The Lumpkin Family Foundation, created in 1953, is a private foundation that provides grants to meritorious nonprofit organizations for the betterment of the community, the nation and the world. We are dedicated to supporting education, preserving and protecting the environment and fostering opportunities for leadership, with special consideration to our heritage in Central Illinois.
FALL CYCLE OPEN! Application DEADLINE: August 16, 2010 |
Nonprofits can now apply through goodWORKSconnect.org for up to $1,500 micro-grants for nonprofit staff and board members training and professional development. If your organization is not applying for a micro-grant, you are eligible to apply to be on the grant review committee. To learn more and apply, visit www.goodWORKSconnect.org/grants. View a list of micro-grants awarded for the first cycle by clicking here. |
FALL CYCLE OPENS AUGUST 1! Letters of Inquiry DEADLINE: |
The Lumpkin Family Fund makes grants to organizations working in East Central Illinois toward long-term improvements in: • Environmental Health • Preventative (human) Health • Education & Community Access to the Arts • Civic Engagement & Community / Nonprofit Organizational Leadership Click here for more program information. If after doing so you still have questions, please call (217) 235-3361 and speak to a staff member. |
The Lumpkin Family Foundation adopts a new strategic plan. |
Check out our planned activities for 2010-2013 by clicking here. |
The Lumpkin Family Foundation has moved all of our grant application and reporting processes on-line. |
Click here (https://www.grantinterface.com/lumpkin/Common/LogOn.aspx) to register with the system. You will only have to do this once and your user name and password is good for all future grant programs. If you are unable to use the online system please contact Mary at mary.weber@consolidated.com or 217-235-3361. |
July and August Community Convenings are quickly approaching! |
Wednesday, July 28: "Paradise by the Dashboard Light" - Champaign Wednesday, August 11:"Board Roles/Responsibilities and Engagement" - Mattoon For a list of all upcoming or previous convenings, click here. |
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Join us online to ensure you receive monthly updates! Our vision is to become an online community, where the people doing good work (YOU!) contribute content and help us determine the future. For more information and to join the conversation, visit www.goodWORKSconnect.org! |
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