Foundation for Giving
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Program Overview: The US LBM Foundation created the "Foundation for Giving" program to allow US LBM divisions to recommend charities to support in their communities. This helps the Foundation give back to causes that matter locally.
Focus Areas:
- Veteran Support
- Housing
- Youth Development
- Disaster Relief
- Health & Human Services
Key Details:
- Founded: 2013
- Total Donated Since Inception: Over $9.0 million
- Award Process: Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis
- Geographic Scope: National (US-wide)
- Funder: Funded by contributions from US LBM, vendors, customers, and associates
What They Don't Fund:
- Political organizations
- Religious organizations
Policy Notes:
- The Foundation encourages applicants to "consider your donation amount to allow more participants"
- Divisions select charities within their local communities to support
Contact & Website: uslbmfoundation.org
How to Apply
How to Apply
- Click the application link on the Foundation's website or navigate to the 'GRANTS' tab at the top of the page
- Select 'Foundation for Giving'
- Submit your grant request
Application Materials: Not specified in provided content
Submission Format: Online through website portal
What US LBM Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 8
- Total given
- $1.69M
- Median grant
- $163K
- Range
- $60K–$685K
- By dollars: Tennessee 41%, Illinois 12%, California 11%. Top recipient cities: Nashville, TN; Chicago, IL; Los Angelsa, CA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
The Gary Sinise Foundation · Nashville, TN
Charitable
$685K
Locally Requested Other Charities
Charitable
$219K
Foundation of Giving Intiatives Foundation of Giving Initiatives · Chicago, IL
Charity
$200K
Make-A-Wish Metro New York · New York, NY
Charity
$100K
Team Joseph · Commerce TWP, MI
Charity
$100K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Veterans
- Housing
- Youth programs
- Disaster relief
- Human services
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