The Lanie Albrecht Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lanie Albrecht Foundation is a private foundation in Las Vegas, Nevada. In tax year 2025 it gave $720,000 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$720,000
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$18.1 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $709,500 the year before.
16% 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 | $559,500 | 34 | $16.7 million |
| 2024 | $709,500 | 37 | $17.5 million |
| 2025 | $720,000 | 38 | $18.1 million |
How to apply
The Lanie Albrecht 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 Lanie Albrecht Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $347,500 |
| Nevada | 16 | $192,500 |
| Hawaii | 5 | $135,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford Sierra Youth & Families (Wonder) | General fund | $75,000 |
| Family Promise of Sacramento | General fund | $65,000 |
| Aloha Harvest | General fund | $55,000 |
| Lanakila Pacific - Meals on Wheels Project | General fund | $45,000 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | General fund | $35,000 |
| Stanford Settlement Neighborhood Center | General fund | $30,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity (National) | General fund | $25,000 |
| TLCS | General fund | $25,000 |
| Yolo Food Bank | General fund | $25,000 |
| La Familia Counseling Center | General fund | $20,000 |
| Madera County Food Bank | General fund | $20,000 |
| Refuge for Women - Las Vegas- | General fund | $20,000 |
| Care Chest | General fund | $15,000 |
| Chip Community Housing Imp Program | General fund | $15,000 |
| Community Against Sexual Harm | General fund | $15,000 |
| Friends of Nevada State Museum | General fund | $15,000 |
| Meals on Wheels by Acc (Sacramento) | General fund | $15,000 |
| Project 150 | General fund | $15,000 |
| Society for Disabilities | General fund | $15,000 |
| The Arc | General fund | $15,000 |
| Windward Wounded Warriors (Navy League of Hawaii) | General fund | $15,000 |
| Alchemist Community Development | General fund | $10,000 |
| Best Co Wm Development | General fund | $10,000 |
| California Wildlife Refuge | General fund | $10,000 |
| High Point University | General fund | $10,000 |
| Manna Food Bank (North Carolina) | General fund | $10,000 |
| Maui AIDS Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Maui Food Bank | General fund | $10,000 |
| Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Shade Tree | General fund | $10,000 |
| Southern NV State Veterans Home | General fund | $10,000 |
| Canine Rehab Center & Sanctuary | General fund | $7,500 |
| Catholic Charities of Southern NV | General fund | $7,500 |
| City Mission of Las Vegas | General fund | $7,500 |
| Wellspring Women's Services | General fund | $7,500 |
| 3 Sq Three Square | General fund | $5,000 |
| Animal Foundation | General fund | $5,000 |
| Southern NV Senior Law Program | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sharon Wong
- Roberta K Neely
- Terry Thomason
Questions people ask
Does The Lanie Albrecht Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lanie Albrecht Foundation give?
$720,000 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs The Lanie Albrecht Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sharon Wong (Chairman/Managing Director), Roberta K Neely (Director) and Terry Thomason (Director).
What does The Lanie Albrecht Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger, human services and youth programs.