Lumos Foundation is a private corporation based in NASHVILLE, TN. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. It holds total assets of $5M. Annual income is reported at $1.6M. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to available records, Lumos Foundation has made 6 grants totaling $478K, with a median grant of $85K. The foundation has distributed between $81K and $221K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $221K distributed across 2 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $111K, with an average award of $80K. Grant recipients are concentrated in Tennessee. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Lumos Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 6 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TN.
Lumos Foundation has distributed a total of $478K across 6 grants. The median grant size is $85K, with an average of $80K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $111K.
Lumos Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Lumos Foundation is headquartered in NASHVILLE, TN.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Leu | PRESIDENT | $102K | $31K | $132K |
| Amy Strauss Josefek | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Debbie Banks Skellenger | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$281K
Total Assets
$4.4M
Fair Market Value
$4.4M
Net Worth
$4.2M
Grants Paid
$81K
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$160K
Distribution Amount
$193K
Total: $4.2M
Total Grants
6
Total Giving
$478K
Average Grant
$80K
Median Grant
$85K
Unique Recipients
1
Most Common Grant
$111K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont UniversityENDOWMENT FOR LUMOS TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS | Nashville, TN | $81K | 2023 |
Other foundations that have funded Lumos Foundation.
| Funder | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Robinson Charitable Trust 12231992 | $500K | 2022 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| Richard Robinson Charitable Trust 12231992 | $500K | 2022 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| Immovable Movers Foundation | $10K | 2022 | Ukraine Relief for Kids Fund |
| The Emily Benatar Foundation | $5K | 2022 | GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED |
| 2018 | 990PF | View |
| 2017 | 990PF | View |
| 2016 | 990PF | View |
| Pat And Fred Bass Family Foundation |
| $1K |
| 2022 |
| GENERAL |
| The Central National-Gottesman Foundation | $15K | 2021 | GENERAL PURPOSE |
| The Emily Benatar Foundation | $3K | 2020 | GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED |
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