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Foundation News
Posted July 29, 2025

LFF Welcomes New Executive Director

The Lumpkin Family Foundation, a nonprofit grantmaking organization dedicated to building healthy, sustainable communities in East Central Illinois and across the United States, is excited to announce Heidi Dusek as its new Executive Director, effective August 1, 2025.

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Foundation News
Posted July 22, 2025

Land, Health, Community-Chicago Information Session

The Lumpkin Family Foundation is pleased to announce that its 2025 Land, Health, Community-Chicago program grant cycle will open on August 22nd and will accept Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) until September 26th.

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Foundation News
Posted July 1, 2025

Standing with Our Partners in a Time of Challenge

Across the country, organizations advancing equity, justice, sustainability, and care for vulnerable communities face mounting threats.

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Farmers

Foundation News, Videos
Posted June 10, 2025

Nature-Based Climate Action Program Information Session

The Lumpkin Family Foundation is pleased to announce that its 2025 Nature-Based Climate Action program cycle will open on June 30th and will accept Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) until August 1st.

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Foundation News
Posted June 4, 2025

Land, Health, Community Awards 2025 Grantees

The Lumpkin Family Foundation’s longest-running grant program, Land, Health, Community (LHC), recently awarded 15 new and responsive grants in the East Central Illinois area, totaling $239,850.

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Coles County

Foundation News, Videos
Posted May 28, 2025

Wellness Grant Program Information Session

The Lumpkin Family Foundation is pleased to announce that its 2025 Wellness Grants for Leaders + Frontline Workers program cycle will open on June 2nd and will accept Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) until June 16th.

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