The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane
The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane is a private foundation, based in Westport, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $811K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $71K.
The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane at a glance
In short: The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane gave $85K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $85,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,625
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $810,509
- -2.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Every Mother Counts ($35K). Together the top 8 received $85K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 38 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 140% of 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
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2020) to $85K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Every Mother Counts New York, NY | General Use | $35,000 |
| Collagen 6 Research Charity Inc Westport, MA | General Use | $10,000 |
| Davidson College Davidson, NC | General Use | $10,000 |
| The University of Colorado Boulder, CO | General Use | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House New England Charleston, MA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Latin School of Chicago Chicago, IL | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Moses Brown School Providence, RI | General Use | $5,000 |
| The Foundation for Tomorrow Charlotte, NC | General Use | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $810,509 | $74,485 | $96,843 | $85,000 | 8 | $92,758 | $71,480 | $66,404 |
| 2024 | $832,867 | $82,649 | $95,225 | $85,000 | 8 | $87,921 | $75,010 | $64,415 |
| 2023 | $845,443 | $71,981 | $83,671 | $75,000 | 8 | $77,673 | $64,868 | $57,145 |
| 2022 | $857,133 | $37,250 | $83,897 | $75,000 | 7 | $77,645 | $30,140 | $57,604 |
| 2021 | $903,780 | $31,844 | $77,269 | $69,000 | 7 | $71,555 | $24,933 | $62,162 |
| 2020 | $949,205 | $1,010,097 | $60,892 | $55,000 | 1 | — | $5,267 | $52,964 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane is led by Elizabeth Blackburn Lane, Director, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Blackburn Lane
Director, President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gardner Lane
Director, Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William Wharton Blackburn II
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane
How much does The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane give each year?
The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane gave $85K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $85K across 8 grants.
What is The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane's typical grant size?
The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $10,625, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane give grants?
The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane's top state is New York, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (18%) and North Carolina (18%).
Does The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane's largest grantees?
The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane's largest 2025 grantees include Every Mother Counts ($35,000), Collagen 6 Research Charity Inc ($10,000) and Davidson College ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane?
The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane reported $811K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $93K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane's EIN?
The Elizabeth and Gardner Lane's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4085667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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