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. 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.
