Louisiana-Pacific Foundation
Historical FunderNashville, Tennessee · EIN 23-7268660 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$616K
Organizations funded107
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$11K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | BREEANNA BECKHAM |
|---|---|
| Address | 1610 West End Ave, NASHVILLE TN 37203 |
| Phone | 6159866731 |
| LPFOUNDATION@LPCORP. COM | |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL APPLICATION FORM IS USED. ORGANIZATIONS SEEKING FUNDING FROM THE FOUNDATION ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL LETTER. THE LETTER MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND FORMAT: 1. CONTACT INFORMATION ORGANIZATION NAME ADDRESS PHONE FAX AND WEB ADDRESS CONTACT NAME TITLE PHONE FAX AND E-MAIL 2. ORGANIZATION INFORMATION ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENT PURPOSE AND GOALS DEMOGRAPHICS AND GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION OF SERVED POPULATION ORGANIZATIONS TOTAL REVENUE ASSETS AND EXPENSES 3. PROJECT INFORMATION. PROVIDE THE PROJECT NAME DESCRIBE THE PROJECT AND ITS DESIRED OUTCOMES DESCRIBE HOW THE PROJECT SUPPORTS THE LP FOUNDATION FOCUS AREAS GRANT AMOUNT REQUESTED TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET THE PROPOSAL SHOULD NOT EXCEED TWO PAGES DOUBLE SPACED. SUBMIT THE LETTER VIA E-MAIL TO LPFOUNDATION@LPCORP. COM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | FOR AN ORGANIZATION TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR FUNDING IT MUST: 1. HAVE 501C3 NONPROFIT STATUS OR BE A PUBLIC SCHOOL 2. OPERATE OR HAVE PROGRAMS WITHIN ONE OR MORE OF LPS FOCUS AREAS. LP FOUNDATION FOCUSES GIVING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SHELTER PROGRAMS PUBLIC EDUCATION SOCIAL SERVICES ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS 3. SERVE COMMUNITIES WHERE LP EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS LIVE AND WORK 4. PRIORITY IS GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS OR PROJECTS IN WHICH LP EMPLOYEES ARE INVOLVED AS VOLUNTEERS. |
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
63% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, TN | General | $100,000 |
| Hard Bargain Mt Hope Redevelopment Inc | Franklin, TN | General | $30,000 |
| Head of Lakes United Way | Duluth, MN | General | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville | Nashville, TN | General | $25,000 |
| Goodwill Industries Of Middle Tennessee Inc | Nashville, TN | General | $20,000 |
| Tennessee Environmental Council | Nashville, TN | General | $20,000 |
| United Way Of Southwest Alabama Inc | Mobile, AL | General | $20,000 |
| Rebuilding Together Nashville | Nashville, TN | General | $15,000 |
| Gift Cards For My Peeps Np | Jasper, TX | General | $15,000 |
| Rsu29 | Houlton, ME | General | $15,000 |
| Tennessee Wildlife Federation Inc | Nashville, TN | General | $15,000 |
| Carthage Fire Department | Carthage, TX | General | $15,000 |
| Hayward Community School District | Hayward, WI | General | $15,000 |
| The Nashville Tree Foundation | Nashville, TN | General | $10,000 |
| Luce County Ambulance Service | Newberry, MI | General | $10,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Franklin, TN | General | $10,000 |
| PENCIL Foundation | Nashville, TN | General | $10,000 |
| Centennial Park Conservancy | Nashville, TN | General | $10,000 |
| tnAchieves | Knoxville, TN | General | $10,000 |
| Friends Of Mill Ridge Park | Antioch, TN | General | $10,000 |
| 4 13 Strong Inc | Nashville, TN | General | $10,000 |
| Three Rivers United Temporary Housing Inc | Tomahawk, WI | General | $10,000 |
| West Iron Forestry Club | Sagola, MI | General | $7,500 |
| Star Volunteers | Sagola, MI | General | $7,500 |
| Scottsburg Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization | Roxboro, NC | General | $7,500 |
| North Carolina Prescribed Fire Council | Roxboro, NC | General | $7,500 |
| Hanceville High School | Hanceville, AL | General | $7,500 |
| Cullman Caring For Kids Inc | Hanceville, AL | General | $7,500 |
| Scottsburg Elementary School | Roxboro, NC | General | $7,500 |
| Western Lake Superior Habitat for Humanity | Duluth, MN | General | $7,500 |
| LP Cares Fund | Nashville, TN | General | $5,920 |
| United Way of Cullman County | Cullman, AL | General | $5,855 |
| LP Cares Fund | Nashville, TN | General | $5,565 |
| LP Cares Fund | Nashville, TN | General | $5,378 |
| American Red Cross | Nashville, TN | General | $5,000 |
| Two Harbors Food Shelf | TwoHarbors, MN | General | $5,000 |
| North Wilkes High School | Northwilkesboro, NC | General | $5,000 |
| East Wilkes High | Northwilkesboro, NC | General | $5,000 |
| Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary | Greenbay, WI | General | $5,000 |
| Pulaski High School | Greenbay, WI | General | $5,000 |
| Greater Green Bay Habitat For Humanity | Greenbay, WI | General | $5,000 |
| Chemung Schuyler Steuben Workforce Development Inc | Bath, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Steuben County Habitat For Humanity | Bath, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Yooper Youth | Newberry, MI | General | $5,000 |
| Harpeth Conservancy | Brentwood, TN | General | $5,000 |
| NABA Foundation | Greenbelt, MD | General | $5,000 |
| Landmark Conservancy Inc | Hayward, WI | General | $5,000 |
| Junior Achievement Of Middle Tennessee | Nashville, TN | General | $5,000 |
| Landmark Conservancy Inc | Hayward, WI | General | $5,000 |
| LP Cares Fund | Nashville, TN | General | $3,575 |
| Kinship Of Tomahawk Inc | Tomahawk, WI | General | $3,500 |
| Silver Bay Food Shelf | SilverBay, MN | General | $2,500 |
| Wreaths Across America | ColumbiaFalls, ME | General | $1,640 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville | Nashville, TN | General | $1,500 |
| PENCIL Foundation | Nashville, TN | General | $1,500 |
| Tomahawk High School | Tomahawk, WI | General | $1,500 |
| Caribou Little League | Caribou, ME | General | $1,000 |
| CASA Nashville | Nashville, TN | General | $1,000 |
| Monroe Harding Inc | Nashville, TN | General | $1,000 |
| Texas Forestry Association Educational Fund Inc | Lufkin, TX | General | $1,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 107 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $616,229 | 107 |
| 2024 | $684,566 | 83 |
| 2023 | $652,627 | 106 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641299349101304
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7268660
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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