The Lanegate Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lanegate Foundation is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2025 it gave $141,000 in 25 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$141,000
- Number of grants25
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was up from $137,500 the year before.
40% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $100,000 | 22 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $137,500 | 24 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $141,000 | 25 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
The Lanegate 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 The Lanegate Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22 | $130,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 1 | $3,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Two East Sixty-Second Street Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Heartbeat Opera LTD | General support | $11,000 |
| Transforming Lives | General support | $11,000 |
| FDR Hyde Park Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Musicambia Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Philipstown Aging at Home | General support | $10,000 |
| Seven West Forty Third Street Foundation Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| Rehabilitation Through the Arts | General support | $5,500 |
| Garrison Children's Education Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr | General support | $5,000 |
| Philipstown Behavioral Health Hub Inc | General support | $5,000 |
| Princeton University | General support | $5,000 |
| Ashokan Center Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Biologists Without Borders | General support | $3,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | General support | $3,000 |
| Highlands Current Inc | General support | $3,000 |
| Adirondack Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Cold Spring Farmers Market Inc | General support | $2,500 |
| Columbia University | General support | $2,500 |
| Desmond-Fish Public Library | General support | $2,500 |
| Haldane School Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Hudson Highlands Nature Museum | General support | $2,500 |
| Women's Money Matters | General support | $2,500 |
| Jalopy Theatre & School of Music | General support | $2,000 |
| Philipstown Soccer Club | General support | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rudolph S Rauch III
- G David Hamar JD Cpa
Questions people ask
Does The Lanegate Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lanegate Foundation give?
$141,000 in tax year 2025, across 25 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Lanegate Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Rudolph S Rauch III (Pres & Chair) and G David Hamar JD Cpa (Treasurer).
What does The Lanegate Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.