Lane Legare Harper Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lane Legare Harper Foundation is a private foundation in Charleston, South Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $59,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $12,000. 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$59,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$12,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was up from $55,500 the year before.
7% 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 | $0 | 0 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $55,500 | 14 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $59,500 | 14 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Lane Legare Harper 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 Lane Legare Harper Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in South Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 14 | $59,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Assn for the Blind & Visually Imprd | Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Hallie Hill Animal Sanctuary | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Camperdon Academy | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hibernian Society Chas Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lowcountry Land Trust | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Roper St Francis Foundation | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Trident Technical College Foundatn | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greenvill | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| College of Charleston Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Musc Childrens Hospital Fund | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Musc Foundation | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Charleston Library Society | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Charleston Museum | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| SC Historical Society | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lane L Harper
- Shelia A Grant
- Robert M Baldwin
Questions people ask
Does Lane Legare Harper Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lane Legare Harper Foundation give?
$59,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Lane Legare Harper Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lane L Harper (President), Shelia A Grant (Secretary) and Robert M Baldwin (Treasurer).
What does Lane Legare Harper Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.