Lance Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lance Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $175,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $30,000. 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$175,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.1 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2025 was up from $122,000 the year before.
70% 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 | $165,000 | 7 | $825,496 |
| 2024 | $122,000 | 8 | $807,492 |
| 2025 | $175,000 | 12 | $1.1 million |
How to apply
Lance 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 Lance Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 5 | $80,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $40,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $30,000 |
| Colorado | 2 | $15,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Mission Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Wycliffe Bible Translators Inc | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| E2 Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Kingdom on the Move Church | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Kingdom Labs Inc NFP | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Orbis Ministries Inc | Travel Less Fund | $10,000 |
| Pursuit 53 | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The New Horizons Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| United Indian Missions Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| H4OPE | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The New Horizons Foundation Inc | Global Commerce Network (GCN) project, led by Darrell Dooyema | $5,000 |
| United Indian Missions Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerry Bangert
- Deborah Lance
- Madeleine Lance
- Matthew Alexander Lance
- Michael Lance
Questions people ask
Does Lance Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lance Family Foundation give?
$175,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Lance Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jerry Bangert (Dir), Deborah Lance (Dir), Madeleine Lance (Dir) and Matthew Alexander Lance (Dir) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lance Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.