The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation
The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including youth, community-service, intercultural, health, disability, and veterans’ organizations.
The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation at a glance
In short: The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation gave $405K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), top state Connecticut. 24% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $405,000
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,824
- -38.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $12,984,157
- +3.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (4 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (48% 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 The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says there is no specific application form or format. Requests should include the organization’s full name and address, a program description, proof of tax-exempt status, an audited financial statement, and complete contact information, including an email address. Awards are at the discretion of the trustees and officers. The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists September 30th.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists September 30th.
- Contact
Application contact: The D Lane Anwyl Bates Foundation
Mailing address: 90 Fawnfield Rd-C/O Costello, Stamford, CT 06903
Phone: (203) 322-1152
Email: tim@c-a-law.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Stamford ($60K). Together the top 10 received $290K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 39 grants of 48 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The reported shares were Connecticut, 48%; Massachusetts, 19%; New York, 9%; Georgia, 6%; and Colorado, 6%. The listed grants also included recipients in Virginia and Maryland.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $14K; repeat grants $27K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1925% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 60% 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 (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 $20K (2021) to $540K (2023). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $405K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Stamford Stamford, CT | General Charitable Purposes | $60,000 |
| Stamford School Readiness Foundation Inc (Mayor's Youth Employment Program) Stamford, CT | General Charitable Purposes | $30,000 |
| AFS Intercultural Programs Inc New York, NY | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Falmouth Service Center Inc Falmouth, MA | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Dignity Grows Hartford, CT | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Elephant Aid International Attapulgus, GA | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Freedom Service Dogs of America Englewood, CO | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Hope for the Warriors Springfield, VA | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Operation Second Chance Germantown, MD | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Perkins School for the Blind Watertown, MA | General Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
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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 | $12,984,157 | $862,106 | $467,499 | $405,000 | 17 | $406,807 | $205,655 | $678,549 |
| 2023 | $12,589,550 | $13,056,415 | $611,718 | $540,000 | 14 | $541,043 | $89,729 | $377,830 |
| 2022 | $144,853 | $200,000 | $62,740 | $55,000 | 6 | $57,740 | — | $3,754 |
| 2021 | $7,593 | $24,000 | $22,611 | $20,000 | 5 | $22,611 | — | — |
| 2020 | $6,204 | $65,000 | $65,609 | $65,000 | 6 | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation reported a distributable amount of $679K 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 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Boys & Girls Club of Stamford says it works with youth from disadvantaged circumstances to help them develop their potential and life skills. Falmouth Service Center says its mission is to ease stress, reduce hunger, and improve quality of life for neighbors in need. Perkins School for the Blind says it serves children and young adults with multiple disabilities, their families, educators, researchers, and professionals through education, accessibility, professional development, and innovation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $405,000. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $60,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest award was $60,000 to Boys & Girls Club of Stamford. Other reported grants included $30,000 to Stamford School Readiness Foundation for the Mayor’s Youth Employment Program, and $25,000 each to AFS Intercultural Programs, Falmouth Service Center, Dignity Grows, Elephant Aid International, Freedom Service Dogs of America, Hope For The Warriors, Operation Second Chance, Perkins School for the Blind, Rosie’s Place, and St Joseph’s Parenting Center. The filing lists the purposes of these grants as general charitable purposes.
Among these grantees, AFS Intercultural Programs describes its work as providing intercultural learning opportunities through exchange programs, education initiatives, volunteerism, and advocacy. Hope For The Warriors says it works to enhance the quality of life for service members and their families affected by injuries or death in the line of duty. The Stamford Hospital also received $25,000 in 2024; it describes its work as providing health and wellness services focused on community needs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s 2024 filing lists Timothy M Costello and Arda A Arslanian as directors.
The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Timothy M. Costello
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2022) → $25K (2024)
Arda A. Arslanian
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$25K (2023) → $25K (2024)
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 $25K, to Timothy M Costello (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation
How much does The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation give each year?
The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation gave $405K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $540K across 14 grants.
What is The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation's typical grant size?
The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $23,824, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation that year got $14K on average.
Where does The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation give grants?
The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation's top state is Connecticut, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (19%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stamford, CT (7 grants).
Does The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation's largest grantees?
The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Boys & Girls Club of Stamford ($60,000), Stamford School Readiness Foundation Inc (Mayor's Youth Employment Program) ($30,000) and AFS Intercultural Programs Inc ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation?
The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation reported $13.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $407K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $679K (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 D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Boys & Girls Club of Stamford says it works with youth from disadvantaged circumstances to help them develop their potential and life skills. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation?
The 2024 filing says there is no specific application form or format. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation's EIN?
The D Lane & Anwyl Bates Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1885278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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