Votum Foundation Inc
Votum Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Lakeland, Florida. Its 2024 filing states that it may support a wide variety of charitable activities, including education, health, arts and culture, human services, and civic and environmental programs.
Votum Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Votum Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $113K), top state Florida. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,350,000
- -61.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $112,500
- -51.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $24,337,055
- +114.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (4 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (31% 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 Votum Foundation Inc
- Contact
Application contact: Lawrence Maxwell
Mailing address: 500 South Florida Ave, Suite 700, Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: (863) 647-1581
Email: lmaxwell@centurycompanies.net
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Votum Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Warner University ($250K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 21 grants of 59 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Florida (31%), Georgia (30%), Indiana (19%), Ohio (15%), and South Carolina (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Votum Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 12 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $64K; repeat grants $137K. How we count
Medians: $48K first-time, $150K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 53% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 $1.0M (2022) to $3.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Warner University Lake Wales, FL | Education | $250,000 |
| Ohio Christian University Circleville, OH | Education | $200,000 |
| Equip Leadership Inc Duluth, GA | Ministry | $200,000 |
| World Hope International Atlanta, GA | Ministry | $200,000 |
| World Gospel Mission (WGM) Marion, IN | Ministry | $150,000 |
| Indiana Wesleyan University Marion, IN | Education | $100,000 |
| Salvation Army Lakeland, FL | Ministry | $100,000 |
| Erskine College Due West, SC | Education | $50,000 |
| Radio Training Network Lakeland, FL | Ministry | $45,000 |
| My Medic Charities North Salt Lake, UT | Medical Assistance | $25,000 |
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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 | $24,337,055 | $14,356,153 | $1,355,392 | $1,350,000 | 12 | $1,350,070 | $16,417 | $118,453 |
| 2023 | $11,336,294 | $9,975,488 | $9,534,345 | $3,466,937 | 15 | $3,467,007 | — | $167,212 |
| 2022 | $14,107,613 | $4,772,270 | $1,010,875 | $1,000,000 | 6 | $1,010,875 | $4,359 | $140,464 |
| 2021 | $12,235,536 | $671,505 | $2,900,558 | $2,900,485 | 10 | $2,900,558 | $2,568 | $144,759 |
| 2020 | $11,862,809 | $880,387 | $2,215,116 | $2,215,000 | 16 | — | $4,581 | $172,865 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Votum Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $118K 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its filing describes a broad range of eligible charitable activities, including education, health, arts and culture, human services, and civic and environmental programs.
Among its education grantees, Ohio Christian University describes its work as developing students intellectually, professionally, and spiritually, while preparing them for leadership in their careers, communities, families, and the world. Indiana Wesleyan University describes itself as a Christ-centered academic community focused on developing students in character, scholarship, and leadership. Equip Leadership Inc describes its vision as worldwide transformation through empowered believers sharing their faith, supported by developing and mobilizing Christian leaders.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 12 grants totaling $1,350,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $250,000, with a median of $100,000. The largest grants included $250,000 to Warner University for education; $200,000 each to Ohio Christian University for education, Equip Leadership Inc for ministry, and World Hope International for ministry; and $150,000 to World Gospel Mission for ministry.
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. To apply, the filing instructs applicants to contact Lawrence Maxwell and provide their name, address, telephone number, contact person, and purpose for the request. The filing lists no deadline. It states that support may be made for a wide variety of charitable activities, including education, health, arts and culture, human services, and civic and environmental programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Lawrence W. Maxwell as president and treasurer; Anita K. Maxwell as vice president and secretary; and Amanda R. Drost and Benjamin De Falk as directors.
Votum Foundation Inc is led by Lawrence W. Maxwell, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lawrence W. Maxwell
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda R. Drost
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin De Falk
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anita K. Maxwell
Vice President & Sectry
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 Votum Foundation Inc
How much does Votum Foundation Inc give each year?
Votum Foundation Inc gave $1.4M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.5M across 15 grants.
What is Votum Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Votum Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $112,500, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Votum Foundation Inc that year got $64K on average.
Where does Votum Foundation Inc give grants?
Votum Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (30%) and Indiana (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lake Wales, FL (2 grants), Marion, IN (2 grants) and Lakeland, FL (2 grants).
Does Votum Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Votum Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministry" (5 grants) and "Education" (4 grants).
Who are Votum Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Votum Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Warner University ($250,000), Ohio Christian University ($200,000) and Equip Leadership Inc ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Votum Foundation Inc?
Votum Foundation Inc reported $24.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $118K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Votum Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its filing describes a broad range of eligible charitable activities, including education, health, arts and culture, human services, and civic and environmental programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Votum Foundation Inc?
Votum Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Votum Foundation Inc's EIN?
Votum Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3580800. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Votum Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/votum-foundation-inc-morg_0eba8bcd17fa42c3861e88bd0c82d21b
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