Lauren Cecil Scholarship Fund
Historical FunderLexington, North Carolina · EIN 46-3220497 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $6,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | LORI FRANK CECIL |
|---|---|
| Address | 145 LORVEN DRIVE, LEXINGTON NC 27292 |
| LAURENSLADDER@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS SHOULD REACH OUT TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS NOTED THROUGH THE WEBSITE IN ORDER TO OBATAIN INFORMATION ON CONTRIBUTION REQUEST |
| Deadlines | 05/31 |
| Restrictions | CONTRIBUTIONS ARE CONSIDERED FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET THE MISSION OF LAUREN'S LADDER. LAUREN'S LADDER SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE EDUCATIONAL, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH OF CHILDREN. LIKE THE RUNGS ON A LADDER, EACH OF THESE COMPONENTS IS NECESSARY FOR CHILDREN TO GROW AND THRIVE INTO HEALTH ADULTS. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| I Am J3 | Lexington, NC | Grant | $6,000 |
| Greensboro College | Greensboro, NC | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Unc-Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill, NC | Scholarship | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | Unknown | 0 |
| 2022 | $52,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349104222
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3220497
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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