Private foundation · Portland, ME (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Lunder Foundation
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 1 totaling $100
- Typical grant
- $100 (1 grant)
- A realistic first ask
- About $100, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County · plus 152 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
- Total giving that year
- $24.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $24.4M | $100 | 1 |
| 2024 | $21.8M | $100 | 1 |
| 2023 | $18.6M | $100 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- The lunder foundation co kenilworth · Portland · 2077757676
- What to send
- 1. A brief (1-3 page) letter describing the project, drive or campaign. This should include a statement of need, number of people benefited, geographic area served, total fund raising goal, and amount requested from the foundation. 2. Capital campaigns and special projects should also include a budget. 3. Organizations should enclose a copy of their 501(c)(3) determination letter. 4. Other supporting materials.
- Limits
- The foundation contributes to organizations in the fields of higher education, the arts and health care. The foundation also contributes to worthy charities within its principal area of geographic interest of maine and massachusetts. When considering major grants, the foundation normally requires that the grantee raise matching funds from other organizations and individuals in order to qualify for the grant.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Peter LunderTreasurer & director
- Paula LunderChair & director
- John B EmoryDirector
- Kevin M GillisPresident
- Steven W LunderDirector
- Alan E LunderDirector
- Marc F LunderDirector
- Marjorie J LunderDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | Annual fund | $100 |