Layne Foundation
Accepts applications
Layne Foundation is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $900,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $300,000 and the largest $400,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$900,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$300,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$96.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $500,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $200,000 | 1 | $76.3 million |
| 2024 | $500,000 | 2 | $86.7 million |
| 2025 | $900,000 | 3 | $96.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Paul Nelson 4 Dorchester, Irvine, CA 92620 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (714) 812-6867, paul.r.nelson@laynefoundation.org |
| What to submit | Audited annual financial statement |
| Restrictions | Church financing |
What Layne Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $400,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $300,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $200,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hope | Cancer medical research | $400,000 |
| St Jude Children's | Cancer medical research | $300,000 |
| Individual | Alheimers medical research | $200,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Wesley M Mason
- Paul R Nelson
- Chad C Wilcox
- Michael A Peterson
- Scott L Semans
Questions people ask
Does Layne Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Layne Foundation give?
$900,000 in tax year 2025, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $300,000.
Who runs Layne Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Wesley M Mason (Treasurer), Paul R Nelson (President), Chad C Wilcox (Vice President) and Michael A Peterson (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Layne Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and youth programs.