The John E and Margaret L Lane Foundation
The John E and Margaret L Lane Foundation is a private family foundation established in 1997 in Colorado. Based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the foundation focuses on turning strong ideas into action by finding and supporting high-impact projects and leaders in their communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$40.8M
-5.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+38.6% YoY
Grant Count
26
+23.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$98K
+12.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to turn strong ideas into action: finding and supporting high-impact projects and leaders who will drive these efforts.
Primary funding areas include:
- Religious purposes
- Educational purposes
- Health initiatives
- The arts
- Faith-based work
The foundation actively pursues dynamic leaders to drive transformative projects and invests in breakthrough programs and initiatives using cutting-edge strategies.
Grantmaking
The foundation has invested in precision medicine programs, including a foundational investment in Children's Hospital Colorado Springs for breakthrough pediatric care programs.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily serves:
- Colorado (particularly Southern Colorado)
- Arizona
- Illinois
The foundation emphasizes investing in Southern Colorado communities where the founding family has deep roots, with a vision for building an ecosystem of sustainable nonprofits and community-centered projects.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $40,813,495
- Total giving: $2,549,350
- Revenue: $629,832
- Expenses: $3,086,688
- Total liabilities: $13,800
Tax Status:
- EIN: 31-1531619
- Tax-exempt since June 1997
- Designated as a 501(c)(3) organization
- Required to file Form 990-PF
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $40,813,495 | $43,066,359 | $43,778,314 |
| Revenue | $629,832 | $970,067 | $2,748,782 |
| Expenses | $3,086,688 | $2,382,660 | $1,546,655 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,801,301 | $1,962,837 | $1,222,588 |
| Net Investment Income | $91,935 | $611,409 | $2,277,034 |
| Distributable Amount | $2,727,916 | $2,637,044 | $2,679,055 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founders:
- John E Lane – Passed away in 2005
- Margaret L Lane (Margot) – Passed away in 2017
Both John and Margot were people of vision and conviction who believed that a flourishing society requires community collaboration. They built a strong regional business that enabled their philanthropic work.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anita K Lane | Director | 1 | — |
| PHILIP R LANE | Chairman and Secretary | 1 | — |
| David J Lane | Director | 1 | — |
| Eric Ryan | Director and Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Laura Blackburn | Program Officer | 5 | $111,000 |
| Jennifer George | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to actively pursue transformative projects in Southern Colorado. Recent focus includes investment in precision medicine initiatives at Children's Hospital Colorado Springs, described as a game-changer for providing kids in the region access to advanced medical care at the region's only safety net hospital for children.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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