The Lanceleaf Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Charlotte, NC EIN: 93-1572881

The Lanceleaf Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $523K.

Key facts about The Lanceleaf Foundation

EIN
93-1572881
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$523,177
Grants made (2025)
3
Average grant
$174,392
Median grant
$209,439
Primary geography
Montana (41% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who The Lanceleaf Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for The Lanceleaf Foundation's 3 itemized 2025 grants were Montana (41%), Georgia (40%) and North Carolina (19%). 33% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$523K

+52.5% YoY

Grant Count

3

-25.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$174K

+103.3% YoY

About The Lanceleaf Foundation

Based on IRS filings

The Lanceleaf Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Charlotte, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $523K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of all 3 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

BozemanCharlotteAthensPinewood

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

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Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.1202320242025
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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
  2. Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
  3. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
  4. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$131K$262K$392K$523K2 grants20234 grants20243 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2025

Montana State University: $214KMontana State University$214KUniversity of Georgia Research Foundation: $209KUniversity of Georgia ResearchFoundation$209KAfrican People & Wildlife Fund Inc: $100KAfrican People & Wildlife FundInc$100K

Grant Size Distribution

9 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K1$50–100K6$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Montana State University ($213,738), University of Georgia Research Foundation ($209,439), African People & Wildlife Fund Inc ($100,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY Bozeman, MTRESEARCH$213,738
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA RESEARCH FOUNDATION Athens, GARESEARCH$209,439
AFRICAN PEOPLE & WILDLIFE FUND INC Charlotte, NCGENERAL OPERATING GRANT$100,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Lane FaisonPresident5—
Matthew GriffithsSecretary & Treasurer1—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lanceleaf Foundation?

The Lanceleaf Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Charlotte, NC. It holds — in total assets as of 2025.

Where does The Lanceleaf Foundation operate?

The Lanceleaf Foundation has awarded grants in Georgia, Montana, North Carolina, South Carolina.

What size grants does The Lanceleaf Foundation award?

In 2025, The Lanceleaf Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $523K — an average of about $174K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is The Lanceleaf Foundation's EIN?

The Lanceleaf Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1572881. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.

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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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