Lyndhurst Foundation Inc

Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024

Chattanooga, TNEIN 626044177 Website

Annual Giving

$7.0M+71% YoY

Grants

142

Median Grant

$16K

Organizations Funded

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Foundation Overview

Mission

invests in collaborative endeavors that improve the well-being and vitality of people, places, and natural systems in the Chattanooga region through strategies that support equitable, inclusive, and sustainable outcomes

Focus Areas

land conservation and watershed protectionpark and greenway developmenttrail and blueway projectsurban forestry and tree canopyhistoric and cultural preservationaffordable and missing-middle housingsupportive housing and neighborhood revitalizationpublic art and performing arts facilities

Grant Types

capital/capital campaignconstruction and facility renovationgeneral operating supportmatching grantsscholarshipsplanning, feasibility studies, and design grantscapacity-building and technical assistanceprogram/project grantsequipment/capital purchases

Funded Initiatives

Focus on Access and Equity, Arts and Culture, Conservation Parks and Recreation, Urban Design and Development; $4,081,093 in grants during 2023 with 120 awards

Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

Giving History

2024+71%

$7.0M

Grants

142

Median

$16K

States

2023-50%

$4.1M

Grants

120

Median

$4K

States

2022

$8.2M

Grants

123

Median

$15K

States

Grant Size Distribution

$16K

Typical Grant (Median)

$30

Smallest

$1K

25th Pctile

$57K

75th Pctile

$750K

Largest

Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $1K and $57K.

Largest Recent Grants

$750K

2024

CHA Charitable Benefit Corporation

TN · Westside Evolves Phase 1 Housing Development

$500K

2024

CNE

TN · Missing Middle Housing Expansion in Oak Grove

$325K

2024

Chatt Design Studio

TN · Montague Park Planning Process

$250K

2024

Trust for Public Land-TN Office

TN · Purchase of "Vinson" Property and Capitalize RLAF

$250K

2024

Chatt Design Studio

TN · 2024 City Center Planning Study

Geographic Focus

$6.7M118 grants

$134K10 grants

$76K2 grants

$30K1 grants

$10K1 grants

Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

Financial Overview

YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid

2024

$125.0M

$7.0M(5.6%)

2023

$123.2M

$4.1M(3.3%)

2022

$126.1M

$8.2M(6.5%)

Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.