The Doug and Gay Lane Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Doug and Gay Lane Foundation is a private foundation in Boca Grande, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 17 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $500,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$10.4 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
35% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $507,000 | 7 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 16 | $9.7 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 17 | $10.4 million |
How to apply
The Doug and Gay Lane 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 Doug and Gay Lane Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $621,000 |
| Florida | 4 | $234,875 |
| New York | 2 | $200,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $152,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $80,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lehigh University | Athletic department | $500,000 |
| Montclair Foundation | Special arts | $150,000 |
| Columbia University Irving Medical Center | Research | $150,000 |
| Friends of Boca Grande | General purposes | $100,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson University Hospital | Scholarship fund | $100,000 |
| Radcliffe Creek School | General purposes | $80,000 |
| Special Operation Warrior Foundation | Delta force | $69,875 |
| Perlman Music Program Suncoast | General purposes | $55,000 |
| Accent Dance | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Healthnetwork Foundation | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation | General purposes | $50,000 |
| Swim Across America | General purposes | $10,250 |
| Arts Quest | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Never Forget Ride | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Moravian Manor | General purposes | $10,000 |
| Rockland Development Program | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Upper Saucon Ambulance Corps | General purposes | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas C Lane
- Sharon Gay Lane
Questions people ask
Does The Doug and Gay Lane Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Doug and Gay Lane Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Doug and Gay Lane Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas C Lane (Trustee) and Sharon Gay Lane (Trustee).
What does The Doug and Gay Lane Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.