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Votum Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in LAKELAND, FL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is Lawrence W Maxwell. It holds total assets of $24.3M. Annual income is reported at $14.4M. Total assets have grown from $7.6M in 2011 to $24.3M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 6 states, including Florida, Georgia, Indiana. According to available records, Votum Foundation Inc. has made 20 grants totaling $5.8M, with a median grant of $135K. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $1M, with an average award of $290K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Florida, Georgia, Kansas, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Votum Foundation Inc. reported 20 individual grants totaling $5.8 million in 2021 across its IRS Form 990-PF filings, with a median grant of $135,000. Half of those grants fell between $50,000 and $250,000. Its largest single grant in the record was $1.0 million. Its most recent available filing, for fiscal year 2022, reports $1.0 million in total giving.
The largest share of grants went to organizations in FL (8 of 20), followed by GA (4) and OH (2). In total the foundation's grantees span 6 states. Of its 11 distinct grantees, 82 percent received funding more than once, so repeat relationships are the norm rather than the exception. Its largest institutional recipients were World Hope International ($2.1 million), Lakeland Christian Academy ($2.0 million) and Indiana Wesleyan University ($400,000).
Computed from 20 individual grant records (2021) in this foundation's IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings, reaching 6 states. Source: IRS 990-PF.
Smallest Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$135K
Average Grant
$290K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 10 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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.
Votum Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 20 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in FL, GA, KS.
Votum Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $5.8M across 20 grants. The median grant size is $135K, with an average of $290K. Individual grants have ranged from $25K to $1M.
Support may be made for a wide variety of charitable activities including education, health, arts and cultural, human service, and civic and environmental programs.
Votum Foundation Inc. is headquartered in LAKELAND, FL. While based in FL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
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| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anita K Maxwell | VP/SECTRY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Benjamin De Falk | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lawrence W Maxwell | PRES/TREAS | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Amanda R Drost | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$24.3M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$24.3M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
20
Total Giving
$5.8M
Average Grant
$290K
Median Grant
$135K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2021 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids ArkMINISTRY | Lakeland, FL | $170K | 2021 |
| World Hope InternationalMINISTRY | Atlanta, GA | $1M | 2021 |
| Lakeland Christian AcademyEDUCATION | Lakeland, FL | $1M | 2021 |
| Harvest PartnersMINISTRY | Olathe, KS | $250K | 2021 |
| Indiana Wesleyan UniversityEDUCATION | Marion, IN | $200K | 2021 |
| Equip Leadership IncMINISTRY | Duluth, GA | $100K | 2021 |
| Tampa Muslim OutreachMINISTRY | Tampa, FL | $50K | 2021 |
| Warner UniversityEDUCATION | Lake Wales, FL | $50K | 2021 |
| Prison Fellowship InternationalCOMMUNITY ASSISTANCE | Lansdowne, VA | $25K | 2021 |
| Ohio Christian UniversityEDUCATION | Circleville, OH | $25K | 2021 |
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