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Private foundation · EIN 20-8203226

Lumos

Nashville, TN

Lumos is a private foundation based in Nashville, TN. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, it reported $105K in grants and contributions paid across 2 grants, with $5.44M in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Belmont University and The Branch of Nashville.

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Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2025. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2025

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Belmont UniversityNashville, TNEndowment for Lumos Travel Scholarships$79,949
The Branch of NashvilleNashville, TNOperating Support$25,000

Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Lumos accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2025, Lumos makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Lumos give each year?

For tax year 2025, it reported $104,949 in grants and contributions paid (2 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Lumos funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Belmont University (TN), $79.9K and The Branch of Nashville (TN), $25K.