The Liana Fund Inc

Private foundation · Grantmaker Tampa, FL EIN: 88-3203597

The Liana Fund Inc is a private foundation, based in Tampa, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $122K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K. Net investment income was $84K.

Key facts about The Liana Fund Inc

In short: The Liana Fund Inc gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
88-3203597
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$1,000
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$1,000
Median grant
$1,000
Total assets
$121,910
Primary geography
Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$122K

+214.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$1K

-60.0% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$1K

-60.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Liana Fund Inc reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

How The Liana Fund Inc gives

  • In 2024 it paid out 39% 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Lakeland

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$1K$2K$3K0 grants2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $3K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Florida Southern College: $1KFlorida Southern College$1K

The largest 2024 recipient was Florida Southern College ($1K).

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Florida Southern College Lakeland, FLTo provide general support for the academic and institutional programs of Florida southern college.$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$25K$50K$75K$100K2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$121,910$38,785$32,057
Revenue$85,785$10,630$32,057
Expenses$2,660$3,902—
Qualifying Distributions$1,000$2,500—
Net Investment Income$84,125$9,228—
Distributable Amount$2,590——

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Liana Fund Inc is led by Liana Marante, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Liana Marante

    President

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • John J. Weir

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Samuel Scott

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Liana Fund Inc

How much does The Liana Fund Inc give each year?

The Liana Fund Inc gave $1K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3K across 1 grant.

How large is The Liana Fund Inc?

The Liana Fund Inc reported $122K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (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.

Where does The Liana Fund Inc operate?

The Liana Fund Inc has awarded grants in Florida.

What is The Liana Fund Inc's EIN?

The Liana Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3203597. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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