The Lanie and Ethel Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Lanie and Ethel Foundation is a private foundation in White Plains, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $128,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $11,000 and the largest $80,000. 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$128,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$11,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was down from $147,000 the year before.
17% 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 | $114,500 | 7 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $147,000 | 10 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $128,000 | 6 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
The Lanie and Ethel 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 and Ethel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York. It also paid $80,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $19,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $17,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $8,000 |
| California | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gesellschaft Der Freunde von Bayreuth Friends of Bayreuth Society | For support of the bayreuth festival | $80,000 |
| New England Conservatory | Community performances & partnership program | $17,000 |
| The Hudson Review | Writers in the schools | $14,000 |
| Kneisel Hall | Kneisel hall program for maine students | $8,000 |
| Ny Public Library | Charity donation | $5,000 |
| La Opera | Charity donation | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Thurmond Smithgall
- Isaac Saufer
- Alfred F Hubay
- Katherine Gill
- Daniel Tucker
- Carolyn Guzski
Questions people ask
Does The Lanie and Ethel Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Lanie and Ethel Foundation give?
$128,000 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $11,000.
Who runs The Lanie and Ethel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Thurmond Smithgall (Trustee), Isaac Saufer (Trustee), Alfred F Hubay (Trustee) and Katherine Gill (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Lanie and Ethel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.