The Lumpkin Family Foundation sometimes partners with organizations that share our goals and values and where we see opportunity for impact in our mission areas.  Click on the links below to find out more.    

Illinois Fresh Taste Initiative:

The Foundation made a second three-year commitment in 2011 to the collaboration between several foundations and the City of Chicago.  Fresh Taste aims to bring about change in the Illinois food system that increases access to healthy food by under-served families in Chicago and creates jobs in rural communities in east central Illinois.    

goodWORKSConnect.org: 

Since 2007, we have been leading an effort using in-person and on-line convening to build stronger networks of nonprofit organizations in east central Illinois.  We believe a connected, vital nonprofit sector will lead to stronger, more resilient communities. 

 


Mattoon Community Arts Center Advisory Committee:

During 2010 and 2011 The Foundation facilitated a process to assess the feasibility of a community arts center in Mattoon.  The report of the consultant is available here.  The Mattoon Arts Council is currently in discussion with civic leaders to begin the work.