Mission
PROMOTE/SUPPORT CHRISTIAN EDUCATION WITH WORK STUDY/AGRICULTURAL EMPHASIS.
Public Charity
THE LAYMAN FOUNDATION
THE LAYMAN FOUNDATION is a private foundation categorized as Public Charity based in CHATTANOOGA, TN. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $603K, expenses of $551K, total assets of $2.5M. Imperigo tracks 35 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $1.7M.
EIN: 620535344
CHATTANOOGA, TN
Federated Giving Programs
NTEE: T70
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$603K
Total Expenses$551K
Total Assets$2.5M
Grants Given35
Grant Total$1.7M
Filing Years2020–2024
Where $100 goes at The Layman Foundation
How The Layman Foundation divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 8 years.
$80
Programs
the work itself
$20
Management
running the organization
$0
Fundraising
none reported
No fundraising costs are reported. That often means fundraising runs through a separate affiliated organization that files its own return.
Inside the $80 for programs
$80
Secondary education--us-funded various capital projects, debt reduction, operating needs, and other assistance to promote/support christian education
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Before you apply to The Layman Foundation
Who to contact, what to include, deadlines, typical grant size and geographic focus are available with membership.
Sample Grants Given
OPERA/CAP/SCH FDS
$151,587
HERITAGE ACADEMY
OPERA/CAP/SCH FDS
$125,397
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
$49,206
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
$46,825
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS
$29,365
Showing up to 5 of 35 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
BOARD MEMBER
Albert Dittes
BOARD MEMBER
Charlene Rodman
VICE PRESIDE
Chester Clark
BOARD MEMBER
Debbie Baker
SECRETARY/TR
Ron Oxentenko
PRESIDENT
Steve Dickman
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $603K | $551K | $2.5M |
| 2023 | $303K | $374K | $2.4M |
| 2022 | $430K | $394K | $2.5M |
| 2021 | $527K | $523K | $2.5M |
| 2020 | $133K | $152K | $4.2M |
Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $133K to $603K (+355%), with total assets most recently reported at $2.5M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AR, CA, NC, OK, TN, TX, and 2 other states.
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Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.