The Lanier Family Foundation
The Lanier Family Foundation is a private foundation based in West Point, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with listed grant purposes described as “Fundraiser.”
The Lanier Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lanier Family Foundation gave $572K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Georgia. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $572,410
- -39.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,016
- -34.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,475
- Total assets
- $8,203,782
- +4.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (8 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (53% 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 Lanier Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 510, West Point, GA 31833
Phone: (762) 888-0633
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lanier Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Point University ($280K). Together the top 10 received $557K.
Grant Size Distribution
145 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 132 grants of 145 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 53% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia and 45% to recipients in Alabama. Virginia and Indiana each received 1%; Texas received 0% as a reported share.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Lanier Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 26 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $31K. How we count
Medians: $338 first-time, $4K repeat.
- 65% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 76% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $325K (2021) to $943K (2023). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $572K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Point University West Point, GA | Fundraiser | $280,000 |
| Faulkner University Montgomery, AL | Fundraiser | $100,000 |
| The Edge Auburn, AL | Fundraiser | $59,785 |
| Spring Rd Christian Church Lanett, AL | Fundraiser | $48,000 |
| Lee Scott Academy Auburn, AL | Fundraiser | $15,000 |
| Fuller Center for Housing West Point, GA | Fundraiser | $15,000 |
| Marannook LaFayette, AL | Fundraiser | $15,000 |
| Springwood School Lanett, AL | Fundraiser | $10,000 |
| Hope Builders Ministries Greenwood, VA | Fundraiser | $8,000 |
| CMF International Indianapolis, IN | Fundraiser | $6,000 |
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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 | $8,203,782 | $472,816 | $727,688 | $572,410 | 26 | $578,110 | $499,208 | $426,850 |
| 2023 | $7,873,580 | $117,476 | $994,967 | $942,900 | 28 | $947,600 | $287,514 | $456,481 |
| 2022 | $9,102,095 | $255,795 | $822,942 | $772,040 | 26 | $776,740 | $236,787 | $515,042 |
| 2021 | $9,865,157 | $2,800,790 | $367,833 | $324,650 | 31 | $329,150 | $903,944 | $397,811 |
| 2020 | $7,606,341 | $90,099 | $400,599 | $353,400 | 34 | — | $280,909 | $326,241 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lanier Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $427K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for universities, schools, churches, housing and mission organizations, and other charitable organizations. For example, Point University describes its mission as educating students for Christ-centered service and leadership, while Faulkner University describes its mission as glorifying God through education in a caring Christian environment. Marannook says it trains counselors in Bible principles and applies those principles to campers. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions, not statements of the foundation’s mission.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $572,410. Grants ranged from $100 to $280,000, with a median of $1,475. The largest listed awards were $280,000 to Point University in West Point, Georgia; $100,000 to Faulkner University in Montgomery, Alabama; $59,785 to The Edge in Auburn, Alabama; and $48,000 to Spring Rd Christian Church in Lanett, Alabama. Each is listed with the purpose “Fundraiser.”
Other listed recipients include Fuller Center for Housing, Marannook, Lee Scott Academy, Springwood School, Hope Builders Ministries, CMF International, Sav-a-Life, Casas por Cristo, and Hogs for the Cause. The grantees describe work that includes housing support, Christian missions and discipleship training, life-affirming decision-making, and support related to pediatric brain cancer.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Campbell B Lanier IV and Timothy B Knight as trustees.
The Lanier Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Campbell B Lanier IV
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy B Knight
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Campbell B Lanier III (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Lanier Family Foundation
How much does The Lanier Family Foundation give each year?
The Lanier Family Foundation gave $572K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $943K across 28 grants.
What is The Lanier Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lanier Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,475, and its average grant was $22,016, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lanier Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Lanier Family Foundation give grants?
The Lanier Family Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 53% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Alabama (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Auburn, AL (4 grants), Lanett, AL (4 grants), West Point, GA (3 grants) and Valley, AL (3 grants).
Does The Lanier Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Lanier Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Fundraiser" (26 grants).
Who are The Lanier Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lanier Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Point University ($280,000), Faulkner University ($100,000) and The Edge ($59,785), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lanier Family Foundation?
The Lanier Family Foundation reported $8.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $578K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $427K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Lanier Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for universities, schools, churches, housing and mission organizations, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lanier Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lanier Family Foundation's EIN?
The Lanier Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6247169. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Lanier Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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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Grantable. (2026). The Lanier Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 4, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lanier-family-foundation-morg_7f741ebc4a5f42c9b12e7aeb08ead997
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