The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family
The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family is a private foundation, based in Northfield, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $133K.
The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family at a glance
In short: The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family gave $120K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state Vermont. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $120,200
- +35.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -18.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,356
- +65.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,523,644
- -0.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Vermont (47% 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 Sid and Cecelia Lance Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Saddleback Medical Foundation ($50K). Together the top 9 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 30 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family gives
- Giving grew 495% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 137% of 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
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2021) to $120K (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saddleback Medical Foundation Seal Beach, CA | Nursing Education Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Vermont Youth Conservation Corps Richmond, VT | Youth Service and Educational Programs | $20,000 |
| Partners in Adventure Inc Essex, VT | Adaptable and Accessible Programs for Disabled Youth | $13,000 |
| King Street Center Burlington, VT | Youth Development and Family Support Programs | $10,000 |
| Studio Place Arts Inc Barre, VT | Arts Educational Programs and Art Exhibits | $10,000 |
| Justice and Mercy International Nashville, TN | Serve and Study International Program | $5,500 |
| Sun City Firefighter's Charities Sun City, AZ | Community Charitable Programs | $5,000 |
| Warrior Foundation Freedom Station San Diego, CA | Veteran's Recovery Services and Transitional Programs | $3,500 |
| Brown Public Library Northfield, VT | Reading Is Fundamental Program, Purchase Books | $3,200 |
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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 | $1,523,644 | $172,947 | $174,141 | $120,200 | 9 | $132,929 | $132,995 | $96,918 |
| 2024 | $1,524,838 | $158,893 | $143,590 | $88,700 | 11 | $97,396 | $120,825 | $93,269 |
| 2023 | $1,509,535 | $212,779 | $109,306 | $43,200 | 4 | $65,608 | $147,964 | $86,731 |
| 2022 | $1,406,062 | $82,244 | $98,701 | $20,200 | 3 | $40,519 | $26,169 | $88,498 |
| 2021 | $1,422,519 | $81,224 | $46,668 | $18,200 | 3 | $26,675 | $50,670 | $59,603 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family reported a distributable amount of $97K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family is led by Cecelia Lance, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cecelia Lance
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra L. Miller
President
Vice President, Treasurer & Co-Ceo → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula F. Wheeler
Vice President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Randy G. Miller
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary & Co-Ceo → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
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 Sid and Cecelia Lance Family
How much does The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family give each year?
The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family gave $120K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $89K across 11 grants.
What is The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family's typical grant size?
The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,356, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family give grants?
The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family's top state is Vermont, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was California (45%).
Does The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family's largest grantees?
The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family's largest 2025 grantees include Saddleback Medical Foundation ($50,000), Vermont Youth Conservation Corps ($20,000) and Partners in Adventure Inc ($13,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family?
The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $133K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $97K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family's EIN?
The Sid and Cecelia Lance Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3738539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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