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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. Total assets have grown from $3M in 2011 to $4.4M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. 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.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
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 | N/A |
| Debbie Banks Skellenger | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$281K
Total Assets
$4.4M
Fair Market Value
$4.4M
Net Worth
$4.2M
Grants Paid
$81K
Contributions
N/A
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 |
UNION CITY, TN
CHATTANOOGA, TN
NASHVILLE, TN