The William W & Pamela C Lane
The William W & Pamela C Lane is a private foundation based in Vero Beach, Florida. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations in several states, with the largest shares of grant dollars going to recipients in Florida and Illinois.
The William W & Pamela C Lane at a glance
In short: The William W & Pamela C Lane gave $165K across 60 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), top state Florida. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $165,400
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 60
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,757
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $2,331,215
- +8.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (6 of 60, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Florida (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The William W & Pamela C Lane
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1901 Bay Rd 104, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Phone: (847) 602-9449
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William W & Pamela C Lane funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Church of the Holy Comforter ($16K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Grant Size Distribution
261 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 261 grants of 261 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went primarily to organizations in Florida (40%) and Illinois (34%). Other leading recipient states were Rhode Island (6%), New Hampshire (3%), and North Carolina (3%). Listed recipients also included organizations in Colorado.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The William W & Pamela C Lane open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 60 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $99K (2019) to $165K (2025). In 2025 it made 60 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Holy Comforter Kenilworth, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $16,000 |
| Rhode Island School of Design Providence, RI | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Riverside Theatre Inc Vero Beach, FL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art Vero Beach, FL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $7,500 |
| Vero Beach Rowing Vero Beach, FL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $7,500 |
| McKee Botanical Garden Vero Beach, FL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $7,000 |
| Indian River Land Trust Vero Beach, FL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $6,000 |
| Youth Sailing Foundation Vero Beach, FL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $6,000 |
| Belmont Community Organization Belmont, NC | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $5,000 |
| Erika's Lighthouse Winnetka, IL | To Further the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $5,000 |
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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 | $2,331,215 | $366,904 | $191,146 | $165,400 | 60 | $167,650 | $190,590 | $163,411 |
| 2024 | $2,154,570 | $273,345 | $167,458 | $145,150 | 56 | $146,750 | $112,716 | $155,417 |
| 2023 | $2,045,822 | $173,239 | $132,932 | $113,800 | 52 | $115,210 | $52,530 | $129,752 |
| 2022 | $2,007,206 | $222,901 | $152,418 | $131,100 | 48 | $132,385 | $52,799 | $127,942 |
| 2021 | $1,935,096 | $219,008 | $163,125 | $139,750 | 45 | $140,750 | $50,504 | $134,270 |
| 2020 | $1,879,213 | $225,765 | $126,606 | $108,600 | 47 | — | $74,393 | $109,632 |
| 2019 | $1,780,054 | $163,797 | $117,564 | $99,325 | 43 | — | $43,119 | $103,662 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William W & Pamela C Lane reported a distributable amount of $163K 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 here. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in the arts, education, environmental conservation, and community programs. For example, Riverside Theatre says it provides theatre experiences and arts education for adults and children; Rhode Island School of Design describes its mission as educating students and the public in art and design; and Indian River Land Trust says it works to protect waterways, open spaces, and green places in Indian River County.
Other 2025 recipients illustrate the range of organizations supported. Vero Beach Rowing says it promotes rowing and develops fitness, character, and cooperation. YWCA Evanston/North Shore describes programs addressing domestic violence, housing, equity, women’s leadership and economic empowerment, and aquatics. Vilar Performing Arts Center says it promotes awareness and appreciation of the arts through performances and public education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 60 grants totaling $165,400. Grants ranged from $500 to $16,000, with a median of $1,500. Among the largest were $16,000 to Church of the Holy Comforter; $10,000 each to Rhode Island School of Design and Riverside Theatre; and $7,500 each to Vero Beach Museum of Art and Vero Beach Rowing. Other grants included $7,000 to McKee Botanical Garden, $6,000 to Indian River Land Trust, and $5,000 each to Belmont Community Organization, Erika’s Lighthouse, Indian River Habitat for Humanity, Vilar Performing Arts Center, and YWCA Evanston/North Shore.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William Lane as president/treasurer and Russel Lane, Charles Lane, and Gwyneth Johnson as trustees.
The William W & Pamela C Lane is led by William Lane, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Lane
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Lane
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gwyneth Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russel Lane
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 William W & Pamela C Lane
How much does The William W & Pamela C Lane give each year?
The William W & Pamela C Lane gave $165K across 60 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $145K across 56 grants.
What is The William W & Pamela C Lane's typical grant size?
The William W & Pamela C Lane's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $2,757, across 60 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William W & Pamela C Lane that year got $3K on average.
Where does The William W & Pamela C Lane give grants?
The William W & Pamela C Lane's top state is Florida, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (34%) and Rhode Island (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vero Beach, FL (15 grants), Evanston, IL (6 grants), Chicago, IL (6 grants) and Glenview, IL (3 grants).
Who are The William W & Pamela C Lane's largest grantees?
The William W & Pamela C Lane's largest 2025 grantees include Church of the Holy Comforter ($16,000), Rhode Island School of Design ($10,000) and Riverside Theatre Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William W & Pamela C Lane?
The William W & Pamela C Lane reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $168K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $163K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The William W & Pamela C Lane fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided here. Its 2025 grantees include organizations working in the arts, education, environmental conservation, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William W & Pamela C Lane?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The William W & Pamela C Lane's EIN?
The William W & Pamela C Lane's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1497361. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The William W & Pamela C Lane accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 31, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 22, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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