Bradan Lane Foundation
Bradan Lane Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Painter, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $69K. Net investment income was $41.
Bradan Lane Foundation at a glance
In short: Bradan Lane Foundation gave $69K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $69,000
- +76.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,625
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $5,515
- +302.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (29% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Bradan Lane Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was OMG Youth Aviation Explorers ($10K). Together the top 8 received $69K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 19 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Bradan Lane Foundation gives
- Giving grew 667% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2022) to $69K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OMG Youth Aviation Explorers Los Angeles, CA | Aviation Exploreres Program | $10,000 |
| Girls Who Hack Inc Phillipsburg, NJ | Cyber Security Classes Program | $10,000 |
| Education Comes First Salem, MA | STEM Literacy Initiative | $10,000 |
| Native Americans in Highereducation Sacramento, CA | Rainbow STEAM Mentorship Program | $10,000 |
| Maven Youth San Antonio, TX | National Games 4 Change Program | $10,000 |
| Mirror Hope Foundation Columbia, SC | Inspireher Program | $9,000 |
| R3 Student Outreach San Antonio, TX | Education Out of School Program | $5,000 |
| I Am a Scientist Tucson, AZ | I Am a Scientist Program | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,515 | $74,159 | $70,013 | $69,000 | 8 | $69,000 | $41 | — |
| 2024 | $1,369 | $1,518 | $39,952 | $39,000 | 5 | $39,000 | $1,524 | — |
| 2023 | $39,803 | $80,249 | $41,540 | $40,000 | 5 | $40,000 | $29 | $653 |
| 2022 | $1,094 | $11,002 | $9,908 | $9,000 | 1 | $9,000 | $2 | $119 |
| 2021 | — | $10,228 | $10,228 | — | — | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bradan Lane Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Blake Salmon
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Edward Williams
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Glen Salmon
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jennifer Samalis
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bradan Lane Foundation
How much does Bradan Lane Foundation give each year?
Bradan Lane Foundation gave $69K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $39K across 5 grants.
What is Bradan Lane Foundation's typical grant size?
Bradan Lane Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,625, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Bradan Lane Foundation give grants?
Bradan Lane Foundation's top state is California, with 29% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (22%) and New Jersey (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (2 grants).
Does Bradan Lane Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Bradan Lane Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Bradan Lane Foundation's largest grantees?
Bradan Lane Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include OMG Youth Aviation Explorers ($10,000), Girls Who Hack Inc ($10,000) and Education Comes First ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 43% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bradan Lane Foundation?
Bradan Lane Foundation reported $6K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $74K.
What is Bradan Lane Foundation?
Bradan Lane Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Painter, VA. It holds $6K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Bradan Lane Foundation's EIN?
Bradan Lane Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2062890. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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