The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation
The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Rosarian Academy, and organizations serving people with disabilities, older adults, and people experiencing homelessness.
The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation gave $529K across 27 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), mostly in Ohio. 48% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $528,624
- +118.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 27
- -6.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $19,579
- +134.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $3,539,708
- -11.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (13 of 27, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (76% 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 Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 219 Indian Rd, Palm Beach, FL 33480-3021
Phone: (814) 453-6594
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cleveland Clinic Foundation ($401K). Together the top 10 received $508K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 99 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 76% of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio and 16% to recipients in Florida. Smaller shares went to Kentucky (4%), Maryland (2%), and Pennsylvania (1%). The listed grants also included a grant to an organization in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 27 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 27 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 41% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 49% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 309% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $179K (2023) to $529K (2025). In 2025 it made 27 grants totaling $529K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH | General Fund | $400,524 |
| Rosarian Academy West Palm Beach, FL | General Fund | $55,000 |
| University of Kentucky Office of Philanthropy Lexington, KY | General Fund | $21,000 |
| Opportunities Inc Lanham, MD | General Fund | $6,000 |
| Conneaut Lake Aquatic Management Association Conneaut Lake, PA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Hanley Foundation West Palm Beach, FL | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals Nantucket, MA | General Fund | $5,000 |
| United Way of Palm Beach County West Palm Beach, FL | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach Palm Beach Gardens, FL | General Fund | $3,000 |
| Kelly Fosters Juno Beach, FL | General Fund | $2,500 |
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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 | $3,539,708 | $57,399 | $533,183 | $528,624 | 27 | $528,624 | $86,414 | $171,315 |
| 2024 | $4,015,492 | $3,337 | $278,607 | $242,220 | 29 | $242,220 | $50,990 | $197,245 |
| 2023 | $4,293,133 | $48,626 | $197,814 | $179,025 | 9 | $179,025 | $91,746 | $183,268 |
| 2022 | $4,387,266 | $131,460 | $363,156 | $355,000 | 19 | $355,000 | $127,019 | $212,685 |
| 2021 | $4,608,727 | $50,693 | $263,795 | $254,013 | 15 | — | $40,911 | $251,611 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $171K 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grants support organizations with varied missions. For example, Opportunities Inc. describes its mission as advocating for, empowering, and supporting the full inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. United Way of Palm Beach County says it works to ensure access to essentials including education, housing, financial stability, medical care, and food. The Lord’s Place describes its mission as breaking the cycle of homelessness in its community.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 27 grants totaling $528,624. Grants ranged from $100 to $400,524, with a median of $2,500. Its largest 2025 grant was $400,524 to the Cleveland Clinic Foundation for its general fund. Other large grants included $55,000 to Rosarian Academy and $21,000 to the University of Kentucky Office of Philanthropy, both for their general funds. Additional recipients included Opportunities Inc. ($6,000), Hanley Foundation ($5,000), and United Way of Palm Beach County ($5,000).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sean P. Lang as president, treasurer, and secretary, and Beth Lang as vice president.
The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation is led by Sean P. Lang, President, Treasurer & Secretary on every filing since 2021; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sean P. Lang
President, Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Lang
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation
How much does The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation give each year?
The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation gave $529K across 27 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $242K across 29 grants.
What is The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $19,579, across 27 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation give grants?
The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were West Palm Beach, FL (6 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Palm Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 27) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Cleveland Clinic Foundation ($400,524), Rosarian Academy ($55,000) and University of Kentucky Office of Philanthropy ($21,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation?
The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $529K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $171K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its grants support organizations with varied missions. For example, Opportunities Inc. describes its mission as advocating for, empowering, and supporting the full inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation's EIN?
The Sean and Beth Lang Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-7217132. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The Sean and Beth Lang Family 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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