Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation
The Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation is a private foundation based in Holbrook, New York. In 2024, it reported 28 grants totaling $1,718,550 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation at a glance
In short: Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation gave $1.7M across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $61K), mostly in New York. 14% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,718,550
- -27.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $61,377
- -12.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $21,074,169
- -7.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (4 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (82% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1491 Broadway Avenue, Holbrook, NY 11741
Phone: (631) 585-2291
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northwell Foundation ($750K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
157 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 98 grants of 157 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 15% to recipients in Florida. Arizona, Connecticut, and Maryland each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 28 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $188K; repeat grants $40K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 120% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.7M (2024) to $2.6M (2020). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwell Foundation New Hyde Park, NY | Charitable Purpose | $750,000 |
| Joe Dimaggio Childrens Hospital Hollywood, FL | Charitable Purpose | $200,000 |
| Sunrise Assoc Oceanside, NY | Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| Long Island Alzheimers Dementia Cen Westbury, NY | Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| St Francis Hospital Foundation Roslyn, NY | Charitable Purpose | $100,000 |
| City Meals on Wheels New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| United Way of Long Island Deer Park, NY | Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Island Harvest Hauppauge, NY | Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Foundati Tampa, FL | Charitable Purpose | $50,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,074,169 | $864,197 | $2,569,951 | $1,718,550 | 28 | $1,718,550 | $795,894 | $1,438,111 |
| 2023 | $22,780,463 | $880,192 | $3,070,040 | $2,373,050 | 34 | $2,373,050 | $600,150 | $1,366,532 |
| 2022 | $24,880,694 | $1,043,552 | $2,630,583 | $1,926,000 | 32 | $1,916,000 | $928,969 | $1,471,864 |
| 2021 | $26,464,825 | $290,149 | $2,579,038 | $1,905,375 | 31 | $1,905,375 | $216,486 | $1,679,076 |
| 2020 | $28,751,764 | $371,149 | $2,743,778 | $2,608,800 | 32 | — | $236,171 | $1,784,270 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.4M for 2024 — 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 2024 grantees include organizations whose own missions address a range of needs. For example, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital says it funds hospital equipment, programs, and services, including educational, recreational, and therapeutic programs for patients and families. Island Harvest says its mission is to end hunger and reduce food waste on Long Island; United Way of Long Island describes work addressing income, education, health, and urgent basic needs. Other 2024 recipients include hospitals, organizations serving people with cancer, and organizations providing guide or service dogs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $1,718,550. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $750,000, with a median of $25,000. Its largest reported grants included $750,000 to Northwell Foundation, $200,000 to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, and $100,000 each to Sunrise Association, Long Island Alzheimer’s Dementia Center, and St. Francis Hospital Foundation. Other grants included $50,000 each to City Meals on Wheels, United Way of Long Island, Island Harvest, Robin Hood Foundation, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, and Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Clifford Lane as President, Randi Lane as Vice President, Terrence M. Bennett and Matthew Lane as Directors, Thomas Brown as CFO, and Lindsi Lane Watts as a Director.
Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation is led by Clifford Lane, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Clifford Lane
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Lane
Director
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$300K (2021) → $300K (2024)
Lindsi Lane Watts
Director
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$300K (2024)
Terrence M. Bennett
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Randi Lane
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Brown
CFO
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Lindsi Lane (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $300K, to Matthew Lane (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation
How much does Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation give each year?
Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation gave $1.7M across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 34 grants.
What is Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation's typical grant size?
Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $61,377, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation that year got $188K on average.
Where does Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation give grants?
Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation gives mostly in New York: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Westbury, NY (2 grants) and Hauppauge, NY (2 grants).
Who are Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation's largest grantees?
Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Northwell Foundation ($750,000), Joe Dimaggio Childrens Hospital ($200,000) and Sunrise Assoc ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation?
Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation reported $21.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own missions address a range of needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation?
The foundation 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 Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation's EIN?
Randi and Clifford Lane Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-3635985. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Randi and Clifford Lane 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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