnel, board and demographic information, current-year budget, recent audit and/or Form 990, and fiscal sponsor information if applicable. The filing says applications are considered for organizations operated exclusively for educational, environmental, scientific, religious, literary, or charitable purposes, and that it does not give scholarships or grants to individuals.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ila Duncan as president; Richard De Wyngaert as treasurer; Adrienne Cole as assistant treasurer; Pamela R. Keon as secretary; Bruce Karmazin as assistant secretary; and Christina S. Duncan, Anne R. Sparks, Steve Sh irar, William Vitale, and Chigozirim Sodeke as directors.
The Lumpkin Family Foundation is led by Ila Duncan, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ila Duncan
President
Trustee → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne R. Sparks
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina S. Duncan
Director
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Shirar
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Vitale
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chigozirim Sodeke
Director
Trustee → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amarilis Pullen
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Karmazin
Assistant Secretary
Executive Director → Assistant Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$220K (2021) → $235K (2024)
Adrienne Cole
Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Secretary → Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard De Wyngaert
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela R. Keon
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Elizabeth L. Celio (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Sl Grissom (2020–2023) — Secretary & Assis. Treasurer
- Former: Deborah Gillespie (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Margaret Dewyngaert (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: William Tapella (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Susan Dewyngaert (2020) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $235K, to Bruce Karmazin (Assistant Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Lumpkin Family Foundation
How much does The Lumpkin Family Foundation give each year?
The Lumpkin Family Foundation gave $4.0M across 209 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.6M across 214 grants.
What is The Lumpkin Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lumpkin Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $19,102, across 209 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lumpkin Family Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Lumpkin Family Foundation give grants?
The Lumpkin Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (7%) and District of Columbia (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (41 grants), Washington, DC (17 grants), Mattoon, IL (11 grants) and Oak Park, IL (10 grants).
Does The Lumpkin Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 209 grants with a stated purpose on The Lumpkin Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (161 grants), "Environment" (34 grants) and "Education" (10 grants).
Who are The Lumpkin Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lumpkin Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Forefront ($630,000), Mattoon Sports Complex Inc ($333,333) and Eastern Illinois University ($138,940), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lumpkin Family Foundation?
The Lumpkin Family Foundation reported $39.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.6M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lumpkin Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is “Supporting people working together to build healthy, sustainable communities in East Central Illinois and across the U.S.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lumpkin Family Foundation?
The website directs organizations to submit LOIs and applications online through the relevant program process. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lumpkin Family Foundation's EIN?
The Lumpkin Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7423640. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lumpkin 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 October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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