Lange Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lange Family Foundation is a private foundation in Maryville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $818,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $125,000. 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$818,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$17.8 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $750,000 the year before.
25% of its 2024 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 | $750,000 | 17 | $17.0 million |
| 2024 | $818,000 | 20 | $17.8 million |
How to apply
Lange Family 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 Lange Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $190,000 |
| New Mexico | 5 | $133,000 |
| Tennessee | 3 | $125,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $125,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $100,000 |
| Alaska | 2 | $50,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $40,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Casady School | Capital campaign | $125,000 |
| Diabetic Youth Foundation | General fund | $100,000 |
| University of Wyoming | Endowment fund | $100,000 |
| Appalachian Ballet Company | Production expenses | $50,000 |
| Moraga Education Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Fdn | Aid to survivors | $50,000 |
| The Love Kitchen | Food pantry/general fund | $50,000 |
| Quemado Independent School District | Experiential learning | $35,000 |
| Golden Apple Fnd of New Mexico | Teacher support | $30,000 |
| Alaska Raptor Center | General fund | $25,000 |
| Anchorage Museum | General fund | $25,000 |
| Enchanted Circle Trout Unlimited | Conservation | $25,000 |
| Moreno Valley Angels | General fund | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | General fund | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of NE TN | General fund | $25,000 |
| Xenophon Therapeutic Riding Center | General fund | $25,000 |
| Friends of Eagle Nest Library | General fund | $18,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | General fund | $15,000 |
| Tax-Aid | Low income tax clinics | $15,000 |
| Abeline Christian University | Teacher education support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Young
- Bradford C Denning
- Lisa Lange-Fitzinger
- Gretchen Rockenfield
Questions people ask
Does Lange Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lange Family Foundation give?
$818,000 in tax year 2024, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Lange Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Margaret Young (President), Bradford C Denning (Director), Lisa Lange-Fitzinger (Treasurer) and Gretchen Rockenfield (Secretary).
What does Lange Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and food and hunger.