The Minnie and Bernard Lane Foundation
Accepts applications
The Minnie and Bernard Lane Foundation is a private foundation in Altavista, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $290,400 in 64 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $45,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$290,400
- Number of grants64
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$45,000
- Assets$6.4 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was down from $323,600 the year before.
19% of its 2025 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 | $288,500 | 82 | $5.8 million |
| 2024 | $323,600 | 80 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $290,400 | 64 | $6.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | The Minnie and Bernard Lane Foundat PO Box 359, Altavista, VA 24517 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (434) 369-6663 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted in writing and should include the applicant's name and address, the charitable purpose of the organization, the amount of award requested, and an explanation why the award is needed by the organization. |
| Restrictions | Awards are available to any organization to which a contribution is allowable under the applicable sections of the internal revenue code. |
What The Minnie and Bernard Lane Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 32 | $118,700 |
| North Carolina | 7 | $80,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $26,000 |
| Texas | 11 | $18,200 |
| Florida | 1 | $15,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $10,000 |
| California | 2 | $6,500 |
| Arizona | 2 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $3,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pregnancy Care Center of Catawba Valley | Ministry to families | $45,000 |
| Antioch Partners | Support for long-term cross-cultural ministry | $26,000 |
| Altavista Area YMCA | General funding for community service | $25,000 |
| Avoca Museum | Support for educational/historical museum | $15,500 |
| Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center | Ministry to families & support during pregnancy | $15,000 |
| Chrysalis International Inc | Mission to disciple nations through christian education | $15,000 |
| Semilla Inc | Us based latin american leadership development serving christian leaders | $15,000 |
| Cornerstone Counseling | Counseling | $10,000 |
| Corinth Reformed Church | Restricted-lane mission house | $7,500 |
| Dawn | Food for needy families in the community | $7,500 |
| Hickory Cove Bible Camp | Religious | $7,500 |
| Oasis Rest International | Ministry to ministry workers | $6,000 |
| One Another Ministries | Religious ministry | $5,500 |
| Altavista Area Habitat for Humanity | Assistance for housing for the needy in the communitysupport for safe, affordable housing for needy families in community | $5,000 |
| Christ the King | Religious | $5,000 |
| Faith Christian Academy | Support for scholarships | $5,000 |
| Launch Global | Religious | $4,000 |
| Leader Source Sga | Leader development - serve church leaders worldwide | $4,000 |
| Amazement Square | Community activitiessupport for children's museum memorial | $3,000 |
| Disciple Nations Alliance | Religious - to promote social and cultural transformation throughout the world through evangelism | $3,000 |
| Jaars Development | Missions ministry | $3,000 |
| Risen Life Ministries | Ministry | $3,000 |
| Sports Impact International | Missions ministry | $3,000 |
| The Pocket Testament League | Religious gospel sharing kits | $3,000 |
| Young Life of Catawba | Community outreach | $2,500 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Preserve, promote religious freedom, sanctity of life, marriage, family in the public square | $2,000 |
| Campus Outreach of Lynchburg Va | Ministry on college campus | $2,000 |
| Campus Outreach Serve Inc Dept #485 | Ministry on college campus | $2,000 |
| Casa of Central Va | Support for placing abused & neglected children in safe nurturing homes | $2,000 |
| Centra Health Foundation | Medical wellness and health screening clinical care | $2,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Krl partners engaged in pregnancy care | $2,000 |
| Kids Outdoor Zone | Religious | $2,000 |
| Lake Christian Ministries | Provide food, clothes & household goods to needy families | $2,000 |
| The Justice Foundation | Support fundamental freedoms to preserve american sociey by providing free legal services | $2,000 |
| Young Life of Central Virginia | Religious ministry | $2,000 |
| Crafts Church | Religious | $1,500 |
| Leadership Institute | Education | $1,500 |
| Presbyterian Children's Homes and Services | Children and adoption service | $1,500 |
| Providence Foundation | Spreading liberty among the nations | $1,500 |
| Roads to Recovery | Public health- support recovery programs | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Douglas Lane
- Rick Lane
- Lucy Lane Corwin
Questions people ask
Does The Minnie and Bernard Lane Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Minnie and Bernard Lane Foundation give?
$290,400 in tax year 2025, across 64 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Minnie and Bernard Lane Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Douglas Lane (Trustee), Rick Lane (Trustee) and Lucy Lane Corwin (Trustee).
What does The Minnie and Bernard Lane Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, human services and arts and culture.