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The Charles Lamar Family Foundation

Baton Rouge, Louisiana  ·  EIN 721488497  ·  Private foundation

The Charles Lamar Family Foundation is a Louisiana-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $980K in annual giving against $12.6M in assets. This page documents the 163 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Charles Lamar Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$980K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$12.6M
Total assets
163
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Charles Lamar Family Foundation funds

The Charles Lamar Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, criminal justice, early childhood education, education, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureCriminal JusticeEarly Childhood EducationEducationEnvironment & ConservationFood & AgricultureHealth CareHousing & HomelessnessK-12 Education

Populations it has supported include children, families, low-income communities, older adults, youth pop.

childrenfamilieslow-income communitiesolder adultsyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Charles Lamar Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Front Yard Bikes
CHARITABLE-YOUTH CITY LAB CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Baton Rouge, LA$250K2023
Cat Haven
CHARITABLE - FUNDING FOR ADOPTION SERVICES CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT
Baton Rouge, LA$200K2024
Companion Animal Alliance
CHARITABLE - PETS FOR LIFE PROGRAM & CANINE PARVOVIRUS PROGRAM
Baton Rouge, LA$156K2024
Baton Rouge Youth Coalition
CHARITABLE - DIGITAL DIVIDE BRIDGE - PROVIDING MOBILE HOT SPOTS FOR FELLOWS TO HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH SPEED INTERNET FOR REMOTE LEARNING IN COV
Baton Rouge, LA$102K2020
Lousiana Key Academy
CHARITABLE - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE INSTALLMENT - EXPANSION OF SCHOOL'S FACILITY
Baton Rouge, LA$100K2020
New Schools for Baton Rouge
CHARITABLE - SUPPORT FOR THE LAUNCH OF 12 NEW CHARTER SCHOOLS
Baton Rouge, LA$100K2020
Nature Conservancy of Louisiana
CHARITABLE - SUPPORT OF THE ATCHAFALAYA CONSERVATION CENTER (CONSERVATION FELLOWS PROGRAM) / FUNDING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL FLOW PROGRAM FOR THE
Baton Rouge, LA$100K2020
Lousiana Key Academy
CHARITABLE - CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PLEDGE INSTALLMENT - EXPANSION OF SCHOOL'S FACILITY
Baton Rouge, LA$100K2022
Baton Rouge Youth Coalition
CHARITABLE - SUPPORT PERSISTENCE PROGRAM
Baton Rouge, LA$100K2022
New Schools for Baton Rouge
CHARITABLE - SUPPORT FOR THE LAUNCH OF 12 NEW CHARTER SCHOOLS
Baton Rouge, LA$100K2022
Companion Animal Alliance
CHARITABLE - PETS FOR LIFE PROGRAM
Baton Rouge, LA$100K2022
Great Hearts Harveston
CHARITABLE - SUPPORT FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
Baton Rouge, LA$100K2024
Baton Rouge Youth Coalition
CHARITABLE - SUPPORT PERSISTENCE PROGRAM
Baton Rouge, LA$100K2024
Knock Knock Children's Museum
CHARITABLE - FUNDING FOR THE "KNOCK KNOCK ACCESS FOR ALL REDUCED ADMISSION" PROGRAM
Baton Rouge, LA$100K2024
Baton Rouge Youth Coalition
CHARITABLE - SUPPORT PERSISTENCE PROGRAM
Baton Rouge, LA$100K2023

The Charles Lamar Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$980K
2022$1.2M
2023$1.3M
2024$1.5M

How to apply for funding from The Charles Lamar Family Foundation

From The Charles Lamar Family Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“VARIES”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything.

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Frequently asked questions about The Charles Lamar Family Foundation

Does The Charles Lamar Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — The Charles Lamar Family Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does The Charles Lamar Family Foundation fund?
The Charles Lamar Family Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Front Yard Bikes, Cat Haven, Companion Animal Alliance. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Charles Lamar Family Foundation give in grants?
The Charles Lamar Family Foundation reported $980K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.0M over 163 grants.
Where is The Charles Lamar Family Foundation located?
The Charles Lamar Family Foundation is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 721488497.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Charles Lamar Family 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 The Charles Lamar Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.