The Lura Lee G and William E Lange Foundation is a private independent foundation based in Maryville, Tennessee. Established in 2006 in Texas and granted tax-exempt status in January 2008, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic grantmaking.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$17.8M
+4.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$818K
+9.1% YoY
Grant Count
20
+17.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
-7.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports education and higher education initiatives across multiple U.S. states. Primary funding areas include:
- Education
- Higher education
Grantmaking
The foundation has also funded the California Symphony among other grantees.
Grant Range
approximately $191,000
Average Grant
approximately $191,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds education initiatives across multiple U.S. states, including:
- Alaska
- California
- Florida
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Wyoming
The foundation has supported projects in various cities including Abilene, Albuquerque, Anchorage, and San Francisco.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total Assets: $17.8 million
- Total Revenue: $717,934
- Total Expenses: $885,460
- Total Liabilities: $0
Investment Income:
- Investment income and dividends: $409,644 (2024)
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $190,484 (2024)
Staffing:
- Number of employees: 0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $17,782,552 | $16,987,124 | $15,716,247 |
| Revenue | $717,934 | $348,935 | $1,178,461 |
| Expenses | $885,460 | $817,355 | $737,934 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $831,603 | $764,098 | $658,350 |
| Net Investment Income | $358,256 | $340,655 | $1,081,469 |
| Distributable Amount | $853,730 | $799,781 | $790,041 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation is led by a volunteer board:
- Margaret Young - President
- William E Lange - Trustee
- Lisa Lange-Fitzinger - Treasurer
- Bradford C. Denning - Director
- Gretchen Rockenfield - Secretary
All board members serve without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARGARET YOUNG | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| BRADFORD C DENNING | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LISA LANGE-FITZINGER | TREASURER | — | — |
| GRETCHEN ROCKENFIELD | SECRETARY | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 161 Harris Hill Road Maryville, TN 37804-3138
Telephone: 512-751-2769
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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