The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc
The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Columbus, Georgia. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including universities, museums, historic-preservation organizations, and organizations providing trained dogs to people with disabilities.
The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc gave $49K across 25 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Georgia. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,515
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 25
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,941
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $687,460
- +14.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 25, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (76% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 2767, Columbus, GA 31902
Phone: (706) 322-3502
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Ga Foundation-Womens ($15K). Together the top 10 received $34K.
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 124 grants of 124 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Georgia organizations received 76% of grant dollars. Other recipient-state shares were California, 10%; New York, 6%; Washington, 3%; and North Carolina, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 25 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. How we count
- 100% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2020) to $49K (2023). In 2025 it made 25 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Ga Foundation-Womens Athens, GA | Charitable | $15,015 |
| University of Ga Foundation-Vet Sch Athens, GA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Santa Rosa, CA | Charitable | $5,000 |
| University of Ga Foundation-School Athens, GA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Courthouse Dogs Foundation Bellevue, WA | Charitable | $1,500 |
| The Columbus Museum Columbus, GA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Columbus State University Columbus, GA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Natl Infantry Museum Columbus, GA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Historic Columbus Foundation Columbus, GA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Springer Society Columbus, GA | Charitable | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $687,460 | $122,411 | $62,195 | $48,515 | 25 | $51,515 | $111,731 | $55,257 |
| 2024 | $600,254 | $99,851 | $60,361 | $47,276 | 25 | $50,276 | $89,766 | $51,515 |
| 2023 | $560,764 | $59,153 | $63,439 | $48,959 | 25 | $51,959 | $47,673 | $50,276 |
| 2022 | $595,346 | $31,342 | $60,502 | $46,701 | 25 | $49,701 | $20,541 | $51,959 |
| 2021 | $594,210 | $82,213 | $56,650 | $43,209 | 24 | $46,209 | $71,772 | $49,701 |
| 2020 | $568,647 | $2,385 | $53,133 | $40,092 | 24 | — | $14,805 | $46,709 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Canine Companions for Independence says it provides trained service dogs and ongoing support to people with disabilities at no cost to clients. Historic Columbus Foundation says its mission is to preserve historical structures, revitalize historic neighborhoods, and educate the public about local history. Georgia Rotary Student Program says it offers scholarships for international students to study at the university level in Georgia.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $48,515. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $15,015, with a median of $1,000. Among the largest grants were $15,015 to University of Georgia Foundation-Womens, $6,000 to University of Georgia Foundation-Vet Sch, and $5,000 to Canine Companions for Independence. Other reported grants included $1,500 to Courthouse Dogs Foundation and $1,000 each to The Columbus Museum, Columbus State University, National Infantry Museum, Historic Columbus Foundation, Springer Society, and Rivercenter Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Julia Lumpkin Sando as President/Chair and Donald Mark Sando as Secretary.
The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc is led by Julia Lumpkin Sando, President & Chair on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Julia Lumpkin Sando
President & Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $6K (2025)
Donald Mark Sando
Secretary
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Julia Lumpkin Sando (Pres/Chair).
Frequently asked questions about The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc
How much does The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc give each year?
The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc gave $49K across 25 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 25 grants.
What is The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,941, across 25 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc give grants?
The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (10%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Columbus, GA (14 grants), Athens, GA (3 grants) and Smithtown, NY (2 grants).
Does The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 16% of The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (21 grants).
Who are The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Ga Foundation-Womens ($15,015), University of Ga Foundation-Vet Sch ($6,000) and Canine Companions for Independence ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc?
The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc reported $687K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (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 Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of charitable organizations. For example, Canine Companions for Independence says it provides trained service dogs and ongoing support to people with disabilities at no cost to clients. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2400489. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 July 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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