Lanier Foundation
The Lanier Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. Its 2025 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Lanier Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,098
- +4.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,720
- +240.0% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $2,622
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,622
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lanier Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
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The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10940 West Sam Houston Parkway 100, Houston, TX 77064
Phone: (713) 659-5200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lanier Foundation funds
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2018 grants went to organizations in Houston, Texas, and Kansas City, Missouri.
Cities
How Lanier Foundation gives
- In 2025 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
In 2018 it made 13 grants totaling $216K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,098 | $2,720 | $2,622 | — | — | $2,622 | $99 |
| 2024 | $2,000 | $800 | — | — | — | — | $85 |
| 2023 | $1,200 | — | $800 | — | — | $800 | $95 |
| 2022 | $2,000 | $869 | $800 | — | — | $800 | $95 |
| 2021 | $1,931 | — | $20 | — | — | $20 | $95 |
| 2020 | $1,951 | — | $840 | — | — | — | $76 |
| 2018 | $36,684 | $252,000 | $217,742 | $216,000 | 13 | — | $1,117 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lanier Foundation reported a distributable amount of $99 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. Its listed 2018 grants went to Restoring Justice, whose mission is to provide holistic and loving legal defense and social services for marginalized people in its community, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes, whose mission is to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and his church. These are the grantees’ stated missions.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports zero grants. The 2024 filing also reports zero grants. In 2018, the foundation gave $10,000 to Restoring Justice and $8,000 to Fellowship of Christian Athletes, for $18,000 in listed grants that year. The two 2018 grants ranged from $8,000 to $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lanier Foundation is led by Mark Lanier, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2018; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Lanier
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Becky Lanier
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Grace Lanier Thee
Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
K. Rachel Lanier
Board Member
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Roberts
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2018
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Lanier
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Lanier
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jt Thee
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: J T Thee (2018–2024) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 Lanier Foundation
How large is Lanier Foundation?
Lanier Foundation reported $2K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $99 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lanier Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lanier Foundation?
The foundation contributes only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Lanier Foundation make grants?
The listed 2018 grants went to organizations in Houston, Texas, and Kansas City, Missouri.
What is Lanier Foundation's EIN?
Lanier Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6108581. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Does Lanier Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS January 31, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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