The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Westport, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $35,000. 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$85,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $85,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $75,000 | 8 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $85,000 | 8 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $85,000 | 8 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane Family Foundation Inc 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 Elizabeth and Gardner Lane Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 | $35,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $15,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $15,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Every Mother Counts | General use | $35,000 |
| Collagen 6 Research Charity Inc | General use | $10,000 |
| Davidson College | General use | $10,000 |
| The University of Colorado | General use | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House New England | General fund | $5,000 |
| Latin School of Chicago | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Moses Brown School | General use | $5,000 |
| The Foundation for Tomorrow | General use | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Blackburn Lane
- Gardner Lane
- William Wharton Blackburn II
Questions people ask
Does The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane Family Foundation Inc give?
$85,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Elizabeth Blackburn Lane (Dir/Pres/Tre), Gardner Lane (Dir/Vp/Sec) and William Wharton Blackburn II (Director).
What does The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.