The Lehne Family Foundation
The Lehne Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Llano, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $53K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $59K.
The Lehne Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lehne Family Foundation gave $59K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $58,700
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- Average grant
- $8,386
- Median grant
- $5,200
- Total assets
- $52,976
- -33.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (43% 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 Lehne Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Iknowgodus ($25K). Together the top 7 received $59K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lehne Family Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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
In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $59K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iknowgodus Wake Forest, NC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Support | $15,000 |
| Rodeo Austin Austin, TX | General Support | $9,000 |
| Liano County Music Festival Valley Springs, TX | General Support | $5,200 |
| Liano County Community Center Liano, TX | General Support | $2,500 |
| Liano Athletic Booster Club Liano, TX | General Support | $1,500 |
| Strings Music Festival Streamboat Springs, CO | General Support | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,976 | $40,127 | $67,016 | $58,700 | 7 | $60,170 | $3,204 |
| 2024 | $79,859 | $100,388 | $20,529 | — | — | $19,509 | $1,550 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lehne Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lehne Family Foundation is led by Kathy E. Lehne, President & Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathy E. Lehne
President & Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
J. Kyle Lehne
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kash Lehne
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelsy A. Lehne
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karly N. Cady
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Karly N. Boyd (2022–2023) — Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Lehne Family Foundation
How much does The Lehne Family Foundation give each year?
The Lehne Family Foundation gave $59K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Lehne Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lehne Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,200, and its average grant was $8,386, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lehne Family Foundation give grants?
The Lehne Family Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Texas (31%) and Indiana (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Liano, TX (2 grants).
Does The Lehne Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Lehne Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Lehne Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lehne Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Iknowgodus ($25,000), Turning Point USA Inc ($15,000) and Rodeo Austin ($9,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Lehne Family Foundation?
The Lehne Family Foundation reported $53K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Lehne Family Foundation's EIN?
The Lehne Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3396551. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
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 June 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work The Lehne Family 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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