Lanier Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lanier Family Foundation is a private foundation in Huntsville, Alabama. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $21,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$50,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$21,500
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was down from $58,500 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $46,000 | 12 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $58,500 | 12 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $50,000 | 12 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Lanier Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Lanier Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 7 | $36,000 |
| Florida | 5 | $14,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsville Hospital Foundation | Supports health care programs | $21,500 |
| Hudson Alpha Foundation | Supports health care programs | $7,500 |
| Village of Promise | Supports funding to prevent poverty | $3,500 |
| Humane Society of Vero Beach | Supports humane treatment of animals | $3,000 |
| Mental Health Association in Indian River County | Support mental health | $3,000 |
| National Alliance for Eating Disord | Supports eating disorders | $3,000 |
| The Arc of Indian River County | Helping developmentally disabled | $3,000 |
| Heals Foundation | Supports child autism | $2,000 |
| Arts Huntsville | Supporting the local arts | $1,000 |
| Kids to Love Foundation | To support foster care | $1,000 |
| The Land Trust of North Alabama | Supports preservation of wildlife | $1,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | Supports the youth | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Frederick Lanier
- Anne Lanier
- Y Albert Moore
Questions people ask
Does Lanier Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lanier Family Foundation give?
$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Lanier Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Frederick Lanier (President), Anne Lanier (Secretary) and Y Albert Moore (Treasurer).
What does Lanier Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and disability.