Mills Bee Lane Memorial Foundation
Accepts applications
Mills Bee Lane Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in Savannah, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $538,919 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$538,919
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$11.0 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2024 was up from $481,500 the year before.
36% of its 2024 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 | $481,500 | 27 | $10.4 million |
| 2024 | $538,919 | 33 | $11.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | South State Bank 25 Bull Street 5th Floor, Savannah, GA 31401 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (912) 629-6694 |
| What to submit | No required format |
| Restrictions | Emphasis is on educational institutions but not solely restricted to such. |
What Mills Bee Lane Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 19 | $370,043 |
| Georgia | 4 | $85,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $55,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $12,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $7,376 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lowcountry Land Trust | Financial support | $60,000 |
| Ashley Hall School or Foundation | Financial support | $55,000 |
| Battlefield Trust | General support | $50,000 |
| Preservation Society of Charleston | General support | $50,000 |
| St Andrews on the Marsh | Financial support | $50,000 |
| South Carolina Historical Society | Financial support | $25,000 |
| Dorchester Heritage Center | General support | $25,000 |
| James Island Christian School | General purpose | $25,000 |
| Coastal Conservation League | Financial support | $20,043 |
| Conservation Voters of South Caro | General support | $15,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Financial support | $15,000 |
| Open Space Institute | General purpose | $15,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Financial support | $15,000 |
| Health Sciences Foundation | General pupose | $15,000 |
| Beaufort County Open Land Trust | Net refund | $10,000 |
| Lord Berkeley Conservation Trust | Financial support | $10,000 |
| Nemours Wildlife Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| SC Independent Colleges & Universit | Financial support | $10,000 |
| South Carolina Environmental Law PR | General support | $10,000 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | Financial support | $10,000 |
| The Village Museum | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Center for Humans and Nature | Financial support | $7,376 |
| Audobon Society of South | Financial support | $5,000 |
| National Wild Turkey Fdn | General support | $5,000 |
| One Hundred Miles | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Charleston Literary Festival | General purpose | $5,000 |
| South Carolina Farm Bureau Land Tru | General purpose | $5,000 |
| Salisbury School | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Tudor Place Foundation | Financial support | $2,500 |
| Smithsonian | General purpose | $2,500 |
| Washington & Lee Univ Law School | General support | $1,500 |
| Merrie Woode Foundation | General purpose | $1,000 |
| University of Viriginia | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hugh C Lane Jr
- Charles G Lane
- Hugh C Morrison
Questions people ask
Does Mills Bee Lane Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Mills Bee Lane Memorial Foundation give?
$538,919 in tax year 2024, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Mills Bee Lane Memorial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Hugh C Lane Jr (Ceo), Charles G Lane (Cfo) and Hugh C Morrison (Secretary).
What does Mills Bee Lane Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.