The Lane Memorial Foundation
Accepts applications
The Lane Memorial Foundation is a private foundation in New Hyde Park, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $614,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $41,000 and the largest $200,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$614,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$41,000
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$11.8 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $430,000 the year before.
43% 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 | $430,000 | 4 | $11.0 million |
| 2024 | $614,000 | 8 | $11.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mary-Alice Greiner 57 Yorkshire Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (516) 747-5717, mgreiner59@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Letter |
What The Lane Memorial Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Iowa. It also paid $332,000 in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 1 | $200,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $42,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Diocese of Uyo Nigeria | Subsidize construction of primary school, okopedi, nigeria | $200,000 |
| Missionary Society of St Columban | Subsidize tuition for seminarians in their mission training program. | $143,000 |
| St Patrick's Society | Building of additional classrooms, teacher housing, restrooms, classroom furniture. Subsidize teachers' salaries. | $117,000 |
| Consolata Missionaries | Subsidize theology seminary in nairobi & novitiate in sagana, kenya. | $42,000 |
| China Church Solidarity of St Columban | Subsidize biblical lexicon. | $40,000 |
| St Patrick's Society | Funding for 4 seminarians in theology program at tangaza college in nairobi, kenya. | $32,000 |
| Missionary Society of St James the Apostle | Subsidize childrens' feeding program at el resucitado parish, lima, peru. | $20,000 |
| Our Lady of Fatima Parish Cebu Phillipines | Subsidize tuition for seminarian. | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Rev Daniel Lane
- Bernard O'Connor
- Christine Cline
- Mary-Alice Greiner
- Elizabeth Haynie
Questions people ask
Does The Lane Memorial Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Lane Memorial Foundation give?
$614,000 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $41,000.
Who runs The Lane Memorial Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Rev Daniel Lane (President / Director), Bernard O'Connor (Vice-President / Director), Christine Cline (Secretary / Director) and Mary-Alice Greiner (Treasurer / Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does The Lane Memorial Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and international.