Lanbro Foundation

SHELDON, SC EIN: 35-6876236

Lanbro Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SHELDON, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $181K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 21 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $6K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$181K

-10.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$26K

-23.0% YoY

Grant Count

21

+5.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

-26.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lanbro Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Lanbro Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Lanbro Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SHELDON, SC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $181K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 21 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $6K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

12states
+4 more states

Cities

AkronBeaufortBedfordBedford HillsBostonBronxCalaisCantonChathamCortlandt ManorDennisEast SandwichEasthamFalmouthGambierGarrisonGilbertGreenwichHarwichHarwich Port

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$18K$35K$53K$71K201920202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$181,144$202,004$232,483
Revenue$17,768$16,267$4,510
Expenses$37,857$47,517$51,340
Qualifying Distributions$26,436$34,351$38,919
Net Investment Income$6,347$3,101
Distributable Amount$10,508$12,206$15,363

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$18K$36K$53K$71K33 grants201924 grants202022 grants202122 grants202220 grants202321 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

BEDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY$11KST MATTHEWS CHURCH$6K13 HANDS EQUINE RESCUE$2KSHELDON BOYS AND GIRLS C…$2KBEDFORD GARDENS$1KGRTA$800GOLDEN BRIDGE HOUNDS$700BEDFORD RIDING LANES$515MCCARTHY CARE CENTER$500CAPE PLAYHOUSE$407

Grant Size Distribution

109 grants across all recorded years

109<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bedford Historical Society ($11,175), St Matthews Church ($5,710), 13 Hands Equine Rescue ($1,906).

RecipientPurposeAmount
BEDFORD GARDENS Bedford, NYSUPPORT TO GARDENING$1,200
ST MATTHEWS CHURCH Bedford, NYASSIST WITH PARISH NEEDS$5,710
PARISH OF ST HELENA Beaufort, SCASSIST WITH PARISH NEEDS$100
BRUNSWICK SCHOOL Greenwich, CTACADEMIC PROGRAMS$250
13 HANDS EQUINE RESCUE Bedford Hills, NYRESCUES ABUSED HORSES$1,906
HARWICH CONSERVATION TRUST South Harwich, MAPRESERVATION OF NATURAL LANDS$250
BEDFORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY Bedford, NYPRESERVE HISTORICAL$11,175
BEDFORD RIDING LANES Bedford, NYMAINTAIN RIDING TRAILS$515
GRTA Greenwich, CTTO MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE RIDING TRAILS$800
NORTH SALEM BRIDLE TRAILS North Salem, NYMAINTENANCE OF RIDING TRAILS$200

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
LISA HENNESSYTRUSTEE1

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lanbro Foundation?

Lanbro Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SHELDON, SC. It holds $181K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Lanbro Foundation?

As of 2024, Lanbro Foundation holds $181K in total assets with $18K in annual revenue. It awarded 21 grants totaling $26K in 2024.

Where does Lanbro Foundation operate?

Lanbro Foundation has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, South Carolina.

What size grants does Lanbro Foundation award?

In 2024, Lanbro Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $26K — an average of about $1K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Lanbro Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Lanbro Foundation reported a distributable amount of $11K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Lanbro Foundation's EIN?

Lanbro Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6876236. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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