The Anne and Edgar Lackner
The Anne and Edgar Lackner is a private foundation based in Sugar Land, Texas. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations in Texas and several other states, including organizations working in arts and culture, health, education, social services, animal welfare, and religious activities.
The Anne and Edgar Lackner at a glance
In short: The Anne and Edgar Lackner gave $179K across 48 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $178,500
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 48
- +29.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,719
- -20.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $3,466,601
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (87% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Anne and Edgar Lackner
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. The filing lists Howard W Mays Jr as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Howard W Mays Jr
Mailing address: PO Box 3029, Sugar Land, TX 77487
Phone: (713) 552-1892
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Anne and Edgar Lackner funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Houston Aphasia Recovery Center ($15K). Together the top 10 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 89 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. The other reported recipient-state shares were North Carolina (3%), Alabama (3%), the District of Columbia (2%), and Pennsylvania (2%). Listed Texas recipients include organizations in Houston, Stafford, Waco, Sugar Land, and Austin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 48 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Anne and Edgar Lackner gives
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 88% 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 (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $179K (2024). In 2024 it made 48 grants totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Aphasia Recovery Center Houston, TX | Operating | $15,000 |
| Baylor Law Waco, TX | Operating | $10,000 |
| Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Stafford, TX | Operating | $10,000 |
| Museum of Fine Arts Houston Houston, TX | Operating | $10,000 |
| The Menil Collection Houston, TX | Operating | $10,000 |
| University of Houston Houston, TX | Operating | $10,000 |
| Asia Society Texas Center Houston, TX | Operating | $5,000 |
| Baps Stafford, TX | Operating | $5,000 |
| Daughter of the Republic of Texas Austin, TX | Operating | $5,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church Houston, TX | Operating | $5,000 |
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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 | $3,466,601 | $281,715 | $205,507 | $178,500 | 48 | $178,500 | $104,708 | $202,327 |
| 2023 | $3,390,393 | $112,068 | $187,283 | $174,000 | 37 | $174,000 | $48,693 | $199,231 |
| 2022 | $3,465,608 | $200,000 | $9,392 | $7,000 | 4 | $7,000 | — | $162,053 |
| 2021 | $3,275,000 | $3,275,000 | — | — | — | — | — | $6,721 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Anne and Edgar Lackner reported a distributable amount of $202K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of missions. Asia Society Texas Center says it works across performing and visual arts, education and outreach, business and policy to promote collaboration. Dan’s House of Hope says it supports young adults fighting cancer through community, programming, and home-away-from-home services. AVDA says it works to end family violence. Citizens for Animal Protection says it provides sheltering, adoption, humane education, and other services for pets in Greater Houston. The National MPS Society says it works to cure, support, and advocate for people affected by MPS and ML.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 48 grants totaling $178,500. Grants ranged from $500 to $15,000, with a median of $3,000. The largest listed grants were $15,000 to Houston Aphasia Recovery Center and $10,000 each to Baylor Law, Candlelighters Childhood Cancer, Museum of Fine Arts Houston, The Menil Collection, and the University of Houston. Each was listed for operating support. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Asia Society Texas Center, BAPS, Daughter of the Republic of Texas, First Presbyterian Church, Indo American Chamber of Commerce, and Ludwig von Mises Institute of.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Howard W Mays Jr, S Mona Parikh, and Greg Ralph as directors.
The Anne and Edgar Lackner's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Greg Ralph
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Howard W. Mays Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
S. Mona Parikh
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 The Anne and Edgar Lackner
How much does The Anne and Edgar Lackner give each year?
The Anne and Edgar Lackner gave $179K across 48 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $174K across 37 grants.
What is The Anne and Edgar Lackner's typical grant size?
The Anne and Edgar Lackner's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,719, across 48 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Anne and Edgar Lackner give grants?
The Anne and Edgar Lackner gives mostly in Texas: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (24 grants), Sugar Land, TX (4 grants), Stafford, TX (2 grants) and Austin, TX (2 grants).
Does The Anne and Edgar Lackner give general operating support?
Yes: 98% of The Anne and Edgar Lackner's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (47 of 48) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Anne and Edgar Lackner's largest grantees?
The Anne and Edgar Lackner's largest 2024 grantees include Houston Aphasia Recovery Center ($15,000), Baylor Law ($10,000) and Candlelighters Childhood Cancer ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 20% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Anne and Edgar Lackner?
The Anne and Edgar Lackner reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $179K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $202K (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 The Anne and Edgar Lackner fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees describe a range of missions. Asia Society Texas Center says it works across performing and visual arts, education and outreach, business and policy to promote collaboration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Anne and Edgar Lackner?
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 The Anne and Edgar Lackner's EIN?
The Anne and Edgar Lackner's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4155197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Anne and Edgar Lackner 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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