Bradan Lane Foundation
Accepts applications
Bradan Lane Foundation is a private foundation in Painter, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $69,000 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$69,000
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$5,737
- New grantees88%
Giving in 2025 was up from $39,000 the year before.
88% of its 2025 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 | $40,000 | 5 | $39,803 |
| 2024 | $39,000 | 5 | $1,369 |
| 2025 | $69,000 | 8 | $5,737 |
How to apply
| Contact | Bradan Lane Foundation PO Box 123, Painter, VA 23420-0541 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | administration@bradanlanefoundation.org |
| What to submit | Grant amount: 1,000US - 10,000US applications are accepted year-round. There are two grant periods: may: applications cutoff date is 1-APRIL of the same year and grants awarded at the end of may november: applications cutoff date is 1-OCTOBER of the same year and grants awarded at the end of november incomplete applications will not be considered. The foundation will attempt to notify applicants of errors or omissions in applications, however there is no guarantee the notification will allow for resubmitting within the same grant period. Applications which fall within the 'ineligibility' list will not be considered applications are reviewed by the board of directors. In the event of a larger volume of applications than may reasonably be reviewed by the board, the board may select an independent advisory group to review applications and promote the most appropriate candidates to the board for review and consideration. The board of directors has the final decision of grant offers. Prior |
| Deadlines | The entire grant process is relatively new and we expect there will be some road bumps as we get fam |
| Restrictions | Bradn lane foundation will not make grants to fund: for-profit organizations general support of educational institutions religious groups for religious purposes fraternal or veterans organizations, with the exception of programs that benefit the broader community directly political/lobbying organizations individuals, including scholarships general operating funds capital campaigns and endowments travel courtesy, goodwill or public service advertisements fundraising events, sports-related events, or sponsorships basic or applied research programs that appear to be the responsibility of the government, unless they are a community-based effort directed at improving the delivery of government-funded services directly or indirectly, acts of violence or terrorism or for any organization engaged in or supporting such acts organizations that discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability statuses in the |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Bradan Lane Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 2 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $9,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Omg Youth Aviation Explorers | Aviation exploreres program | $10,000 |
| Girls Who Hack Inc | Cyber security classes program | $10,000 |
| Education Comes First | Stem literacy initiative | $10,000 |
| Native Americans in Highereducation | Rainbow steam mentorship program | $10,000 |
| Maven Youth | National games 4 change program | $10,000 |
| Mirror Hope Foundation | Inspireher program | $9,000 |
| R3 Student Outreach | Education out of school program | $5,000 |
| I Am A Scientist | I am a scientist program | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Glen Salmon
- Blake Salmon
- Edward Williams
- Jennifer Samalis
Questions people ask
Does Bradan Lane Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: The entire grant process is relatively new and we expect there will be some road bumps as we get fam.
How much does Bradan Lane Foundation give?
$69,000 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Bradan Lane Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Glen Salmon (Director), Blake Salmon (Director), Edward Williams (Director) and Jennifer Samalis (Director).
What does Bradan Lane Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs and education.