Private foundation · Chattanooga, TN

Lyndhurst Foundation Inc

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Typical grant size
$600 $10K $50K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
106
Repeat grantees
56
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF

DeadlinesProposal deadlines are March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31.
ContactBenic M Clark III · 4237560767
MaterialsApplication guidelines are listed on the foundation's website at www.lyndhurstfoundation.org.
RestrictionsUnsolicited proposals are not eligible for consideration.

Leadership · from 2024 990-PF

Benic M Clark III
President and Treasurer
$318K
Andrew Carroll
Trustee
$8K
Aaron Webb
Trustee
$6K
Melony Collins
Trustee
$4K
Ann Coulter
Trustee
$3K
Rachel Schulson
trustee
$500
Curtis L Collier
Trustee
Carter Newbold
Trustee
Tom White
Chairman of the Board
Dana B Perry
Trustee
James O Kennedy
Chairman of the Board
$5K
Margaret W Townsend
Trustee
$4K
Kathleen S Hunt Md
Trustee
Katherine N Currin
Trustee, Secretary
$6K
Stephen a Culp
Trustee
$3K
Robert C Taylor Jr
Trustee
$3K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2024
5.6%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
603
Total grants awarded
$30.1M
Total amount
$50K
Average grant
$880K
Largest grant

Giving by year

2024
$7.0M
142 grants
2023
$4.1M
120 grants
2022
$8.2M
123 grants
2021
$6.7M
128 grants
2020
$4.1M
90 grants

Top recipients

Cne
6 grants · TN
$2.3M
River City Company
15 grants · TN
$2.3M
3 grants · NY · ✓ Exact match
$2.2M
10 grants · TN · ✓ Exact match
$1.4M
Trust for Public Land-tn Office
11 grants · TN
$1.3M
4 grants · TN · ✓ Exact match
$1.0M
3 grants · TN · ✓ Exact match
$950K
Chatt Design Studio
6 grants · TN
$877K
1 grant · TN · ✓ Exact match
$750K
11 grants · TN · ✓ Exact match
$650K

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Cha Charitable Benefit Corporation
Westside Evolves Phase 1 Housing Development
TN · TY 2024
$750K
Cne
Missing Middle Housing Expansion in Oak Grove
TN · TY 2024
$500K
Chatt Design Studio
Montague Park Planning Process
TN · TY 2024
$325K
Trust for Public Land-tn Office
Purchase of "Vinson" Property and Capitalize RLAF
TN · TY 2024
$250K
Chatt Design Studio
2024 City Center Planning Study
TN · TY 2024
$250K
Chatt Design Studio
Study - Optimizing Downtown Streets for People
TN · TY 2024
$237K
Cne
Creating Healthy Neighborhoods: CNE Homes and Missing Middle Housing
TN · TY 2024
$225K
Tivoli Theatre Foundation
Gap Funding for Construction - Performing Arts Center
TN · TY 2024
$200K
River City Company
Design Dev'l Riverfront Park at Ross' Landing
TN · TY 2024
$200K
City of Chatt-transportation Dept
East 14th St Greenway and Bicycle Boulevard
TN · TY 2024
$200K
Artsbuild
General Operating Support
TN · TY 2024
$170K
Public Education Fdn
Creative Connect
TN · TY 2024
$150K
Artsbuild
Advocacy, Art + Climate, Make Music Day, Feasibility Study
TN · TY 2024
$140K
Austin Hatcher Foundation
Capital Improvements for access to Montague Park
TN · TY 2024
$125K
Chatt Audubon Society Inc
Capital Support - Repairs to Walker Hall
TN · TY 2024
$115K
Chambliss Center for Children
Building Futures Campaign
TN · TY 2024
$100K
Launch
General Operations 2024
TN · TY 2024
$100K
Trust for Public Land-tn Office
East Line Rail Feasibility Study Phase 2
TN · TY 2024
$100K
LA Paz Chattanooga
General Operating Support
TN · TY 2024
$100K
Preserve Chatt
Preservation Plan and Additional Staff 2024-2025
TN · TY 2024
$80K
Lookout Mountain Conservancy
Rockmont Park Parking Lot Improvements
TN · TY 2024
$75K
Nature Conservancy Al
David Johnson Farm Conservation Project
AL · TY 2024
$75K
Rise Chattanooga
General Operating Support
TN · TY 2024
$75K
Greenspaces
General Operations 2024
TN · TY 2024
$75K
Thrive Regional Ptnrsship Inc
Natural Treasures Alliance
TN · TY 2024
$75K
Metropolitan Ministries
Food for Health
TN · TY 2024
$75K
Trust for Public Land-tn Office
Clifton Hills Alton Park Thread Trail predevelopment
TN · TY 2024
$75K
A Step Ahead Foundation
Health Services and Improved Database Capacity
TN · TY 2024
$75K
Nature Conservancy Tn
Protecting the Cradle of Southern Appalachia
TN · TY 2024
$75K
Land Trust for Tennessee
General Operating Support - SE Regional Office
TN · TY 2024
$75K
City of Chatt-public Works
Urban Forestry Plan (Phase 3)
TN · TY 2024
$70K
Athens Area Council for the Arts
Placemaking Mural
TN · TY 2024
$70K
Chattery
General Operating Support
TN · TY 2024
$60K
Pop-up Project
General Operating Support
TN · TY 2024
$60K
Friends of the Cherokee National Forest
Hiwassee River Blueway Proj and Gen Oper Support
TN · TY 2024
$60K
Tn State Parks Conservancy
Empowering Underserved Youth Through Parks
TN · TY 2024
$59K
Chattanooga Ballet
General Operating Support
TN · TY 2024
$50K
Trust for Public Land-tn Office
Welcoming Places Program
TN · TY 2024
$50K
Mckamey Animal Shelter
MAC C.A.R.E.S. Center Support 2024-2025
TN · TY 2024
$50K
Sorba - Chatt Chapter
Staffing Expenses
TN · TY 2024
$50K
Houston Museum of Decorative Arts
Capital Campaign - Building Renovations
TN · TY 2024
$50K
Walker Co African Amer Hist Alumni Assoc
Walker Co African Amer Memorial & Community Park
GA · TY 2024
$50K
Main Street Athens
Kitchen Incubator and Outdoor Dining Experience
TN · TY 2024
$50K
YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga
Teaching Kitchen
TN · TY 2024
$50K
Chatt Foundation (fka Community Kitche
"A Seat at Our Table" Capital Campaign
TN · TY 2024
$50K
Tenngreen Land Conservancy
Conserving Land within the Cradle of Southern Appalachia
TN · TY 2024
$50K
City of Lafayette
Farmers Market Pavilion
GA · TY 2024
$50K
Splash
General Operating Support
TN · TY 2024
$45K
Chatt Design Studio
CIVIQ Speaker Series 2024-2025
TN · TY 2024
$43K
Scenic City Clay Arts
General Operating Support
TN · TY 2024
$43K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.