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The Lumpkin Family Foundation

Fostering healthy, sustainable communities

Grant Programs

Youth Gardeners
Gardeneers

Our Geographic Focus

Our grantmaking is deeply rooted in East Central Illinois, the original service area of Illinois Consolidated Telephone (ICTC), the company founded by the Lumpkin family in 1894. We also support organizations in Chicago and national organizations whose efforts align with our core focus on promoting health and wellness through sustainable food systems, mental health initiatives, and regenerative agriculture.

About Us

Our Mission & Vision

The Lumpkin Family Foundation is guided by the vision of a Healthy, Sustainable World.

We activate progress toward this vision through our mission, "Supporting people working together to build healthy, sustainable communities in East Central Illinois and across the U.S."

Past Grantees

Sola Gratia - LHC
Sola Gratia Farm

Latest News

Kids Riding Bicycles

Foundation News
Posted April 23, 2025

Request for Proposals: Evaluation of LFF’s Work in East Central Illinois

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Foundation News
Posted April 11, 2025

LFF Holds Grantee Listening Session

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Community News, Grantee News
Posted March 10, 2025

LFF Grantee Receives National Land Trust Accreditation

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GRaphic to promote IL Soil Health Week 2025, white text on green background

Grantee News
Posted February 18, 2025

4th Annual Soil Health Week

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Foundation News
Posted February 5, 2025

North Lawndale Fresh Program Announces 2025 Call for Ideas

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Ambraw Woods Hikers

Foundation News, Videos
Posted January 24, 2025

Land, Health, Community Now Accepting Letters of Inquiry

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We support people working together to build healthy, sustainable communities in East Central Illinois and across the U.S.

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