The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Hickory, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $160,000 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$160,000
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $146,000 the year before.
11% 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 | $124,000 | 35 | $2.4 million |
| 2024 | $146,000 | 36 | $2.6 million |
| 2025 | $160,000 | 36 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
The LB 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 LB Lane Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to South Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 10 | $69,000 |
| North Carolina | 18 | $54,500 |
| Virginia | 6 | $31,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Museum of Art | Building campaign | $15,000 |
| Avoca Museum | Building campaign | $11,000 |
| Feeding South Dakota | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Black Hills | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| SD Public Broadcasting | Capital campaign | $10,000 |
| Rapid City Club for Boys | General operating fund | $7,500 |
| Western SD Senior Services | General operating fund | $7,500 |
| Youth & Family Services | General operating fund | $7,500 |
| Catawba Science Center | Family-to-family project | $7,000 |
| Spirit of America | Ukrainian relief fund | $7,000 |
| Hickory Museum of Art | Scholarship fund | $6,000 |
| The Generals' Redoubt | General operating fund | $6,000 |
| Cornerstone Rescue Mission | General operating fund | $5,500 |
| YMCA of Rapid City | Endowment fund | $5,000 |
| Rapid City Arts Council | General operating fund | $4,000 |
| Society of St Andrews | General operating fund | $4,000 |
| CVCC Small Business Center | Entrepreneurial programs | $3,000 |
| Salt Block Foundation | Capex endowment fund | $3,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Disaster relief | $3,000 |
| Thompson River Animal Care Shelter | General operating fund | $3,000 |
| Children's Home Society of NC | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Lake Christian Ministries | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Pregnancy Care Center of Catawba Valley | Building campaign | $2,500 |
| Safe Harbor Rescue Mission | General operating fund | $2,500 |
| Appalachian State University Foundation | Furniture design program | $2,000 |
| Crazy Horse Memorial Foundation | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Altavista Area YMCA | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Arts Culture Catawba | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Catawba County United Way | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Cornerstone Counseling Center | Scholarship fund | $1,000 |
| Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministries | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Hart Square Foundation | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| Hickory Soup Kitchen | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| James G Martin Center for Academic Renewal | General operating fund | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Catawba Valley | General operating fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Landon B Lane Jr
- Constance N Lane
- Nila P Lane
- David Cameron
- Amanda P Stanfield
- Stephen Hostetler
Questions people ask
Does The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc give?
$160,000 in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Landon B Lane Jr (Pres/Treas), Constance N Lane (Vice Pres), Nila P Lane (Secretary) and David Cameron (Asst Treas) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, housing and homelessness and human services.