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Lantry Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 815123339

Lantry Family Foundation is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2025 it gave $224,566 in 26 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $156,275 the year before.

48% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$82,50011$1.5 million
2024$156,27520$1.5 million
2025$224,56626$1.5 million

How to apply

Lantry 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Lantry Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to District of Columbia.

StateGrantsAmount
District of Columbia8$85,000
Tennessee5$81,000
Virginia4$35,000
New York7$16,566
Texas1$5,000
North Carolina1$2,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 26 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Episcopal School of Knoxville
Knoxville, TN
In support of the capital campaign for the construction of a tennis court complex in order to develop a program that can provide access for underprivileged children in the community - project completion balance$50,000
White House Historical Association
Washington, DC
In support of the teachers' institute and the lantry K-12 education fellow to further the association's educational initiatives and teacher development programs$30,000
Individual
DC
$15,000
Washington Opera Society
Washington, DC
In support of the opera education initiative to foster the next generation of opera enthusiasts$15,000
Mount Vernon Ladies Association
Mount Vernon, VA
In support of the revitalization of mount vernon's education center exhibition on george washington's biography$10,000
Sevatruck Foundation
Fairfax, VA
To help provide hot, nutritious meals to underprivileged school-aged children to assist in allowing the children to reach their full potential$10,000
Knox County Imagination Library
Knoxville, TN
In support of the opportunities for early literacy education for the children and families of knox county, tn$10,000
Knoxville Children's Theater
Knoxville, TN
In support of the capital campaign for an expanded venue conducive to the growth of educational opportunities provided to the children of east tennessee at no cost$10,000
Helen Ross McNabb Foundation
Knoxville, TN
In support of the mcnabb center's services improving lives throughout east tennessee$10,000
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation
Washington, DC
To establish an endowment in support of military children$10,000
Armed Services Arts Partnership
Alexandria, VA
In support of anthology book project for veterans$10,000
Washington Global Public Charter School
Washington, DC
To provide computers for a new computer lab$5,000
American Heart Association
Dallas, TX
In support of the 2025 new york city counsel for a casue campaign$5,000
Washington Tattoo
Leesburg, VA
In support of military musical performances that promote mental wellness for veterans, first responders, and families$5,000
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Callicoon, NY
To provide a monthly luncheon to senior citizens so that they may have an opportunity for fellowship and conversation in their faith community$5,000
Sibley Memorial Hospital Foundation
Washington, DC
In support of the maternal health access program$5,000
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York, NY
In support of the educational opportunities offered by the museum$3,500
Mt Sinai Health System
New York, NY
In support of innovative medical research$3,191
Hancock Community Education Foundation
Hancock, NY
In support of the weekend backpack program to provide nutrition to underprivileged children in the community$3,000
Medstar University Georgetown
Washington, DC
In honor of dr. Sussman in support of women's health$2,500
The Viva School of Dance
Washington, DC
In support of tuition scholarships for the pre-professional training program$2,500
Wake Forest University
Winstonsalem, NC
To provide support for the wake forest fund for student aid and the yellow ribbon initiative$2,000
Museum of Modern Art
New York, NY
In support of educational opportunities offered by the museum$1,200
Covenant Health Foundation
Knoxville, TN
In support of the childbirth center at parkwest medical center$1,000
Neue Galerie
New York, NY
In support of educational opportunities offered by the museum$500
The New York Historical
New York, NY
In support of educational opportunities offered by the museum$175

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Lantry Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Lantry Family Foundation give?

$224,566 in tax year 2025, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Lantry Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists Anne L Lantry (President), Robert W Taylor (Vice President) and Anne Marie Rogers (Secretary).

What does Lantry Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.

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