D Gaines Lanier Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
D Gaines Lanier Family Foundation is a private foundation in Atlanta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $753,137 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $208,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$753,137
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$208,000
- Assets$20.9 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2024 was down from $785,000 the year before.
74% of its 2024 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 | $785,000 | 11 | $17.4 million |
| 2024 | $753,137 | 19 | $20.9 million |
How to apply
D Gaines Lanier 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 D Gaines Lanier Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 9 | $628,085 |
| Virginia | 2 | $60,000 |
| Georgia | 6 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $52 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Circle of Care | General fund | $208,000 |
| Mercy Medical Ministry | General purpose | $125,000 |
| Emac Foundation | General fund | $100,000 |
| Marannook Inc | General fund | $90,000 |
| Campus Outreach Co Serve | General fund | $60,000 |
| Redeeming Grace | General fund | $50,000 |
| The President's Theatre | General fund | $20,000 |
| Christian Service Center | General purposegeneral purpose | $15,000 |
| Springwood School | General purpose | $13,085 |
| Exceptional Foundation East Alabama | General purpose | $12,000 |
| Esperanza House | General fund | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Chambers Co Drug Court | General fund | $10,000 |
| Global Impact International | General purpose | $10,000 |
| William Davies Shelter Inc | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Exchange Club Family Resource Center | General purpose | $5,000 |
| First Baptist Church | General purposegeneral purpose | $5,000 |
| Northwest Ga Hunger Ministries | General purpose | $5,000 |
| YMCA of Rome and Floyd County | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Charitable Distributions Through Alternative Ptshps | General purpose | $52 |
Officers and trustees
- D Gaines Lanier
- W Todd Carlisle
- Lindsey Lanier
- Ashley Lanier Jennings
Questions people ask
Does D Gaines Lanier Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does D Gaines Lanier Family Foundation give?
$753,137 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs D Gaines Lanier Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists D Gaines Lanier (Director), W Todd Carlisle (Secretary), Lindsey Lanier (Director) and Ashley Lanier Jennings (President).
What does D Gaines Lanier Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.