The Landon Family Foundation
The Landon Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Shelburne, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $142K. Net investment income was $27K.
The Landon Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Landon Family Foundation gave $142K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $24K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $142,351
- +57.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $23,725
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,509
- Total assets
- $1,303,490
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (88% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Landon Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lake Placid Center for the Arts ($60K). Together the top 5 received $142K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 29 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Landon Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 48% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 137% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2022) to $142K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $142K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Placid Center for the Arts Lake Placid, NY | Unrestricted Operational Support $50,000/Sinfonietta $10,000 | $60,000 |
| The Wild Center Tupper Lake, NY | Unrestricted Operational Suppport | $50,000 |
| Adirondack Foundation Saranac Lake, NY | Landon Fund III | $10,683 |
| Vermont Community Foundation Middlebury, VT | Landon Fund II | $8,334 |
| Vermont Community Foundation Middlebury, VT | Landon Fund | $8,334 |
| Adirondack Center for Loon Conservation Saranac Lake, NY | Unrestricted Operational Support | $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 | $1,303,490 | $54,955 | $176,266 | $142,351 | 6 | $148,477 | $26,844 | $108,365 |
| 2023 | $1,425,787 | $15,486 | $120,851 | $90,500 | 4 | $95,552 | $27,986 | $99,215 |
| 2022 | $1,533,797 | $120,743 | $123,545 | $90,000 | 4 | $94,690 | $93,509 | $102,289 |
| 2021 | $1,537,529 | $151,254 | $135,913 | $96,000 | 8 | $105,597 | $123,177 | $112,446 |
| 2020 | $1,517,094 | $37,233 | $138,549 | $105,000 | 7 | — | $18,825 | $94,736 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Landon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $108K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Landon Family Foundation is led by Gardner Case Newberry, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gardner Case Newberry
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$350 (2024)
Joan L Gignoux
Director
President & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$750 (2020) → $350 (2024)
Reginald Gignoux
Treasurer & Director
Secretary, Treasurer & Director → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$600 (2020) → $600 (2024)
Christopher C Gignoux
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Landon O'Kain
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James W Newberry
Assistant Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesse J Tron
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Ann Landon
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Newberry
Secretary & Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Joseph Erdman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Katherine Boulanger Tron (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Suzanne T Newberry (2020–2023) — Director
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 $600, to Reginald Gignoux (Treasurer/Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Landon Family Foundation
How much does The Landon Family Foundation give each year?
The Landon Family Foundation gave $142K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $91K across 4 grants.
What is The Landon Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Landon Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $9,509, and its average grant was $23,725, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Landon Family Foundation give grants?
The Landon Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Vermont (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Middlebury, VT (2 grants) and Saranac Lake, NY (2 grants).
Does The Landon Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of The Landon Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Landon Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Landon Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lake Placid Center for the Arts ($60,000), The Wild Center ($50,000) and Vermont Community Foundation ($16,668 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Landon Family Foundation?
The Landon Family Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $148K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $108K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Landon Family Foundation's EIN?
The Landon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1844797. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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