LJL Family Foundation
LJL Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Meadville, Pennsylvania. Its 2026 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, all of which were located in Pennsylvania.
LJL Family Foundation at a glance
In short: LJL Family Foundation gave $264K across 13 grants in 2026 (avg $20K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 15% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $263,500
- +5.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $20,269
- +5.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,282,919
- -2.8% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to LJL Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8637 Tamarack Drive, Meadville, PA 16335
Phone: (814) 724-7740
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who LJL Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Conneaut Lake Aquatic Management Association ($54K). Together the top 10 received $253K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 58 grants of 61 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2026 went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is LJL Family Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $4K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 85% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving grew 135% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2026). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $264K (2026). In 2026 it made 13 grants totaling $264K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conneaut Lake Aquatic Management Association Conneaut Lake, PA | General Funds | $54,000 |
| Common Roots Meadville, PA | General Funds | $38,000 |
| French Creek Valley Conservancy Meadville, PA | General Funds | $32,000 |
| Crawford Heritage Community Foundation Meadville, PA | General Funds | $31,500 |
| Meadville Medical Center Foundation Meadville, PA | General Funds | $31,000 |
| Crawford County Youth Hockey Association Meadville, PA | General Funds | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Erie, PA | General Funds | $15,000 |
| St James Haven Meadville, PA | General Funds | $15,000 |
| Crawford County Historical Society Meadville, PA | General Funds | $8,000 |
| Black Ash Cemetary Association Guys Mills, PA | General Funds | $3,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,282,919 | $160,748 | $281,950 | $263,500 | 13 | $263,500 | $146,483 | $273,588 |
| 2025 | $4,404,121 | $151,851 | $268,946 | $249,000 | 13 | $249,000 | $151,945 | $263,103 |
| 2024 | $4,521,216 | $166,420 | $201,349 | $182,600 | 12 | $182,600 | $150,682 | $248,982 |
| 2023 | $4,556,145 | $2,822,282 | $132,379 | $112,000 | 14 | $112,000 | $74,200 | $186,102 |
| 2022 | $1,866,242 | $78,562 | $115,945 | $105,000 | 9 | $105,000 | $68,661 | $108,748 |
| 2021 | $1,903,625 | $37,788 | $111,403 | $100,000 | 9 | — | $26,567 | $107,664 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, LJL Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $274K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2026 grants went to organizations whose missions include affordable housing, watershed conservation, community charitable giving, medical center and community health fundraising, shelter and meals for homeless men, local history preservation, firefighting and rescue services, and other purposes.
For example, Common Roots describes its mission as developing and stewarding permanently affordable homes for poor and working people. French Creek Valley Conservancy says it works to protect the French Creek watershed through land protection, education, and research. Crawford Heritage Community Foundation describes itself as a framework for charitable giving to local causes in Crawford County. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the foundation awarded 13 grants totaling $263,500. Grants ranged from $3,500 to $54,000, with a median of $15,000. The largest reported awards included $54,000 to Conneaut Lake Aquatic Management Association, $38,000 to Common Roots, $32,000 to French Creek Valley Conservancy, $31,500 to Crawford Heritage Community Foundation, and $31,000 to Meadville Medical Center Foundation. Each grant was designated for general funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Anthony Lang as president, Lori Lang as vice president, and Alexander Lang as secretary/treasurer.
LJL Family Foundation is led by Anthony Lang, President on every filing since 2025; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Anthony Lang
President
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Lang
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Lang
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James D. Lang (2021–2024) — President, Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 LJL Family Foundation
How much does LJL Family Foundation give each year?
LJL Family Foundation gave $264K across 13 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $249K across 13 grants.
What is LJL Family Foundation's typical grant size?
LJL Family Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $15,000, and its average grant was $20,269, across 13 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from LJL Family Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does LJL Family Foundation give grants?
LJL Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Meadville, PA (9 grants) and Conneaut Lake, PA (2 grants).
Does LJL Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of LJL Family Foundation's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are LJL Family Foundation's largest grantees?
LJL Family Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Conneaut Lake Aquatic Management Association ($54,000), Common Roots ($38,000) and French Creek Valley Conservancy ($32,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is LJL Family Foundation?
LJL Family Foundation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $264K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $274K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does LJL Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from LJL Family Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions 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 ↑
What is LJL Family Foundation's EIN?
LJL Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2312386. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Does LJL Family 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). LJL Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ljl-family-foundation-morg_abfaeb2c09ff41379d5f9d0afb5a8c0d
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