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Looking Out Foundation

Nashville, Tennessee  ·  EIN 455300890  ·  Private foundation

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Looking Out Foundation has awarded $2.3M across 62 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Children in Conflict. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$680K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$173K
Total assets
62
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Looking Out Foundation funds

Looking Out Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, criminal justice, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCriminal JusticeEducationDisaster Relief & Emergency AidFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessLgbtq RightsMental Health

Populations it has supported include children, families, foster youth, homeless population, justice involved, lgbtq people.

childrenfamiliesfoster youthhomeless populationjustice involvedlgbtq peoplelow-income communitiesolder adults

Grant history

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

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Children in Conflict
To support the most vulnerable children affected by war around the world
New York, NY$250K2022
Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund
To support education, research, and litigation for the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country
New York, NY$140K2022
Center for Contemplative Justice
To support LGBTQIA+ community initiatives throughout Tennessee
Nashville, TN$135K2023
Tn Equality Project Foundation
To support LGBTQIA+ community initiatives throughout Tennessee
Nashville, TN$135K2023
Outmemphis
To support LGBTQIA+ community initiatives in the Memphis, TN area
Memphis, TN$135K2023
Nashville Lgbt Chamber Foundation
To support LGBTQIA+ community initiatives in the Nashville, TN area
Nashville, TN$135K2023
Kaleidoscope Ministries Inc
To support LGBTQIA+ community initiatives in the New York City area
New York, NY$100K2023
The Trevor Project Inc
To support youth suicide prevention efforts in the LGBTQIA+ community
West Hollywood, CA$100K2023
We the Protesters Obo Campaign Zero
To support finding solutions to ending police violence in America
New York, NY$100K2020
Take Action Minnesota Education Fund Obo Black Visions Collective
To support the organization of Black communities and help dismantle systems of violence
St Paul, MN$100K2020
Carolina Abortion Fund
To support safe healthcare
Raleigh, NC$55K2022
Wrrap
To support safe healthcare
Santa Monica, CA$55K2022
Midwest Access Coalition
To support safe healthcare
Chicago, IL$55K2022
Holler Health Justice
To support safe healthcare
Charleston, WV$55K2022
Unmanageable
To support the mobilization of resources for independent artists engaged in social change work
Nashville, TN$40K2023

Looking Out Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$10K
2019$30K
2020$260K
2022$904K
2023$925K
2024$220K

How to apply for funding from Looking Out Foundation

Looking Out 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. You can review the foundation directly at lookingoutfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Looking Out Foundation

Does Looking Out Foundation accept grant applications?
Looking Out 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 Looking Out Foundation fund?
Looking Out Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Children in Conflict, Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, Center for Contemplative Justice. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Looking Out Foundation give in grants?
Looking Out Foundation reported $680K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.3M over 62 grants.
Where is Looking Out Foundation located?
Looking Out Foundation is based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 455300890.
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About this profile. This page is built from Looking Out 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 Looking Out Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.