The Lumpkin Family Foundation, created in 1953, is a private foundation that provides grants to meritorious nonprofit organizations for the betterment of the community, the nation and the world. We are dedicated to supporting education, preserving and protecting the environment and fostering opportunities for leadership, with special consideration to our heritage in Central Illinois.

What's New?

• Foundation hires new Program Officer, Organization and Leadership Development. It is our pleasure to announce the hiring of Andrea "Annie" Hernandez Varbanov to the position of Program Officer, Organization and Leadership Development as of May 12, 2008. Annie comes to The Foundation from Leadership Ventures, a nonprofit management support organization in Indianapolis. As Vice President there she iniitated management services and performed quality audits and training for many nonprofit organizations. No stranger to Illinois, Annie received her MS in Agricultural, Environmental Communication and Education from the University of Illinois with an emphasis in leadership and community development. Annie gew up on a farm in Texas, where she received her BS from Texas A&M. Welcome Annie!
• Foundation Seeks Program Officer, Local Food: The Lumpkin Family Foundation is seeking to fill the role of Program Officer, Local Food. To review the position announcement and learn how to apply, please click here.
• Local Food Program Report and Recommendations Available: Between July and December 2007, a team led by the Delta Institute of Chicago researched the opportunities available to The Foundation to have an impact on issues related to food in the Lumpkin grantmaking region. Can The Foundation support economic development? Can we play a role in encouraging healthier eating? Find out by reviewing the full report here.
  
• Micro-Grant Deadline: The next deadline for Micro Grant applications is July 15, 2008. Please use the short form application. Click here for more information about Micro Grants.