Private foundation · Chattanooga, TN
Lyndhurst Foundation Inc
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
Top recipients
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
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.