The Lanier Family Foundation is a private independent foundation established in 1990 and granted tax-exempt status in October 1991. Based in West Point, Georgia, it operates as a 501(c)(3) grantmaking foundation focused on supporting educational and charitable initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.2M
+4.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$572K
-39.3% YoY
Grant Count
26
-7.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-34.6% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants primarily in the areas of Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services. Recent grant activity shows typical award amounts ranging from $40,000 to $665,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Alabama, Georgia, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $8,203,782
- Total Giving: $572,410
- Revenue: $473,000
- Expenses: $728,000
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $7,873,580
- Total Revenues: $117,476
- Total Expenses: $994,967
The foundation's investment income and dividends totaled $133,205 in 2023.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,203,782 | $7,873,580 | $9,102,095 |
| Revenue | $472,816 | $117,476 | $255,795 |
| Expenses | $727,688 | $994,967 | $822,942 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $578,110 | $947,600 | $776,740 |
| Net Investment Income | $499,208 | $287,514 | $236,787 |
| Distributable Amount | $426,850 | $456,481 | $515,042 |
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
145 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campbell B Lanier IV | Trustee | — | — |
| Timothy B Knight | Trustee | — | — |
Contact Information
- Address: PO Box 510, West Point, GA 31833-0510
- Phone: 762-888-0633
- EIN: 58-6247169
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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