The Lomax Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyArden, North Carolina · EIN 74-2900491 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$37K
Organizations funded35
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$872K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $1,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
34% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington & Lee University | Lexington, VA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | Asheville, NC | Charity | $2,500 |
| Abccmorg | Asheville, NC | Charity | $2,000 |
| Gift of Grace Ministires | Archdale, NC | Charity | $2,000 |
| The Haywood Street Welcome Table | Asheville, NC | Charity | $2,000 |
| Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity | Asheville, NC | Charity | $1,500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hagerstown, MD | Charity | $1,500 |
| Hendersonville Rescue Mission | Hendersonville, NC | Charity | $1,500 |
| International Rescue | New York, NY | Charity | $1,500 |
| The Salvation Army | Cleveland, NC | Charity | $1,500 |
| Vecinos | Cullowhee, NC | Charity | $1,500 |
| Children International | Kansas City, MO | Charity | $1,256 |
| Beloved Asheville | Asheville, NC | Charity | $1,000 |
| Brother Wolf Animal | Asheville, NC | Charity | $1,000 |
| Mary's Place by the Sea | Ocean Grove, NJ | Charity | $1,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden Valley, TX | Charity | $1,000 |
| Redeeming Love Ministries | Colorado Springs, CO | Charity | $1,000 |
| Sierra Club | Oakland, CA | Charity | $1,000 |
| Novusway Ministries | Arden, NC | Charity | $750 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Saluda, NC | Charity | $700 |
| Appalacian Wildlife | Candler, NC | Charity | $500 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | Washington, DC | Charity | $500 |
| First Baptist Church | Tryon, NC | Charity | $500 |
| Foothills Humane Society | Tryon, NC | Charity | $500 |
| Heifer International | Brevard, NC | Charity | $500 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Charity | $500 |
| Hope Remains Youth Ranch | Wellford, SC | Charity | $400 |
| Nature Conservancy | Asheville, NC | Charity | $400 |
| Unc-Tv | Raleigh, NC | Charity | $400 |
| We Are | Durham, NC | Charity | $400 |
| Make a Wish | Bethesda, MD | Charity | $300 |
| Henderson County Rescue | Hendersonville, NC | Charity | $200 |
| Friends of the Wnc Nature Center | Asheville, NC | Charity | $109 |
| Skyland Fire and Rescue | Skyland, NC | Charity | $100 |
| Hands on Children | Hendersonville, NC | Charity | $96 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $36,611 | 35 |
| 2023 | $32,436 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513219349101661
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 74-2900491
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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