The Lans Foundation
The Lans Foundation is a private foundation based in Roscoe, Illinois. It makes cash donations to qualifying public charities and states that it does not engage in other direct charitable activities. Its 2025 filing says it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
The Lans Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lans Foundation gave $432K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $39K), mostly in Wisconsin. 18% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $431,525
- +26.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $39,230
- +26.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $6,049,812
- +4.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Lans Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11164 Walton Drive, Roscoe, IL 61073
Phone: (815) 623-9018
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Lans Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Beloit Library Foundation ($250K). Together the top 10 received $430K.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 50 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 83% of grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin, 13% to recipients in Ohio, and 5% to recipients in Illinois. Listed recipients included organizations in Beloit, Janesville, Rockton, and South Beloit, as well as Cincinnati.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Lans Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $128K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $128K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 73% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $185K (2020) to $432K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $432K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beloit Library Foundation Beloit, WI | General Charitable | $250,000 |
| Stateline Community Foundation Beloit, WI | General Charitable | $56,300 |
| Fidelty Charitable Cincinnati, OH | General Charitable | $55,500 |
| Caritas Foundation Beloit, WI | General Charitable | $20,000 |
| Beloit Meals on Wheels Beloit, WI | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| Old Stone Church Rockton, IL | General Charitable | $15,000 |
| Beloit Historical Society Beloit, WI | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Beloit Regional Hospice Beloit, WI | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Rock Trail Coalition Janesville, WI | General Charitable | $5,000 |
| Vets Roll South Beloit, IL | General Charitable | $2,725 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,049,812 | $1,227,313 | $496,782 | $431,525 | 11 | $432,037 | $722,890 | $479,747 |
| 2024 | $5,772,891 | $1,048,547 | $403,039 | $342,500 | 11 | $343,067 | $743,039 | $425,707 |
| 2023 | $5,417,299 | $973,496 | $379,420 | $325,000 | 9 | $325,552 | $766,702 | $346,000 |
| 2022 | $5,011,803 | $1,208,597 | $407,853 | $340,000 | 9 | $340,651 | $1,001,692 | $322,796 |
| 2021 | $4,398,831 | $1,404,356 | $298,597 | $249,500 | 10 | $250,428 | $1,153,957 | $341,202 |
| 2020 | $3,509,025 | $389,155 | $213,361 | $185,000 | 9 | — | $185,740 | $249,885 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lans Foundation reported a distributable amount of $480K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it is organized and operated to make cash donations to qualifying public charities. Its grants include support for organizations whose missions include nourishing homebound seniors and promoting independent living, connecting people with Beloit’s history, and providing services to children and adults with disabilities. These missions are stated by the respective grantees.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $431,525 through 11 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $250,000, with a median grant of $15,000. The largest awards went to Beloit Library Foundation ($250,000), Stateline Community Foundation ($56,300), Fidelity Charitable ($55,500), and Caritas Foundation ($20,000). Other listed recipients included Beloit Meals on Wheels ($15,000), Old Stone Church ($15,000), Beloit Historical Society ($5,000), Beloit Regional Hospice ($5,000), Rock Trail Coalition ($5,000), Vets Roll ($2,725), and Goldie B Floberg Center ($2,000). The listed grants were for general charitable purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Elaine A Lans, Scott J Lans, Bruce D Lans, and Joel I Lans as trustees.
The Lans Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce D. Lans
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine A. Lans
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott J. Lans
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joel I. Lans
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Lans Foundation
How much does The Lans Foundation give each year?
The Lans Foundation gave $432K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $343K across 11 grants.
What is The Lans Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lans Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $39,230, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Lans Foundation that year got $128K on average.
Where does The Lans Foundation give grants?
The Lans Foundation gives mostly in Wisconsin: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Beloit, WI (6 grants) and Rockton, IL (2 grants).
Does The Lans Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lans Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lans Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lans Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Beloit Library Foundation ($250,000), Stateline Community Foundation ($56,300) and Fidelty Charitable ($55,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lans Foundation?
The Lans Foundation reported $6.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $432K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $480K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Lans Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it is organized and operated to make cash donations to qualifying public charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Lans Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Lans Foundation's EIN?
The Lans Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1035017. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Lans 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 September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Lans Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Lans Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lans-foundation-morg_a280adb043704ab887b23190f309b73f
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