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Lantern Foundation

Hickory, North Carolina  ·  EIN 850713747  ·  Private foundation

Lantern Foundation is a private foundation based in Hickory, North Carolina. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.0M in grants paid and $314K in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 1 individual grants from this funder — $250K awarded across 2024 — including its support for public safety. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.0M
Annual giving (FY2024)
$314K
Total assets
1
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Lantern Foundation funds

Lantern Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on public safety.

Public Safety

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Lantern Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Randolph County Sherriff's Department
START UP OF INVICTUS PROJECT
Asheboro, NC$250K2024

How to apply for funding from Lantern Foundation

Lantern Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Lantern Foundation

Does Lantern Foundation accept grant applications?
Lantern Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Lantern Foundation fund?
Lantern Foundation's grants focus on public safety. Recent recipients include Randolph County Sherriff's Department. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Lantern Foundation give in grants?
Lantern Foundation reported $2.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2024). Across all years in our data it has awarded $250K over 1 grants.
Where is Lantern Foundation located?
Lantern Foundation is based in Hickory, North Carolina. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 850713747.
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About this profile. This page is built from Lantern Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Lantern Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.