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.
FALL CYCLE OPEN! Letters of Inquiry DEADLINE: |
The Lumpkin Family Fund makes grants to organizations working in East Central Illinois toward long-term improvements in: • Environmental Health • Preventative (human) Health • Education & Community Access to the Arts • Civic Engagement & Community / Nonprofit Organizational Leadership Click here for more program information. If after doing so you still have questions, please call (217) 235-3361 and speak to a staff member. |
Proposals now being accepted for arts planning study. |
The Lumpkin Family Foundation, in collaboration with the Mattoon Area Community Foundation, The Mattoon Arts Council and the city of Mattoon, is seeking a qualified consultant to develop and provide direction in planning a community arts center in Mattoon. |
The Lumpkin Family Foundation adopts a new strategic plan. |
Check out our planned activities for 2010-2013 by clicking here. |
The Lumpkin Family Foundation has moved all grant application and reporting processes on-line. |
Click here to register with the system. You will only have to do this once and your user name and password is good for all future grant programs. If you are unable to use the online system please contact Mary at mary.weber@consolidated.com or 217-235-3361. |
Micro-grant applications for The Lumpkin Family Foundation's partnership with four community foundations in the region will be accepted again in the Spring. Deadline to be determined. |
Nonprofits can now apply through goodWORKSconnect.org for up to $1,500 micro-grants for nonprofit staff and board members training and professional development. If your organization is not applying for a micro-grant, you are eligible to apply to be on the grant review committee. To learn more and apply, visit www.goodWORKSconnect.org/grants. View a list of micro-grants awarded for the first cycle by clicking here. |
September Community Convening |
Wednesday, September 15:"Media Fair & Luncheon" - Springfield For a list of all upcoming or previous convenings, click here. |
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