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Website Page with Picture of a Park and Text Reading "Lumpkin Family Foundation: Fostering Healthy, Sustainable Communities."

Foundation News
Posted December 4, 2024

LFF Unveils New Website

Welcome to the Lumpkin Family Foundation’s new website! Our site has a fresh new look, but still reflects our dedication to East Central Illinois and the history of the Lumpkin family.

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Farmers tending crops

Reports
Posted December 3, 2024

2024 Grant Seeker Survey Results

Every few years, LFF undertakes a full assessment of our grantmaking practices by inviting input from grantees and applicants through an independent consultant.

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Land, Health, Community - Chicago Fall 2024 Grants Cycle

Foundation News
Posted July 30, 2024

Land, Health, Community-Chicago Fall 2024 Grants Cycle

The Aspiramos Juntos program has been renamed Land, Health, Community—Chicago (LHC-C).

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LFF to Offer Wellness Grants

Foundation News
Posted July 18, 2024

LFF Offers Wellness Grants

Support for community mental health programming within East Central Illinois and the Chicagoland region has become a priority for The Lumpkin Family Foundation (LFF).

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Landscape

Reports
Posted November 1, 2022

Illinois Natural History Survey Completes Report on Agriculture

At a recent meeting of Lumpkin grantees and partners, the Illinois Natural History Survey presented its report, Overview of Agriculture and Land Use & Conservation Practices.

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Landscape

Reports
Posted November 1, 2022

LFF Releases Community Landscape Scan

In recent interviews of community leaders across LFF communities, constituent leaders offered insights into their assets and challenges.

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