The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc
The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Hickory, North Carolina. It made 36 grants totaling $160,000 in filing year 2025, supporting charitable organizations in several states.
The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc gave $160K across 36 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state South Dakota. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $160,000
- +9.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 36
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,444
- +9.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $670,236
- -14.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (2 of 35, 2025)
- Primary geography
- South Dakota (43% 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 LB Lane Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1006 4Th Ave Dr Nw, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone: (828) 328-5014
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hickory Museum of Art ($21K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
174 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 174 grants of 174 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in South Dakota (43%), North Carolina (34%), Virginia (20%), Montana (2%), and the District of Columbia (1%). Examples include grants to organizations in Hickory, North Carolina; Rapid City, South Dakota; and Altavista and Lexington, Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 36 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 35 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 91% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $91K (2020) to $160K (2025). In 2025 it made 36 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Museum of Art Hickory, NC | Building Campaign | $15,000 |
| Avoca Museum Altavista, VA | Building Campaign | $11,000 |
| Feeding South Dakota Sioux Falls, SD | General Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Black Hills Rapid City, SD | General Operating Fund | $10,000 |
| SD Public Broadcasting Rapid City, SD | Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| Rapid City Club for Boys Rapid City, SD | General Operating Fund | $7,500 |
| Western SD Senior Services Rapid City, SD | General Operating Fund | $7,500 |
| Youth & Family Services Rapid City, SD | General Operating Fund | $7,500 |
| Catawba Science Center Hickory, NC | Family-to-Family Project | $7,000 |
| Spirit of America Arlington, VA | Ukrainian Relief Fund | $7,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $670,236 | $54,722 | $169,478 | $160,000 | 36 | $165,031 | $56,347 | $132,664 |
| 2024 | $784,993 | $216,307 | $154,414 | $146,000 | 36 | $151,986 | $216,307 | $128,109 |
| 2023 | $723,100 | $114,280 | $129,830 | $124,000 | 35 | $129,401 | $114,280 | $111,285 |
| 2022 | $738,650 | $46,852 | $146,889 | $140,000 | 37 | $146,495 | $53,865 | $110,519 |
| 2021 | $839,626 | $77,242 | $102,258 | $95,700 | 30 | $100,988 | $77,242 | $107,522 |
| 2020 | $863,703 | $125,867 | $98,078 | $91,000 | 30 | — | $125,867 | $84,978 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $133K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including arts, science education, food assistance, housing, youth services, senior services, public broadcasting, and relief.
Grantees describe their own work in varied terms. Catawba Science Center says it aims “to change lives and inspire learning through science and wonder.” Hickory Museum of Art says it seeks “to bring people together and inspire creativity through the power of art.” Rapid City Club for Boys says it provides positive experiences to develop boys’ self-esteem and character in a safe, caring, and fun environment. Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people around the world.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $160,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $3,000. In 2024, it reported 36 grants totaling $146,000; in 2023, it reported 35 grants totaling $124,000.
The largest reported 2025 grants included $15,000 to Hickory Museum of Art for a building campaign; $11,000 to Avoca Museum for a building campaign; and $10,000 each to Feeding South Dakota and Habitat for Humanity Black Hills for general operating funds, and to SD Public Broadcasting for a capital campaign. Other grants included $7,500 each to Rapid City Club for Boys, Western SD Senior Services, and Youth & Family Services for general operating funds; $7,000 to Catawba Science Center for a family-to-family project; and $7,000 to Spirit of America for a Ukrainian relief fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Landon B Lane Jr as president and treasurer; Constance N Lane as vice president; Nila P Lane as secretary; David Cameron and Stephen Hostetler as assistant treasurers; and Amanda P Stanfield as assistant secretary.
The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc is led by Landon B. Lane Jr., President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Landon B. Lane Jr.
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda P. Stanfield
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Constance N. Lane
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Cameron
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nila P. Lane
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Hostetler
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Steve Hostetler (2020–2023) — Assistant Treasurer
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 LB Lane Family Foundation Inc
How much does The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc gave $160K across 36 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $146K across 36 grants.
What is The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $4,444, across 36 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc's top state is South Dakota, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were North Carolina (34%) and Virginia (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hickory, NC (13 grants), Rapid City, SD (8 grants), Altavista, VA (2 grants) and Boone, NC (2 grants).
Does The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 64% of The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 36) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Building Campaign" (3 grants).
Who are The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Hickory Museum of Art ($21,000 across 2 grants), Avoca Museum ($11,000) and Feeding South Dakota ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 26% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc?
The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc reported $670K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $165K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $133K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for organizations working in areas including arts, science education, food assistance, housing, youth services, senior services, public broadcasting, and relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 LB Lane Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1622837. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The LB Lane Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-lb-lane-family-foundation-inc-morg_77bb48c7439240efb297811d22cb9f0d
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