Lansing Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lansing Foundation is a private foundation in Richmond, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $99,959 in 35 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $50,100. 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$99,959
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$50,100
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees94%
Giving in 2024 was up from $49,000 the year before.
94% of its 2024 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 | $49,000 | 15 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $99,959 | 35 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Lansing 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 Lansing Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 22 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 6 | $58,300 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $15,000 |
| Maryland | 3 | $7,750 |
| California | 1 | $3,359 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
| Washington | 2 | $1,600 |
| Arizona | 1 | $1,500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $1,100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roc Solid Foundation Inc | General purposes | $50,100 |
| American Red Cross | General purposes | $10,750 |
| Oak Ridge Church | General purposes | $5,000 |
| Make A Wish | General purposes | $4,000 |
| St Maximilian Kolbe Catholic | General purposes | $3,359 |
| Home for Our Troops | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Townebank Foundation | General purposes | $2,500 |
| Operation Second Chance | General purposes | $2,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Inad Warriors | General purposes | $1,500 |
| The Humane Society of the US | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Paralyzed Veterans of America | General purposes | $1,500 |
| Mended Little Hearts | General purposes | $1,250 |
| Habitat for Humanity Metro Louisville | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Alex's Lemonade Stand | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Habitat Build in Seattle | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Monte de Horeb | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | General purposes | $1,000 |
| Mass Audubon Society | General purposes | $750 |
| 4 Wheel to Heal | General purposes | $750 |
| Fallen Outdoors | General purposes | $600 |
| ART180 | General purposes | $500 |
| Rhode Island SPCA | General purposes | $300 |
| Va Down Syndrome Association | General purposes | $200 |
| Boise Rescue Missions | General purposes | $100 |
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital | General purposes | $100 |
| 7 Hills Homeless Shelter | General purposes | $100 |
| Camp Southern Ground Inc | General purposes | $100 |
| Community Food Basket Idaho Falls | General purposes | $100 |
| Chapel Haven Schleifer Center | General purposes | $100 |
| Meals on Wheel San Antonio | General purposes | $100 |
| JDRF Mississippi | General purposes | $100 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | General purposes | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- James Hunter Lansing
- Lindsay Lansing Ricks
- Chase Murdock Lansing
- Theodore H Lansing II
Questions people ask
Does Lansing Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lansing Foundation give?
$99,959 in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Lansing Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Hunter Lansing (President, Director), Lindsay Lansing Ricks (Secretary, Director), Chase Murdock Lansing (Director) and Theodore H Lansing II (Director).
What does Lansing Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, veterans and housing and homelessness.