The Lanward Foundation
The Lanward Foundation is a private foundation, based in El Paso, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $699K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $47K.
The Lanward Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lanward Foundation gave $26K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $26,095
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,899
- +19.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,075
- Total assets
- $699,003
- +1.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Lanward Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was El Paso Community Foundation ($12K). Together the top 9 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lanward Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−11%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 73% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2025) to $29K (2022). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso Community Foundation El Paso, TX | General Support | $12,000 |
| Santa Teresa Charitable Foundation Santa Teresa, NM | General Support | $4,045 |
| Dutch Sheets Ministries Batesburg, SC | General Support | $4,000 |
| Informing America Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $4,000 |
| Womans Club of El Paso El Paso, TX | General Support | $1,075 |
| David Rives Ministries Dickson, TN | General Support | $600 |
| Lee Moor Children's Home El Paso, TX | General Support | $200 |
| University Presbyterian Church El Paso, TX | General Support | $100 |
| BSA Troop 59 Little Rock, AR | General Support | $75 |
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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 | $699,003 | $47,146 | $35,696 | $26,095 | 9 | $26,095 | $47,146 | $35,603 |
| 2024 | $687,612 | $33,076 | $36,225 | $26,673 | 11 | $26,673 | $33,076 | $35,547 |
| 2023 | $690,761 | $6,483 | $37,210 | $26,965 | 11 | $36,930 | $19,243 | $35,060 |
| 2022 | $721,488 | $20,162 | $39,408 | $29,163 | 10 | $38,817 | $20,162 | $36,731 |
| 2021 | $740,734 | $35,336 | $36,774 | $26,850 | 14 | $36,326 | $35,336 | $38,866 |
| 2020 | $742,172 | $63,083 | $36,460 | $26,995 | 8 | — | $27,933 | $36,283 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lanward Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lanward Foundation is led by Cheryl A. McCown, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cheryl A. McCown
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle McCown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Charles M. McCown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James McCown
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $8K, to Michelle McCown (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Lanward Foundation
How much does The Lanward Foundation give each year?
The Lanward Foundation gave $26K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $27K across 11 grants.
What is The Lanward Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lanward Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,075, and its average grant was $2,899, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lanward Foundation give grants?
The Lanward Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Mexico (16%) and South Carolina (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were El Paso, TX (4 grants).
Does The Lanward Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lanward Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lanward Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lanward Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include El Paso Community Foundation ($12,000), Santa Teresa Charitable Foundation ($4,045) and Dutch Sheets Ministries ($4,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lanward Foundation?
The Lanward Foundation reported $699K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $26K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (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 is The Lanward Foundation's EIN?
The Lanward Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6080683. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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