Building a Better World™ Since 1973
LP Foundation
The LP Foundation, an independent 501 (c)(3) nonprofit funded by LP, has donated over $23 million to nonprofits and public schools in the communities where we live and work.
Guiding by Purpose
Our Initiatives
Guided by a seven-member Board of Trustees, all LP team members appointed by our CEO, the Foundation supports initiatives in:
Affordable Housing: Supporting home-building initiatives in LP operational areas
Environmental Stewardship: Protecting ecosystems and supporting resilient, biodiverse forests
Future Workforce Development: Attracting diverse talent in manufacturing, forestry and construction trades
Programs That Make an Impact
Our Giving Programs
The LP Foundation drives impact through five key programs:
Community Grants: Annual grants to nonprofits and schools, distributed by local LP facilities to address unique community needs.
Disaster Relief: Over $1.5 million donated since 2017 to support communities after natural and man-made disasters.
Donation Match: Matching team member donations up to $1,000 per employee per year, with over $1 million donated since 2013.
Board Service Grants: Up to $1,000 annually for nonprofits where LP team members serve as board members.
Gary Sinise Foundation Partnership: Supporting the R.I.S.E. program to build mortgage-free homes for wounded veterans and first responders.
Investing in Our Hometown
Nashville Grant Process
Part of our Community Grants program, the LP Foundation Board of Trustees reviews Nashville, Tennessee-area grant requests annually. The deadline for 2025 grants has passed. Applications for 2026 are due March 31, 2026.
To apply, complete the application using the button below.
For grants from a local LP facility, contact the mill directly. See our locations here.
