Lannan Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lannan Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Fe, New Mexico. In tax year 2024 it gave $94.6 million in 15 grants; the typical grant was $103,250 and the largest $70.0 million. 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$94.6 million
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$103,250
- Largest grant$70.0 million
- Assets$0
- New grantees69%
Giving in 2024 was up from $28.7 million the year before.
69% 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 | $11.8 million | 110 | $121 million |
| 2024 | $94.6 million | 15 | $0 |
How to apply
Lannan 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lannan Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4 | $71.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $12.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10.5 million |
| New Mexico | 5 | $454,250 |
| California | 1 | $350,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $16,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $200 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rockerfeller Philanthropy Associates | Lannan impact fund | $70.0 million |
| Fidelity Charitable Organization | Daf | $12.3 million |
| Amalgamated Foundation | Daf | $10.5 million |
| National Center for Civic Innovation | Literary arts fund | $1.0 million |
| Iberoamericana University Foundation | General support | $350,000 |
| Individual | Cultural freedom award | $150,000 |
| International Center of Photography | Art donation | $136,326 |
| Anchorum Foundation | Art donation | $103,250 |
| 501 Cpa | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Individual | Literary fellowship - poetry | $89,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Art donation | $16,000 |
| New Mexico State University | Art donation | $12,000 |
| The New York Public Library Astor Lenox and Tilden Foundations | Art donation | $10,000 |
| University of Virginia Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library | Art donation | $200 |
| Wolfgram Memorial Library Widener University | Art donation | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Lawrence P Lannan Jr
- David L Ungerleider
- Frank C Lawler
- Andrea Tuch
- Brenda Coughlin
Questions people ask
Does Lannan Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lannan Foundation give?
$94.6 million in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $103,250.
Who runs Lannan Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lawrence P Lannan Jr (President, Treasurer), David L Ungerleider (Vice President), Frank C Lawler (Vice President, Secretary) and Andrea Tuch (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Lannan Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.