The Monford D and Lucy L
The Monford D and Lucy L is a private foundation, based in Leland, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $110K. Net investment income was $257K.
The Monford D and Lucy L at a glance
In short: The Monford D and Lucy L gave $110K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,000
- +13.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,222
- +0.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,786,713
- +8.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (32% 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 Monford D and Lucy L funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Good Shepherd Center ($25K). Together the top 9 received $110K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Monford D and Lucy L gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2019) to $110K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Good Shepherd Center Wilmington, NC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Pin Ministry Virginia Beach, VA | General Support | $12,500 |
| Sinclair Health Clinic Winchester, VA | General Support | $12,500 |
| Adult Care Center of the NSV Winchester, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Arts Southeast Savannah, GA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Loop It up Savannah Savannah, GA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Matthew Reardon Center for Autism Savannah, GA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Safe Shelter Exton, PA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Tamra Learning Academy Temple, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
Ready to take the next step with The Monford D and Lucy L?
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 | $1,786,713 | $276,707 | $143,258 | $110,000 | 9 | $119,900 | $257,306 | $121,103 |
| 2024 | $1,653,264 | $167,043 | $125,642 | $97,240 | 8 | $106,910 | $148,311 | $113,775 |
| 2023 | $1,611,863 | $133,671 | $123,177 | $100,190 | 5 | $108,067 | $118,561 | $105,118 |
| 2022 | $1,601,369 | $107,179 | $125,180 | $97,000 | 7 | $105,426 | $91,469 | $109,060 |
| 2021 | $1,619,370 | $526,277 | $92,902 | $80,000 | 4 | $82,027 | $216,116 | $98,805 |
| 2020 | $1,185,995 | $151,338 | $92,768 | $81,000 | 5 | — | $142,373 | $84,664 |
| 2019 | $1,129,070 | $135,971 | $93,797 | $73,000 | 6 | — | $125,212 | $82,352 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Monford D and Lucy L reported a distributable amount of $121K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Monford D and Lucy L is led by H. F. Sanders III, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
H. F. Sanders III
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen C. Morgan
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hf Sanders
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Monford D. Custer III
Vice President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary R. Clemons
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda C. Russell
President Emeritus
President, Secretary & Director → President Emeritus, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Monford D and Lucy L
How much does The Monford D and Lucy L give each year?
The Monford D and Lucy L gave $110K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $97K across 8 grants.
What is The Monford D and Lucy L's typical grant size?
The Monford D and Lucy L's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,222, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Monford D and Lucy L give grants?
The Monford D and Lucy L's top state is Virginia, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (27%) and North Carolina (23%). The most frequent recipient cities were Savannah, GA (3 grants) and Winchester, VA (2 grants).
Does The Monford D and Lucy L give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Monford D and Lucy L's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Monford D and Lucy L's largest grantees?
The Monford D and Lucy L's largest 2025 grantees include The Good Shepherd Center ($25,000), Pin Ministry ($12,500) and Sinclair Health Clinic ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Monford D and Lucy L?
The Monford D and Lucy L reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $120K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $121K (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 Monford D and Lucy L's EIN?
The Monford D and Lucy L's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1839172. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 7, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Monford D and Lucy L's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders that support many of the same organizations
The Bank of Clarke County Foundation
Berryville, VA
Assets
$88
Grants
215
Total Given
$273K
Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation
Glencoe, IL
The Walter and Karla Goldschmidt Foundation supports higher education, food assistance, local journalism, and arts and cultural organizations, with most 2025 grant dollars going to Illinois and additional support in several other states. Its 151 grants in 2025 ranged from $200 to $253,500, with a median of $3,000. It accepts written requests, with no specified application form, required materials, or deadline.
Assets
$44.0M
Grants
151
Total Given
$3.1M
Ventura County Community Foundation
Camarillo, CA
Ventura County Community Foundation funds community needs and programs including arts and culture, health care, LGBTQ+ equality, education and scholarships, and urgent relief, primarily in Ventura County, though some funds serve nearby counties. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,031 to $1.1 million, with a median grant of $15,000; some fund-specific health-care awards are typically $3,000–$10,000. Application access depends on the individual fund: VCCF directs applicants to each opportunity, and the profile does not state whether it accepts general unsolicited requests.
Assets
$250.3M
Grants
243
Total Given
$11.5M
Andrew U Ferrari Foundation
McLean, VA
Assets
—
Grants
4
Total Given
$12K
Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties
Leesburg, VA
The Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties supports a range of local needs, including housing, hunger, health, education, and services for vulnerable residents, primarily in Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,275 to $842,388, with a median of $16,377; it describes several application-based opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$20.4M
Grants
112
Total Given
$4.2M
The Clara Weiss Fund
Seville, OH
The Clara Weiss Fund supports nonprofit organizations across fields including food and health services, education, youth development, and the arts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $100 to $15,000, with a median of $1,500, and mainly went to organizations in Ohio, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., as well as several other states. It says to contact Lizbeth Kohler about applying; whether it accepts unsolicited requests is not stated.
Assets
$5.5M
Grants
213
Total Given
$449K
More similar funders
More Funders in North Carolina
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Monford D and Lucy L's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Monford D and Lucy L down — hundreds of funders to go?